Why Calista

We work like a GP but think like a family

We are the trusted PE/VC partner of private investors

Total
Independence

Deep expertise
in PE / VC

Unique access
to quality investments

Strong long-term
alignment

Tailor-made
approach

Partnership
throughout
the investment cycle

Expertise

·      Our families can outsource any or all parts of their PE/VC activity to Calista
·      We adapt our work to every investor and can draw from the relevant part of our ecosystem to answer them
·      Alignment and prevail across the spectrum of Calista’s work: We co-invest alongside our families
·      We advise entrepreneurial-minded investors with the ambition to launch their own vehicles from concept to execution stage and can act as co-managers alongside them

We work like a GP but think like a family

Calista’s DNA is deeply rooted in PE/VC investing
·      Our CEO has been a GP, LP and family advisor for over 20 years
·      We maintain a wide network to source off-market investments
·      Outsourcing universe extends to Europe and beyond

Calista is the “buyside only” partner of its clients beyond deal sourcing
·      We also diligence investments sourced by clients
·      We can monitor PE/VC portfolios to identify gaps and opportunities
·      We can represent our clients on Boards to boost value creation

Calista caters to a unique breed of investors: Family Offices
·      We have been working with entrepreneurial families for 15 years
·      We live by the same values as our clients: Transparency & trustworthiness
·      We understand what it takes to select the right investment opportunity

All in all, the starting point of our business model is the investor and not the investment, which ensures 100% alignment