Be the go-to platform for investors who seek to tackle their private investment exposure with a professional, cost-efficient and fully aligned approach
Calista Direct Investors are specialist investors and advisers in private markets: Private Equity & Venture Capital (PE & VC).
Extensive proprietary network to source opportunities for both Directs and Funds
We leverage 50+ years of cumulative relevant experience to originate and select proprietary opportunities with risk/reward profiles tailored to our clients’ needs.
In-depth analysis of macro trends, value chain, competitive landscape and expert insights
Theme-based SPV for investors, for which we can support the structuring effort, investment strategy and fundraising
Ad hoc analysis and review of Directs and Funds also sourced by our families or Calista
Dedicated events and webinars with experts led by Calista top management and advisers
Sectors we focus on stem from previous experience of our team and are meant to sustain any phase of economic macrocycle. The companies we source and select for our investors are niche disruptors and leading Family-owned /led businesses; they can be primary opportunities or co-investments alongside GPs. We also select niche fund managers that have pioneering expertise in their fields. Our pipeline also includes selected opportunities in other sectors that our investors favour.
B2B2C and D2C with a disruptive angle and leveraging new technologies
Disruptive innovations – Transformative software, AI- enabled technologies
Old is the New Economy. Cashflow generative small and mid caps that are undervalued
With a focus on payments and wealth management
Value chain, Distribution, waste reduction, productivity
Energy efficiency, urban transport, services
Services, therapeutics, MedTech, silver economy
Focus on digital & disruptive brands that pre-empt the cycle and break new ground
Digitalisation of the construction industry
Digitalisation of the sports industry
Recently researched themes for our families:
FoodTech, Secondaries, SpaceTech,…