At Aven, we see Europe on the cusp of its next industrial renaissance. Millions of succession-stage businesses hold decades of know-how, customer trust, and community value - yet many lack the capital, talent, and modern infrastructure to realise their full potential. Our mission is to bridge that gap: to preserve the legacy these companies have built while scaling their ambition for the century ahead.

We focus on firms that form - or can become - the backbone of Europe’s economy: specialist manufacturers, critical service providers, niche software platforms, and other high-margin SMEs that anchor supply chains and regional employment. By combining patient capital with a proven buy-and-build playbook and a suite of modern operating tools, from automation and data analytics to cloud-native software, we help founders and successors:

• Consolidate fragmented markets through disciplined M&A and integration.

• Professionalise operations with best-in-class governance, digital workflows, and strategic talent.

• Unlock new growth vectors such as recurring-revenue products, international expansion, and tech-enabled services.

Our belief is simple: when heritage craftsmanship meets forward-looking execution, value compounds for everyone: owners, employees, investors, and the communities these businesses sustain. By investing in companies committed to both continuity and progress, we aim to generate exceptional, risk-balanced returns while strengthening the foundations of Europe’s future prosperity.