Black River Asset Management - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Hopkins, MN, US
Founded
1865
Black River Asset Management is a global investment firm based in Switzerland, focusing on alternative investment opportunities. The firm applies a global macro, modern portfolio approach across industries and regions, deploying capital across various asset classes. Their investment strategy has evolved from a market-neutral FX options focus to a multi-disciplinary approach, with typical investments ranging from Series A to Series C rounds.
The firm employs a rigorous fundamentals-based research approach to analyze cyclical and structural trends. Notable portfolio companies include BrightSource Energy, Alvine Pharmaceuticals, Sopogy, and Teranode. As a subsidiary of Cargill, Incorporated, Black River leverages its global investment team to develop multiple perspectives on investment opportunities, aiming to meet sophisticated institutional investors' expectations.
Black River Asset Management - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies5
Current Portfolio Count2
Total Portfolio Exits2
Top Investment Stages
Series B2 (50.0%)
Series A1 (25.0%)
Series C1 (25.0%)
Stage Mix
Series B 50%Series A 25%Series C 25%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
