Events

Clean water and healthy nutrition are among the central challenges of our time. Population growth, climate change, and geopolitical tensions are increasing pressure on natural resources – while technological innovations are opening up new solutions. This breakfast event focuses on food and water security as key future topics for investors: how artificial intelligence and digitalization are transforming these sectors and enabling sustainable growth.

Featuring a keynote by Prof. Dr. Martin Scheringer (ETH Zurich) and a panel discussion with Stefan Schütz (Tareno AG), Philipp Hämmerli (Bonafide AG), and Elad Ben-Am (Picard Angst).

Despite all progress, our modern society remains bound to material realities: energy dependence and finite resources shape global change. The energy transition is driving rising demand for metals, while supply bottlenecks and investment deficits mark the beginning of a new commodity supercycle. At the same time, commodity investments offer diversification, inflation protection, and attractive return opportunities. At our investor lunch, the Picard Angst Commodities Competence Center will show how institutional investors can benefit from the global resource transformation – with 360° expertise from research and advisory to tailored solutions.

Despite all progress, our modern society remains bound to material realities: energy dependence and finite resources shape global change. The energy transition is driving rising demand for metals, while supply bottlenecks and investment deficits mark the beginning of a new commodity supercycle. At the same time, commodity investments offer diversification, inflation protection, and attractive return opportunities. At our investor lunch, the Picard Angst Commodities Competence Center will show how institutional investors can benefit from the global resource transformation – with 360° expertise from research and advisory to tailored solutions.

Despite all progress, our modern society remains bound to material realities: energy dependence and finite resources shape global change. The energy transition is driving rising demand for metals, while supply bottlenecks and investment deficits mark the beginning of a new commodity supercycle. At the same time, commodity investments offer diversification, inflation protection, and attractive return opportunities. At our investor lunch, the Picard Angst Commodities Competence Center will show how institutional investors can benefit from the global resource transformation – with 360° expertise from research and advisory to tailored solutions.

The Picard Angst ESG Competence Center has expanded the Bond Infrastructure Program with a sustainable bond for the Euro Gateway logistics center in Germany. In the already completed webinar, Daniel Gerber (Chief Sustainability Officer, Picard Angst) and Martin Jäger (Finance & Investments, our partner Necron) provided insights into this investment opportunity.

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Many institutional investors, including pension funds, have increasingly engaged with the topic of cryptocurrencies. The pressure to diversify and tap into new investment opportunities has grown, while regulatory requirements and operational complexity have posed significant challenges. Using the example of an institutional investor who allocated 3% of total assets to a crypto AMC, we presented proven, regulation-compliant, and client-specific investment solutions.

Topics

• Institutional access to crypto – opportunities and regulatory considerations
• Crypto strategies using structured products
• AMCs as a flexible solution with active management
• Picard Angst as a partner – where tradition meets innovation

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The global food industry is characterized by significant resource inefficiencies and is a major contributor to chronic diseases. Rapidly evolving consumer behavior and regulatory changes are driving a structural transformation of the agri-food system and setting a new cycle of food innovation in motion.

At our investor lunch, Elad Ben-Am, Head of Food Revolution at Picard Angst, provided insights into the latest developments in the food industry and outlined how investors can capitalize on the opportunities emerging through the Food Revolution Fund.

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In the webinar, the Picard Angst ESG Competence Center presented the expansion of its bond infrastructure program with a sustainable bond for the Logistics Food Park Kerkrade I & II in the Netherlands. Daniel Gerber, Chief Sustainability Officer at Picard Angst, and Martin Jäger, Finance & Investments at our partner Necron, introduced this promising investment opportunity and shared insights into the project structure and its key sustainability features.

As part of our investor event on the topic of battery storage, leading experts discussed the latest developments around large-scale battery systems as a strategic infrastructure investment. Damian Zurmühle (CKW) provided insights into the role of battery storage for grid stability and energy security in Switzerland. Lars Löhle (Entrix) demonstrated how AI-based optimization and intelligent market strategies can significantly enhance returns. Bernhard Glück (Swiss KMU Partners) presented the MW Storage Fund and explained how professional investors can benefit from this dynamic growth market. The event also included a networking lunch, offering a valuable opportunity for exchange between investors and industry experts from the energy and financial sectors.

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As part of our “Food Revolution” breakfast event on food innovation, leading experts shared insights on the latest developments in the food industry and their impact on capital markets.

Elad Ben-Am, Head of “Food Revolution” at Picard Angst, presented key investment trends and demonstrated how these can be implemented in a portfolio context. Dave Huizing, VP Investor Relations at DSM-Firmenich, provided compelling insights into the company’s innovation strategy – covering topics such as GLP-1 medications, emerging nutrition trends, and regulatory initiatives like “Make America Healthy Again.”

Food Innovation & Investment

DSM-Firmenich

The Picard Angst ESG Competence Center explained its bond infrastructure program with a sustainable bond for the Health Innovation Campus in the Netherlands. In our webinar Daniel Gerber, Chief Sustainability Officer at Picard Angst, and Martin Jäger, Finance & Investments at our partner Necron present this exciting investment opportunity.

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At the recent investor breakfast for the PA MedTech VC Fund II, attendees had the opportunity to gain unique insights into the field of medical technology. Amr Salahieh, founder, president, and CEO of Shifamed, shared exclusive information about Shifamed's groundbreaking innovations and impressive track record – six companies, six successful exits.

During the event, the fund's investment strategy was presented, focusing on Shifamed’s portfolio companies. These companies benefit from a thorough due diligence process, ensuring that projects are well-secured before external investors are involved. This approach reduces risk while increasing opportunities for high returns. Participants gained valuable insights into medical innovations and an exclusive outlook on future investment opportunities – an inspiring and informative event for all attendees.

The Picard Angst Forum 2025 was held at the Kraftwerk in Zurich—an inspiring event under the theme: 365 New Days, 7 Solutions, 1 House of Competence. Participants received a concise overview of our solutions for 2025 and engaged in direct discussions with our experts on upcoming challenges and trends. The relaxed atmosphere provided the perfect setting for engaging conversations and extensive networking. The evening concluded with a successful after-work party, leaving a lasting impression on the participants.