alfa8
Overview
alfa8 is a family office with over 100 years of shipping heritage, investing globally in private capital, alternatives, and public securities. Under the leadership of Dr. Michael Krause, the team managed the program and redevelopment of the first phase of the historic Plenary Building in Bonn, Germany. The project encompassed the development of multipurpose event space with a capacity of 5,000 people, covering approximately 350,000 square feet. The campus is located in the former government quarter of Bonn, near the United Nations Campus and the river Rhine. Currently, the campus has completed phase two development with additional structures in the works. In addition to real estate projects, alfa8 has a venture and direct tech investment unit called COlab, focusing on supporting the green transition. The firm has invested in companies such as Hive Technologies, a leading operations platform for independent brands in Europe, and GA Drilling, a company specializing in advanced drilling technologies. These investments align with alfa8's commitment to long-term value creation and sustainable development. alfa8's investment strategy emphasizes patient capital, investing across stages to accelerate the energy transition, maritime decarbonization, and regenerative hospitality. The firm allocates to private funds that align with its ambitions, focusing on sectors such as technology, energy, maritime, hospitality, defense, wellness, AI, mobility, blockchain, resorts, and estates. With a permanent capital base and flexible investment mandate, alfa8 aims to create positive economic impact and long-term value for its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which it operates.
Investment Focus
- Sustainable development
- Innovative technologies
- Scalable business models
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about alfa8
What sectors does alfa8 invest in?
alfa8 invests in Technology, Energy, Blockchain, Hospitality, Mobility and Maritime, and is based in St. Helier, United States. alfa8 is listed as a family office in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does alfa8 invest at?
alfa8 backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 10M.
Which regions does alfa8 invest in?
alfa8 invests across United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
Who are the partners at alfa8?
Team members listed for alfa8 include Christian Wassell (Chief Financial Officer) and Sarah Colvin Black (Investment Director, Geothermal & Energy Investments).
What companies has alfa8 invested in?
alfa8's portfolio includes Hive Technologies and GA Drilling.
How do I contact alfa8?
alfa8's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
