Alpha Associates

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Investor type

VC / PE / Fund of funds / Debt fund

Founded

2004

AUM

$2 300 M

Location

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Amundi Alpha Associates is a European private markets multi-manager platform based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2004. The firm emerged from a spin-out from Swiss Life and later combined with Amundi's private markets business in 2024. It operates with over 80 team members across hubs in Zurich and Paris, specializing in private equity, private debt, and infrastructure investments. The firm is known for its extensive experience in private markets and its ability to deliver tailored investment solutions to a global client base.

The firm focuses on sectors such as infrastructure, private equity, and private debt, offering a range of investment strategies including primaries, secondaries, and direct co-investments. Amundi Alpha Associates manages funds-of-funds, customized managed accounts, and semi-liquid evergreen products. The firm is actively seeking new investments and is a member of several trade associations, including the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association and the Principles for Responsible Investment.

Notable investments by Amundi Alpha Associates include Overloop UK - IT consulting and outsourcing, ACL Tech - software development applications, PayCore - financial services, Vola.ro - restaurants and leisure, and Fiber Energy Products - wood and hard products.

Industry

Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Industrial Software Infrastructure Fashion/Beauty Retail SaaS Energy

Alpha Associates Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Alpha CEE Opportunity IV	Private Equity (PE)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Retail SaaS Software Energy	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$5-10 m	$330 M	July 2010

Contacts

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Peter Derendinger Chief Executive Officer

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Petr Rojicek Chief Investment Officer, Managing Partner

Chief Investment Officer, Managing Partner

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FAQs about Alpha Associates

Is Alpha Associates a venture capital or private equity firm?

Alpha Associates is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a fund of funds and debt fund. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Alpha Associates located?

Alpha Associates is located in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

When was Alpha Associates founded?

Alpha Associates was founded in 2004.

What sectors and industries does Alpha Associates invest in?

Alpha Associates invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, Fintech, Industrial, Software, Infrastructure, Fashion/Beauty, Retail, SaaS, Energy.

What is Alpha Associates geographical focus of investments?

Alpha Associates invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Alpha Associates typically invest in?

Alpha Associates invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Alpha Associates investment?

Alpha Associates usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Alpha Associates?

Alpha Associates has around $2 300m assets under management.

When was Alpha Associates last fund created?

Alpha Associates last fund was created/launched in 2010-07-15

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