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At Carnot Capital, we are committed to shaping a Sustainable Future.

As a boutique and trusted partner, we support our partners in achieving an attractive return while simultaneously making a positive impact.

With our expertise and many years of experience, we help investors actively shape the future. Together, we make a meaningful contribution.

Carnot Capital – Your Swiss pioneer in Impact Asset Management since 2007.

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Employees

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Assets under Management

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About Us

The Team

Andres Gujan

CEO & Impact Portfolio Manager, CFA

Matthias Kubli

Portfolio Manager, CFA

Dr. Andreas Walther

Chief Impact Officer, CFO, Risk Management, Compliance

Birgit Heim

Portfolio Manager, CFA

Janina Bianchera

Head of Marketing

Eduard Hug

Assistant Portfolio Manager

About Us

Board of Directors

Dr. Sylva de Fluiter

Dr. Werner E. Rutsch

Michael Barben

Manuel Imhof

Our Culture

Our Corporate Culture Is Consciously Shaped by the Following Guiding Principles:

Quality Conscious

We place the needs and expectations of our clients at the center of all our activities.

Transparency

We always act honestly and ethically to earn and maintain the trust of our employees and clients.

Loyalty

We foster a culture of integrity and sustainable relationships with employees, clients, and shared goals.

Future Orientated

We invest in business models for greater sustainability and promote innovative technologies.

Our HIstory

Founding

The story of Carnot Capital began around 20 years ago, when Rolf Helbling and Andres Gujan recognized the significant investment opportunities in improving energy efficiency. At that time, the growing energy demand from emerging economies, especially China, was driving up energy prices and threatening energy security. Simultaneously, greenhouse gas emissions were increasingly perceived as a problem, particularly in Europe.

While alternative energy sources and carbon capture were still economically unviable at the time, efficiency measures emerged as the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach to reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

2007

2007

Fund Introduction

In 2007, Rolf Helbling and Andres Gujan founded Carnot Capital and launched the “Carnot Efficient Energy” fund. This fund specifically invests in companies that, through innovative technologies and products, reduce energy consumption, thereby not only lowering costs for customers but also enhancing growth and profitability.

Growth

Carnot Capital grew steadily and received FINMA approval in 2013, solidifying its position as a pioneer in sustainable investments.

2013

2015

Additional Fund

The founders’ vision also included other natural resources, such as drinking water, metals, and farmland, which should also be used more efficiently. Consequently, in 2015, the “Carnot Efficient Resources” fund was launched, focusing on resource efficiency in additional areas.

Pioneering Spirit & Sustainability

Today, Carnot Capital represents the success that arises when pioneering spirit and sustainability are combined to achieve long-term positive returns while also making a positive impact.

Today

Our Philosophy

The Carnot Capital
Investment Philosophy:

Double Return

We pursue investments that seek both financial returns and positive social and environmental impact. The goal is to give equal priority to both aspects.

Sustainability

We focus on projects and companies that are economically sustainable in the long term while adhering to and promoting environmental and social standards.

Circular Economy

Resources are used sustainably, waste is minimized, and the lifecycle of products is extended to create long-term ecological and social value.

Measurability

We use clear and transparent methodologies to assess and monitor the social or environmental impacts achieved by our investments.

Transparency

Disclosure of investment strategies, goals, and impact data to build trust with investors.

Engagement

We actively engage with companies or projects to improve their social and environmental performance through dialogue and collaboration.

Risk Awareness

Balance between avoiding financial risks and the willingness to support innovative or underfunded projects that can provide significant social or environmental benefits.

Long-Term Perspective

Our focus is on long-term investments that create sustainable value and aim for lasting positive impacts, rather than maximizing short-term profits.

Ethics

Integration of ethical principles into the investment process, avoiding investments in projects associated with unethical behavior or harmful impacts.

Inclusion

We promote investments that benefit marginalized communities by reducing social and economic inequalities and creating equal opportunities.

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