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ACE & Company (“ACE”) is a multi-stage private equity and venture capital group built on a unique combination of expertise, experience, and knowledge of its founders and team. The group has $1.9bn total assets across Secondaries, Buyouts, Ventures, and Investment Solutions.

Investing with Purpose

ACE offers three core investment strategies across the stages of private investment: Secondaries, Buyout, and Venture. Our portfolio construction guidelines ensure that our investors access the necessary customization to achieve their risk and return requirements.

ACE aims to drive returns by managing risks and strategically adjusting investment exposure to the stage of a company’s development. We strongly believe that diversification and sizing of investments according to the risk profile are the most effective approaches to investing private capital.

ACE’s specialized investment teams provide the support to create long-term and sustainable investment results.

Multi-Stage Specialist Across Private Equity

Our Secondary strategy presents an appealing balance between risk and reward when contrasted with primary private equity. 

Our skill lies in procuring funds at advantageous prices and harnessing our extensive experience with general partners, sellers, and advisors. This enables us to thoroughly evaluate potential prospects, culminating in exceptional results for our investors.

Secondaries

Our Buyout strategy involves actively managing a private equity portfolio alongside top-performing private equity GPs in their core areas of expertise.

Leveraging our broad sourcing channels, proprietary diligence, and robust network of specialist investors, we invest in market-leading companies to deliver long-term value to investors.

Buyout

ACE Ventures is a team of operators, engineers, and investors deploying capital and expertise to empower and support outliers. 

ACE Ventures backs those who disrupt the norm and challenge the status quo. Our commitment goes beyond capital; we offer meaningful support, drawing on our own experience of grind and hustle. We are dedicated to fostering revolutionary shifts and creating lasting impact, focusing on genuine transformation rather than transient market trends.

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The choice for today’s investors needn’t be between the biggest names and nimble yet volatile niche operations: the most dynamic boutique firms marry the best of both worlds. 

The article features insights from our Chairman and Co-founder, Adam Said, who outlines ACE & Company’s approach to building resilient, high-performing portfolios through a risk-stage investment framework — offering investors clarity, flexibility, and long-term value.

“We designed ACE around a risk-stage framework, which means that our investors are exposed to a clearly defined category of private market risk rather than being tied to a specific theme, region or sector,” said Said.

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How Switzerland became a powerful engine for global unicorns

Homegrown talent, world-class education and research institutions, investment from global tech giants and a diaspora of entrepreneurs has created a generation of Swiss founders with stellar track records. 

“Switzerland has achieved a critical mass of talent, and that talent density has created an inflection point,” says 

. As Swiss founders build global companies, many are returning home — strengthening the local ecosystem and mentoring the next generation.

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Adam Said opened the day by setting the broader economic context. He emphasized that while 2024 experienced a sharp contraction in private equity, with declining deal activity and fundraising, 2025 marked a return to stability and cautious optimism. ACE’s disciplined investment approach, long-term strategy, and internal momentum positioned it “above the clouds,” staying resilient through turbulent conditions.

Team: 39 employees, with a new office opened in Zurich (total of 5 offices)

Deal filtering: Out of 973 qualified opportunities, only 26 investments were made (a highly selective 2.7% execution rate)

Performance: Inception-to-date gains grew from $644M in 2024 to $810M in 2025

Distributions: Over $110M returned to investors in the past 12 months

Tony Riley provided a sober but optimistic macroeconomic assessment:

The U.S. remains the engine of global growth, with no recession in the short-term outlook

Inflation is easing, though the Fed may delay rate cuts until clearer disinflation data emerges

Risks include Trump’s proposed tariffs (10% on imports, 60% on Chinese goods), which could hit consumption

He dismissed the likelihood of a severe crisis, noting the underlying strength of U.S. fundamentals

Despite the dollar weakening, it will remain the world’s dominant reserve currency

Long-term concerns about U.S. fiscal sustainability and rising geopolitical instability were flagged but not seen as immediate threats

Tony’s bottom line: “You don’t need to flee U.S. assets,” but you should prepare for “greater volatility”

Sherif detailed how ACE’s Secondaries strategy capitalizes on market dislocations:

Investments often recycle capital within two years, supporting liquidity

ACE’s advantage lies in proprietary deal flow, disciplined pricing, and structuring aligned with downside protection

Portfolio design reflects lessons from past cycles — short duration, opportunistic positioning, and ability to deploy quickly when markets dislocate

AI at ACE: Driving Operational Improvements

 Lee Lowicki (Managing Director), Alessandra Agnello (Principal, ACE Ventures)

This session explored how ACE is using AI to enhance performance and scalability:

Introduced Atlas, a proprietary data lake that centralizes investment and operational data

AI models are now integrated into sourcing, diligence, and monitoring, allowing faster, data-driven decisions

Automated dashboards flag performance deviations, risk factors, and operational inefficiencies

AI has improved internal collaboration and reduced time spent on manual tasks, boosting operational leverage

Challenging the Limits of Time, Space, and Human Potential: 1-to-1 with Destinus

 Charles Lorenceau (Partner, ACE Ventures), 

 presented its breakthrough work in hypersonic, hydrogen-powered flight:

The company’s ambition: combine net-zero aviation with hypersonic speed

Shkliarov shared how his background in global political strategy complements Destinus’ high-risk, high-reward engineering roadmap

Charles Lorenceau emphasized ACE Ventures’ mission to back visionary deep-tech founders who tackle planetary-scale problems like transportation and sustainability

Science, Scaled: How AI and Automation Are Transforming Biology

 Alessandra Agnello (Principal, ACE Ventures), 

 revealed how it is industrializing protein engineering:

Adaptyv uses machine learning to design proteins, predict function, and optimize synthesis with minimal human input

The platform merges hardware and software to automate lab workflows, boosting reproducibility and reducing costs

CEO Julian Englert emphasized making advanced protein engineering available to startups and researchers — not just large pharma

As Alessandra Agnello shared, Adaptyv reflects ACE’s belief in science-as-a-platform — where AI and automation can reshape the future of biotech

 Rob Callahan (Partner), Lee Lowicki (Managing Director)

Rob and Lee outlined how ACE has reshaped its buyout strategy to navigate today’s more selective and risk-aware environment:

The focus is on smaller, agile companies in essential sectors such as infrastructure, education, and business services, where there are clear paths to operational value creation

ACE targets deals where it can actively drive performance post-close through initiatives like leadership upgrades, tech adoption, and process improvement

ABCA Systems was highlighted as a recent success story, providing fire safety and security solutions with mission-critical services and stable, recurring revenue

The firm prioritizes controlled deal structures, clear governance, and repeatable playbooks to ensure consistency across portfolio companies

 Lee Lowicki (Partner), Ali Khanbhai (Managing Partner & Co-Founder, 

, a UK-based fire and security services firm, was transformed post-investment:

The team implemented leadership changes, pricing upgrades, and back-office integration to streamline performance

Trimountain and ACE helped source and integrate bolt-on acquisitions, allowing ABCA to enter new verticals and geographies with synergy

The success was attributed to a trust-based partnership between ACE, Trimountain, and ABCA’s leadership, with shared decision-making and a long-term view

Identifying Trends in Private Equity: A Conversation with Fiona Frick

 Adam Said (Chairman & Co-Founder), Fiona Frick (Board Advisor) 

Fiona shared a board-level perspective on the evolving role of private equity:

ESG and sustainability are now basic requirements for LPs, not differentiators

Investors are increasingly focused on a GP’s ability to govern data and manage risk transparently

There’s a growing expectation that private equity firms behave more like long-term partners than capital allocators

Steady Capital in Unsteady Times: ACE & Company’s Resilience Across Markets

 Adam Said (Chairman & Co-Founder), Sherif El Halwagy (Partner), Rob Callahan (Partner), Steve Salom (Partner, ACE Ventures)

This final panel brought together ACE’s leadership to reflect on how the firm has maintained strong performance across strategies in one of the most challenging market environments in recent memory.

: Sherif El Halwagy sees rising supply but cautioned that ACE will remain highly selective, leaning into complex, short-duration deals where it has an edge

: Rob Callahan noted that seller expectations are resetting; ACE is preparing to increase activity in essential, operationally scalable businesses

: Steve Salom emphasized that ACE Ventures will continue backing deep-tech, mission-driven founders, with support beyond capital to build through the cycle

: All speakers reinforced that ACE’s systems, team structure, and platform model were built for volatility, enabling them to act with confidence while others wait

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ACE believes in the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in fostering resilience, driving long-term positive impact, and promoting sustainable growth in our portfolio companies. We are committed to incorporating ESG considerations into our investment process and operating philosophy.

Our Commitment

We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.

We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.

We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.

We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.

We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.

We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.

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We aim to shape tomorrow by empowering the next generation, elevating our communities, and cultivating debate through thoughtful leadership.

Forging the Future

Empowering Tomorrow’s Pioneers

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Upholding Trust and Ensuring Accountability 

Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow: Our Commitment to Responsible Investment

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Care Connectors is a leading value-based care enablement platform
supporting payers (health plans and risk-bearing providers) in their effort to drive improved outcomes.

We look forward to supporting Care Connectors in their mission to improve the quality of life of patients while ensuring accurate capture of reimbursements and reduction in costs.

ACE Supports Epilog Partners in Care Connectors Investment

ACE Ventures Invests in nsave

Wefox Secures $650M in Series C Led by Target Global

GREENWICH, Conn., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 

Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, today announced the successful closing of a continuation fund transaction for its portfolio company PatientPoint Health Technologies™ (“PatientPoint”), a leading tech-enabled point-of-care patient engagement company. The transaction reaffirms 

 Catterton’s long-term commitment and maintains its ownership in the business, allows 

 Catterton to return capital to investors, and provides PatientPoint with additional capital to support growth initiatives. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

PatientPoint has become a trusted patient engagement company, and following its successful transformational combination with Outcome Health in 2021, is now an industry-leading platform serving approximately 140,000 healthcare practitioners (“HCPs”) and impacting over 750 million patient visits annually, nationwide. The Company improves doctor-patient engagement by educating patients through the nation’s largest interconnected network of digital devices in healthcare practices. With innovative solutions and unparalleled reach, PatientPoint has consistently delivered strong financial and operational excellence and is well-positioned for long-term growth.

“Over the course of our investment, PatientPoint has transformed into a leading digital patient engagement platform improving health outcomes for patients, and we believe the business continues to have opportunities to accelerate its growth,” said Andrew Taub, a Managing Partner in 

 Catterton’s Flagship Fund. “We are excited to continue our partnership through a transaction that not only provides new capital to PatientPoint to support product expansion, but also presents an attractive liquidity option to 

Catterton’s existing investors. We look forward to continuing to work with PatientPoint’s talented team to strengthen the company’s value proposition during its next phase of growth.”

“We are thrilled to extend our successful partnership with 

 Catterton in a transaction that validates the significant momentum we’ve generated,” said Mike Collette, Founder and CEO of PatientPoint. “This additional investment will allow us to capitalize on meaningful near-term growth initiatives, while upholding our commitment to providing trusted, reliable solutions that improve doctor-patient engagement across the entire care journey. We thank 

 Catterton for their continued support and are confident that together, we will continue to drive long-term, sustainable growth.”

Catterton will maintain its position in PatientPoint through the new dedicated continuation vehicle, which includes investments from funds advised by Neuberger Berman, lead investor, and funds advised by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC, co-lead investor. Littlejohn & Co., who became a partner to 

 Catterton following PatientPoint’s merger with Outcome Health in 2021, will retain its ownership.

Peter Bock, Managing Director at Neuberger Berman said, “We have been impressed both by 

Catterton’s consumer expertise and PatientPoint’s opportunity to leverage their expansive HCP network to offer a full set of digital solutions across the patient care journey. This transaction provides the Company with the time they need to execute their value creation strategy and offers a compelling liquidity opportunity to existing investors.”

Greg Getschow, Managing Director at Fortress added, “On behalf of our investors, we are pleased to establish this partnership with 

 Catterton, which provides PatientPoint with the additional capital that they need capitalize on significant growth initiatives that are ahead for the business.”

Evercore served as financial advisor to 

 Catterton on the transaction. Kirkland & Ellis served as legal counsel.

 Catterton is a market-leading consumer-focused investment firm, managing approximately $33 billion of equity capital across three multi-product platforms: private equity, credit, and real estate. Leveraging deep category insight, operational excellence, and a broad network of strategic relationships, 

 Catterton’s team of more than 200 investment and operating professionals across 17 offices partners with management teams to drive differentiated value creation across its portfolio. Founded in 1989, the firm has made over 250 investments in some of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. For more information about 

 Catterton, please visit lcatterton.com.


PatientPoint® is a tech-enabled point-of-care patient engagement platform. Our innovative, tech-enabled solutions create more effective doctor-patient interactions and deliver high value for patients, providers and healthcare sponsors. Through our nearly 140k unique healthcare provider relationships, PatientPoint’s solutions impact roughly 750 million patient visits each year, further advancing our mission of making every doctor-patient engagement better®. Learn more at patientpoint.com.

ACE & Company is delighted to announce ACE Buyout V’s investment in PatientPoint Health Technologies.

ACE & Company Invests with L Catterton in PatientPoint Tech

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ACE Buyout is excited to support Triton Pacific Securities, LLC in its partnership with Already Autism Health and the expansion of the platform with the acquisitions of Commonwealth ABA and CABS - Autism & Behavior Specialists.

Triton Pacific Healthcare Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce a partnership with Already Autism Health (AAH), a leading autism services provider. Already Autism Health, founded in 2020 by veteran behavioral health executive Derek Bullard, is accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) and ranked #132 on the 2024 Inc.Magazine Inc. 500 list.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 36 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) each year. Early intervention plays a critical role in improving developmental outcomes.

Despite the progress in awareness, many families face barriers to accessing timely and effective care. This partnership aims to bridge the gap by expanding access to high-quality services.

“Our mission is to nurture the 'already' remarkable abilities of children with autism,” said Derek Bullard, CEO of AAH. “Partnering with Triton Pacific allows us to amplify our mission while expanding our footprint. Their expertise and strategic vision align perfectly with our goal of providing high-quality, evidence-based autism services.

Joe Davis, Managing Partner at Triton Pacific Healthcare Partners, echoed these sentiments: “The autism services space is undergoing a rapid evolution but remains one of the most underserved sectors in all of healthcare. A leading platform like Already Autism Health stands to not only benefit from sector tailwinds but also play a key role in propelling the sector forward. Derek and his team have built an outstanding organization, and we are excited to support their mission in making a positive impact for even more children and families.”

Derek Bullard will continue to lead the organization as CEO.

AAH was advised on the transaction by Rajat Bangar of Welham Advisory.

Star Mountain Capital and Ace & Company participated in the investment. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. DLA Piper, led by Sal Favuzza and Josh Kaye, represented Triton Pacific, and Chambliss Bahner and Stophel, led by Doug Griswold and Jim Catanzaro, represented Already Autism Health.

ACE Buyout V Executes 13th Investment in Fund

Rocket Cos acquires Truebill for nearly $1.3B

Picterra secures $6.5M for democratizing geospatial mapping

Truebill Raises $45M in Series D, 6 Months Post-Last Round

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ACE & Company was proud to be a Network Partner of this year's 

 in Interlaken on June 6 and 7, 2024. 1,350 managers discussed solutions and strategies for navigating geopolitical and economic challenges under the motto "When the going gets tough."

The program featured distinguished national and international figures from business, politics, and science. President Viola Amherd opened the forum, emphasizing the need for flexibility and preparation amid a prolonged crisis due to the unstable global security situation. The political discourse continued with Sanna Marin, the former Prime Minister of Finland, and Michael R. Pompeo, the 70th Secretary of State of the USA.

We were thrilled to see one of the cofounders of 

, grace the stage as one of the finalists in the SEF.Award (production/trade category) to push the agenda on decarbonization.

"ACE looks forward to attending the next edition of the SEF and remaining an active part of the Swiss business and startup ecosystem. We believe entrepreneurs and businesses, with their determination and innovation, will drive the Swiss economy towards a more sustainable and positive future," adds Sally Beh, Managing Partner at ACE & Company.

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The forum began with Former French President François Hollande sharing his perspective on international relations, offering valuable insights into the current geopolitical crisis, the rise of populism, the polarization of opinions, and the potential risks to democracy. Mr. Hollande discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine, suggesting that the outcome of the 2024 US presidential elections could influence its resolution.

Hollande described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a leader who believes in using force and employs a method of dialogue based on lies, while also highlighting the low likelihood of nuclearization in the Ukraine conflict due to the massive response it would provoke.

From ACE & Company, the Ventures strategy showcased the inspiring journeys of their notable portfolio companies: 

. The conversation centered around creating impact through entrepreneurship. In addition, ACE Ventures conducted an on-stage discussion with 

, an accomplished Swiss Entrepreneur. Mark is widely recognized as the founder of Livestream and has previously served as the president of Vimeo. His valuable knowledge and insights will play a crucial role in the newly launched ACE Swiss Tech Outliers fund, where he will serve as the Vice Chair of the Investment Committee.

The Global Investment Forum continues to serve as a valuable platform for nurturing ideas and facilitating meaningful connections among individuals who possess insightful perspectives capable of driving positive change. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our fellow sponsors: Citi Private Bank, IPGHowden, Swissquote, Avantegarde Finance, Agio Digital, and Jetfly, for their valuable support in making this event a success.