AOG Invest

What they do

AOG (The Addax and Oryx Group) is a diversified investment group with a rich heritage in the energy sector, specifically in Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 1987 by Swiss entrepreneur Jean Claude Gandur, the firm initially grew as an oil trading and upstream exploration company (creating and selling Addax Petroleum for ~$7.3B). Today, it has evolved into a sophisticated family office structure with three distinct divisions: AOG Energy (operating downstream energy in Africa), AOG Real Estate (investing in prime commercial property in Europe/North America), and AOG Capital Investment (managing a liquid endowment and private equity fund allocations). The firm is known for its entrepreneurial approach, long-term horizon, and ability to navigate complex emerging markets while maintaining a conservative capital preservation strategy in its developed market investments.

What they look for

AOG’s strategy is built on diversification to preserve and grow capital over the long term. They balance high-growth, operationally intensive investments in emerging markets (Energy) with stable, asset-backed investments in developed markets (Real Estate) and a diversified securities portfolio (Capital Investment).

Stage

Series B+

Sectors

Proptech, Climate

Based

London, GB