Overview
Altius Associates is a London-based private equity advisory and fund-of-funds manager with approximately $5 billion in assets under management and advisory. The firm was founded to provide institutional investors with expert private equity program management, combining advisory services with discretionary fund-of-funds management.
Altius focuses on mid-market private equity, building concentrated portfolios of GP relationships across buyout, growth equity, and venture capital strategies. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes deep GP knowledge, concentrated high-conviction portfolios, and active portfolio management including co-investments and secondary transactions.
Tikehau Capital acquired a majority stake in Altius, bringing the firm’s private equity advisory capabilities into Tikehau’s broader alternatives platform. The Altius team maintains its independent investment process and client relationships while benefiting from Tikehau’s institutional infrastructure and capital base.
How to Approach
GPs managing mid-market buyout, growth equity, or venture capital funds should consider Altius Associates as a potential LP and advisory partner. The firm’s concentrated portfolio approach means it builds deep, long-term relationships with a select group of managers.
Altius conducts thorough due diligence with particular focus on team quality, strategy consistency, and track record attribution. The firm values GPs who demonstrate operational value creation capabilities and disciplined capital deployment. GPs with co-investment programs will find additional interest from Altius, which actively sources and evaluates co-investment opportunities alongside its fund commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Altius Associates provide?
Altius Associates provides private equity advisory and fund-of-funds management services including program design, manager selection, co-investment sourcing, and portfolio monitoring. The firm serves institutional investors who want professional oversight of their private equity portfolios. Altius operates both advisory and discretionary mandates, giving clients flexibility in how they engage with the firm.
What is Altius Associates' investment focus?
Altius Associates focuses on mid-market private equity, investing in buyout, growth equity, and venture capital fund managers primarily in Europe and North America. The firm builds concentrated portfolios of high-quality GP relationships and supplements fund commitments with co-investments and selective secondary acquisitions.
Is Altius Associates connected to Tikehau Capital?
Tikehau Capital acquired a majority stake in Altius Associates, integrating Altius's private equity advisory expertise into Tikehau's broader alternatives platform. The Altius team continues to operate with its established investment approach and client relationships, now enhanced by Tikehau's institutional resources and capital markets capabilities.
