Quaero Capital

Overview

An independent, employee-owned investment firm specializing in private equity and infrastructure investments across Europe. Founded in 2005 in Geneva, Quaero Capital manages assets totaling approximately EUR 3.0 billion as of November 30, 2025. The firm operates through offices in Geneva, Zurich, Paris, London, and Luxembourg, offering a range of liquid, high-conviction investment strategies in small and mid-cap equities, regional equities, thematic equities, debt, and multi-assets. In private markets, Quaero Capital provides European infrastructure and French real estate investment strategies. Quaero Capital's European infrastructure strategy focuses on equity investments in small to mid-size projects, targeting essential infrastructure assets in sectors such as transport, social infrastructure, telecom, energy, and utilities, with a strong emphasis on ESG considerations. The French real estate business primarily invests in corporate real estate assets in France, targeting small and mid-market operations with strategies ranging from core to value-added, all featuring strong ESG characteristics. The firm's founding partners play an active role in its investment processes, ensuring a hands-on approach to managing investments. Quaero Capital is regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and licensed by the French Financial Market Authority (AMF).

Investment Focus

• Strong ESG considerations
• Focus on small to mid-size projects
• Active involvement in investment processes

Portfolio Companies