Union Bancaire Privee

What they do

Founded in 1969, UBP has grown into one of the largest and best-capitalized family-owned private banks in the world. The firm is distinguished by its pioneering role in alternative investments, having been one of the first European banks to invest in hedge funds in the 1970s. Today, UBP serves ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, family offices, and institutional clients globally. Unlike universal banks, UBP maintains a pure-play focus on wealth and asset management, leveraging its dedicated Private Markets Group (PMG) to offer clients exclusive, highly curated access to direct private equity, real estate, and esoteric alternative assets.

What they look for

UBP employs a conviction-driven, active management approach. Rather than relying on index-following strategies, the bank focuses on proprietary origination and top-down research to identify structural macroeconomic tailwinds. Their Private Markets Group (PMG) aims to provide clients with uncorrelated, risk-adjusted returns by investing in niche, high-barrier-to-entry sectors. They seek high-conviction opportunities, yield-generating assets with predictable cash flows, and companies benefiting from long-term structural growth, looking for seasoned operating partners and experienced managers.

Stage

Series B+

Sectors

Healthcare, Proptech, Media, Climate, Consumer, SaaS, Mobility and logistics

Based

Geneva, CH