A Swiss investment office
Backing exceptional companies, founders and strategic assets.
A private investment office managing €874M across technology, real estate, mobility and long-term value creation.Based in Sion, Switzerland.
Key Figures
€874M
Assets Under Management
20+
Active Investments
8
Strategic Sectors
2019
Year founded
About Velaris
Built for long-term value creation.
Velaris Ventures is a private investment office deploying strategic capital across technology, real estate, mobility, luxury assets and private equity opportunities. Founded in 2019 by Sylvain Pina Lopez, we combine institutional rigor with entrepreneurial vision to build enduring value across generations.
Our portfolio spans laboratory automation, digital health, AI infrastructure, Alpine luxury real estate, Mediterranean hospitality and strategic collectibles. We partner with exceptional founders, acquire market-leading companies and develop trophy assets, always with a long-term perspective.
Based in Sion, Valais, Switzerland, we operate at the intersection of European stability and global opportunity. Our approach: patient capital, active value creation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
A long-term perspective for a more prosperous tomorrow.
Our headquarters
A Swiss base with global reach.
Our headquarters in Sion, in the heart of Valais, reflects our long-term commitment to the region and to a global investment perspective. From here we work with founders, partners and co-investors across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.
About VelarisInvestment Sectors
Eight strategic sectors.
Thesis-driven conviction across the areas where we hold edge, network and the ability to add value beyond capital.
Investment Approach
A disciplined, repeatable process.
From thesis to scale, every investment follows a rigorous path designed for durable outcomes.
Identify
Thesis-driven sourcing across eight strategic sectors.
Analyze
Deep due diligence: financial, operational, strategic and ESG.
Structure
Optimal capital structure, governance framework and alignment.
Invest
Patient capital deployment and active board participation.
Scale
Operational value creation, strategic M&A and international expansion.
Selected Investments
Featured portfolio highlights.
Velaris (formerly Markes International)
Global leader in analytical technologies for pharmaceutical, food and environmental laboratories. Markes joins the Velaris ecosystem alongside Skalar Analytical, LCTech, PromoChrom, EST Analytical, GERSTEL and TE Instruments, reinforcing Velaris' position as a reference international scientific instrumentation platform specializing in GC-MS and sample-preparation automation.
Strategic Acquisition
Edelweiss Lab
An innovative smoking-cessation platform combining AI, personalized medical monitoring and behavioral therapy, delivering a success rate three times higher than traditional methods. Expansion across Europe and the Middle East is underway.
Growth Equity · Series B
Technology Ventures
A diversified technology portfolio of six companies spanning machine-learning infrastructure, Zero Trust cybersecurity, B2B sales-intelligence SaaS, developer tools, cloud infrastructure and FinTech APIs across France, the UK, Germany, Israel and the United States, from seed to Series C.
Confidential · 6 Companies
Alpine Luxury Collection
An ultra-luxury Alpine portfolio including the Verbier Chalet Collection, Crans-Montana Penthouse Residences and a boutique Zermatt mountain resort, complemented by Mediterranean and urban prime holdings.
Trophy Real Estate
Impact & ESG
A positive impact for future generations.
We integrate environmental, social and governance considerations into our investment approach, and the Velaris Foundation extends that commitment beyond the portfolio.
Environment
Responsible growth
Social
Stronger communities
Governance
Integrity and transparency
Present an opportunity
Have an opportunity aligned with Velaris?
We invest in exceptional companies, strategic acquisitions and trophy assets across our eight investment sectors. If you're building something extraordinary or have an opportunity that fits our thesis, we want to hear from you.