Astir Capital
is a privately held single-family office with a long-term, multi-asset investment mandate.
Who we are
Astir Capital is a privately held single-family office with a long-term, multi-asset investment mandate.
We allocate capital across public and private markets, alternative investments, and real estate, with a particular focus on Swiss real estate and European venture capital.
We partner with exceptional founders, investors, and asset managers who share our commitment to quality, integrity, and sustainable value creation.
The majority of what we do is passive investing, but we also enjoy rolling up our sleeves, leveraging our experience and know how, by playing an active role in governance, mentoring and coaching.
Our story
Astir Capital was established by Max Chuard, a seasoned fintech executive who was formerly CEO of Temenos, one of the world’s leading banking-software companies.
After more than two decades operating at the forefront of global fintech and enterprise software—scaling a business across 150+ countries and driving strategic transformation—Max founded Astir Capital to steward capital responsibly and support the next generation of innovators shaping Europe’s digital future.
Our investment philosophy reflects this experience: disciplined, thoughtful, and long-term.
OUR Values
Our values guide every decision we make and are the foundation of the sustainable value we create.
We believe capital carries responsibility. We back companies and funds that demonstrate strong governance, responsible leadership, conscious of the role they play in allocating scarce resources towards prosperity, innovation and inclusiveness.
We form long-term relationships based on trust. We support founders and management teams not only with capital, but also with strategic insights, operational experience, and access to our global network.
We are grateful for the experiences and expertise we have developed and are proud to share it with promising founders and teams.
In innovation, speed is critical. We rely on deep experience to build conviction quickly and act with speed.
It is easy to be sceptical about Europe, but it is a continent rich in history, talent, culture and innovation. With the right mindset, there is no limit to what Europe can achieve.
Portfolio
Our portfolio reflects a disciplined, thematic approach to long-term value creation.
Selected Fund Investments where we are actively involved
Selected Direct Investments
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A New Chapter
After more than 20 years spent making Temenos one of Europe’s most successful fintech companies, I have now channeled my focus and expertise to build an investment platform centred on long-term value creation.