Altos Advisors

Overview

Altos Advisors is a Germany-based family office specializing in private equity and venture capital investments across various stages and industries. The firm focuses on sectors such as technology, software, cloud services, industrial, and services, with a particular emphasis on semiconductors, healthcare, life sciences, e-commerce, real estate, automotive, food and beverage, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and fintech. Their investment approach spans from seed to late-stage funding, including pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. Altos Advisors has a geographical focus on Germany, the United States, and Israel, reflecting a diverse international investment strategy. The firm's founder, Jörg Sperling, has over 20 years of experience in the venture capital and private equity industry, having been directly involved in nearly 50 transactions as an investor, buyer, or seller. He has held leading roles in the investment industry, including positions at Ridgewood Capital and Infineon Ventures in Silicon Valley, and was most recently the Managing Partner at Alpina Partners in Munich. Jörg holds a degree in electrical engineering from RWTH Aachen University and has worked as a researcher in the field of semiconductors at Technion in Israel and at AT&T Bell Laboratories in the USA. Additionally, he has held senior positions in global sales for several semiconductor companies in Europe and the United States. Altos Advisors operates with a strong emphasis on discretion, integrity, experience, and impartiality, ensuring that both investors and entrepreneurs can trust in their commitment to facilitating successful business successions and investments. The firm's team comprises highly trained specialists with proven expertise in sales and marketing positions with renowned M&A consultants and transaction service providers, making them well-versed in the dynamics of the German Mittelstand. Their approach is client-centric, focusing on understanding the specific needs and goals of both sellers and buyers to ensure a perfect match and successful transaction outcomes.

Investment Focus

• Successful companies with unresolved succession planning needs or in need of a strong financial partner for growth

Portfolio Companies