About us

ENR is a member of the Swiss Association of Investment Companies with a listing on the SIX Stock Exchange.

Since 1996, it has invested in private equity opportunities in Russia, other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (“CIS”) and Baltic States. These markets have low private equity penetration, strong economic fundamentals, many consumers and significant infrastructure development.

ENR’s track record is strong with 7 investments (6 exited). Internal rates of return (“IRR”) range from 25% to 83% and 1.8 times to 9 times on invested capital.

Businesses positioned to benefit from high growth in consumer and business spending, companies exploiting third party natural resource extraction and mid-size infrastructure projects or benefitting from government or third party infrastructure developments are of interest.

Investments usually range from USD 5 million - USD 25 million per investment (pre-leverage). Minority interests with appropriate protections are acquired (charter/ by-law provisions, shareholders’ agreements, board representation), with management driving business growth.

ENR provides expansion capital to execute growth strategies; assistance with business planning and strategy; development of optimal corporate and capital structures; assistance with financial and management reporting; securing a strategic partner and IPO planning.

ENR has a longstanding relationship with Valartis Group AG (www.valartis.ch), with Valartis International Ltd acting as investment manager. Valartis Group AG is a holding company listed on the SIX, focusing on Asset Management, Wealth Management and Investment Banking.