Lukas Knüppel

Lazard Freres & Co. LLC provides corporate advisory, capital market, and asset management services. The company was founded on April 13, 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

HBM Partners AG (HBM-P) was established in 2001 as an independent provider of investment advisory services with headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. HBM-P's field of expertise comprises global human medicine, biotechnology, medical technology and related sectors. The firm primarily advises HBM BioVentures AG and HBM BioCapital via their Cayman Islands-based, wholly-owned subsidiary, HBM Partners (Cayman) Ltd., which acts as the investment manager for the HBM funds. They rely on the services of an external consultant to analyze investment opportunities in the US.

Falcon Private Bank AG (Falcon-PB) was previously known as AIG Private Bank Ltd. and was a subsidiary of New York-based American International Group, Inc. until 2009 when they were renamed Falcon upon acquisition by Aabar Investments PJSC (AD: AABAR), an investment company based in Abu Dhabi and majority-owned by the sovereign wealth fund IPIC-International Petroleum Investment Co. Established in 1965, Falcon-PB is based in Zurich with branch and representative offices in Geneva, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Singapore and London. Falcon-PB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aabar and provides wealth management services for an international clientele of high-net worth private individuals, family offices, asset management firms, private label partners and institutions. They offer personalized and structured private banking solutions, tailored to the individual needs of their clients.

Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG (BJB) is the private banking subsidiary of Julius Bär Gruppe AG (SWX: BAER) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, BJB was founded in 1890 and provides personal wealth management advice to private clients and family offices.

Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG (Swisscanto) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of State-owned Zurcher Kantonalbank in Switzerland. Formerly known as Swissca Fondsleitung AG, the firm was founded in 1993 as a joint venture between the Swiss Cantonal Banks. Headquartered in Zurich, Swisscanto provides fund management services for the entire Swisscanto Invest fund range and also for various private label funds. Their clients include banks, pension funds, insurance companies, fund management companies and investment foundations.

Vontobel Asset Management AG (Vontobel AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Vontobel Holding AG (SWX: VONN) in Switzerland. Founded in 1988, the firm is headquartered in Zurich and manages assets for institutional clients and the Vontobel Group's pension funds. Vontobel AM is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Credit Suisse AG is an investment management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1856 and was acquired by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) from Credit Suisse Group AG in 2023. Credit Suisse manages global and regional portfolios, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles for governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. They also offer private banking and wealth management, investment banking, and corporate and business support services.

Amundi Deutschland GmbH is the German asset management subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, ultimately held by SAS Rue La Boëtie’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA; ADR: CRARY) in France. The firm was founded in 1969 and was formerly known as Pioneer Investments Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH. Headquartered in Munich, Amundi Deutschland specializes in managing mutual funds and segregated accounts for institutional investors, private investors and advisors. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and incorporate ESG issues in their investment analysis and decision processes.

Partners Group AG (Partners Group) is the alternative investment management subsidiary of Partners Group Holding (SWX: PGHN) in Switzerland. Founded in 1996 by Marcel Erni, Alfred Gantner and Urs Wietlisbach, the firm is based in Zug and manages a range of funds, structured products and customized portfolios for institutional investors.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young AG is a Swiss company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

UBS AG (Private Banking) (UBS-PB) is the private banking division of UBS AG (NYSE: UBS; LSE: UBS). Formerly known as UBS Wealth Management & Swiss Bank, the firm provides private banking and wealth management services primarily to high-net worth individuals. They operate in close relationship with fellow division UBS Global Asset Management and distribute funds managed within the parent group, as well as third-party financial products. The firm is headquartered in Zurich.

Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft (Raiffeisen Schweiz) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Founded in 1899, Raiffeisen Schweiz provides investment advice and manages funds for Swiss citizens.

Atlanticomnium SA (Atlanticomnium) was formed in 1976 by Compagnie Privée de Banque et de Placement as a service company to act as investment adviser and manager for their clients. In 1981, Richard Smouha acquired the majority of the firm's shares and expanded the business to include portfolio management. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Atlanticomnium is an independent investment advisory firm which offers advice on general portfolio structure, policy and objectives with emphasis on their area of specialization: convertible bonds, special situation bonds and other income-yielding investments. They also manage investments for a number of smaller institutions, pension funds and clients with accounts in banks, brokers and finance companies in Europe and internationally.

SAFE Boats International LLC engages in the design and manufacture of aluminum water vessels for use in the military, law enforcement, and rescue patrols. It offers diesel jet boats, command boats, interceptors, and center-console vessels. The firm also provides parts and service, as well as training programs for both civilian and government clients. The company was founded by Scott Peterson in 1996 and is headquartered in Bremerton, WA.

Azek AG offers various training programs for Swiss financial professionals, including courses such as CIIA, CIWM, ESG, CESGA, ESG-CA, FINSA, FMO, and FMT. The private company is based in Bulach, Switzerland. Upon completion, successful participants are awarded the Federal Diploma of Technician in Financial Market Operations (FMT). Additionally, the ESG-CA course qualifies advisors to competently inform their clients about ESG and suggest sustainable investment solutions. The CEO of the Swiss company is Andreas Jacobs.

GAM (Italia) SGR SpA (GAM Italia) is the asset management subsidiary of GAM (Switzerland) Holding AG, headquartered in Milan. They are ultimately owned by GAM Holding AG (SWX: GAM) in Switzerland. GAM Italia was founded in 2003 and offers active investment products and solutions for institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and private investors.

Social Finance, Inc. engages in the provision of loan refinancing services. It offers mortgage loans, personal loan and wealth management services. Its products include student loan refinancing, medical resident refinancing, mortgage loans, mortgage refinancing, personal loans, parent loans, parent PLUS refinancing, asset management, wealth management, and life insurance. The company was founded by James Robert Finnigan, Andrew Carra, Daniel Macklin, Michael Scott Cagney, and Ian Brady in August 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Asymmetry LLC (Asymmetry) is an Independent Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 2010 by Alexander S. Friedman. The firm is headquartered in Seattle.

GAM Capital Management (Switzerland) AG (Lugano Branch) is the investment management division of GAM Capital Management (Switzerland) AG, itself a subsidiary of GAM Holding AG (SW: GAM, OTC: GMHLY) in Switzerland. Established in 1983 by Gilbert de Botton, the firm was acquired by Julius Baer in 2005. In 2009, Julius Baer completed the separation of their private banking and asset management businesses which resulted in the independent listing of GAM Holding AG on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The firm is based in Lugano and provides investment solutions to institutions, intermediaries, private clients and charities.

HBM Partners AG (Investment Management) (HBM-IM) is the asset management division of HBM Partners AG. The firm is headquartered in Zug and was founded in 2001. HBM-IM provides investment advisory services to private companies. They manage the fund HBM Healthcare Investments.

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG (Investment Management) (J. Safra Sarasin-IM) is the investment management division of Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG, a private banking firm headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Founded in 1841, the firm is owned by J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG, which is ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. J. Safra Sarasin-IM actively manage assets for private and institutional clients.

Berner Kantonalbank AG (Investment Management) (BEKB) is the investment management division of State-owned Berner Kantonalbank AG in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern, BEKB was founded in 1834 and offers innovative asset management solutions for private individuals as well as for business and corporate customers - particularly for SMEs.

Pilatus Partners AG is an independent Swiss asset management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 2013, the firm manages bond funds and offers their clients a tailor-made individual mandates.

VI Vorsorgeinvest AG (VI) is an independent Swiss asset management firm which was founded in 1998 by Jürg Schiller. The firm is located in Wetzikon and provides a range of asset management services to pension funds, foundations, family offices, companies, public institutions, municipalities and insurance companies.

Swiss Fund Data AG is a joint venture between the Asset Management Association and Six Swiss Exchange. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and is monitored by the Federal Financial Aviation (FINMA). The Swiss company provides market data, investment statistics, and fund comparison services according to asset class, ETF, institutional fund, and sustainable fund. The company's website contains legal provisions, disclaimers, and data protection information. The company does not provide investment advice or recommendations for investment and other decisions. The company's website uses cookies that are stored on the user's computer. The company also provides web analysis with analysis tools of third parties such as Google Analytics.

Tavis Capital AG is an independent investment boutique headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Hansjörg Sommerau in 2014. It serves as an asset manager of collective investment schemes. Tavis Capital specializes in the portfolio management of credit and mortgage funds and in lending to Swiss companies.

Crypto Finance (Asset Management) AG (Crypto Finance AM) is a regulated crypto asset manager headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Jan Brzezek in 2017 as Crypto Fund AG. They are a subsidiary of Crypto Finance AG, which is owned by Deutsche Börse AG (ETR: DB1) in Germany. Crypto Finance AM serves as an asset manager of crypto asset funds for traditional investors in Switzerland.

Graian Capital Management SA provides investment advice. The private company is based in Lugano, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 2019. Roberto Crippa has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Novata, Inc. is a public benefit corporation that provides a technology platform to simplify the process of selecting reporting metrics, data collection, and analysis for private equity firms and private companies. The company is based in Mantoloking, NJ. The company serves over 5,000 companies in more than 20 countries and is backed by the Ford Foundation, Hamilton Lane, Microsoft, Northern Trust, Omidyar Network, and S&P. Novata's mission is to enable private markets to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive form of capitalism. Novata was founded by Scott Kennedy, Christina Alfonso-Ercan, Josh Green, Friedman S. Alex, and Christina Alfonso-Ercan has been the CEO since incorporation.