In investing, principles matter more than predictions.

Never lose money. Because lost capital doesn’t compound.

GateVest prioritizes capital preservation through a robust structure governed by an independent board and investment committee within a fully regulated investment vehicle overseen by a financial regulatory authority – just like the world’s largest investment funds.

The fund operates under strict EU AIFMD1 regulations, undergoes regular financial audits by Deloitte, and its assets are held in custody by Sparkasse Bank2, whose holding company is a member of Austria’s Savings Bank network alongside 49 other banks that mutually cover their deposits and liabilities (including ERSTE Bank which serves 16 million clients and manages €340 billion in assets).

Further enhancing capital protection is the first-loss position3 of the founder’s capital which covers potential investor losses. In other words, the founder must lose his entire initial €1 million investment before any other investor loses a single euro.

  1. The European Union Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.
  2. Sparkasse Bank Malta branch.
  3. Subject to a minimum hold period. Terms and conditions apply. Refer to the full fund documentation for further details.

Trust, integrity, and transparency are the true currencies of investing.

Simply put, that means:

  • No entry fees, hidden fees or any other non-transparent form of compensation for the manager
  • Managed by an independent board of directors and an investment committee
  • Independent third-party valuation of the fund’s assets, strictly outside of any influence of GateVest
  • GateVest conducts no other business with its target funds, selecting them solely based on merit
  • Potential conflicts of interest are identified early and resolved immediately
  • Clear, transparent and consistent quarterly reporting

Experience refines judgment and delivers results.

With nearly two decades of private markets expertise, the founder, Michael Kollar, brings a deep understanding of the full lifecycle of funds in which GateVest invests – how they are structured, formed, deployed, managed, and ultimately exited; giving him a distinct edge in identifying the best opportunities.

Michael’s experience includes:

Buying and selling assets

More than €12 billion in completed transactions with a 13% net annual return1.


Managing private equity funds

Managed €1.3 billion as sole discretionary portfolio manager.

Acquiring fund managers

Due diligence and underwriting of numerous investment management platforms and their fund portfolios.

Fund development

Developing, structuring and launching new investment funds as global head of business development.

  1. Includes realised and unrealised deals directly managed by Michael Kollar at prior firms.

When managing capital, incentives aren’t just important – they are everything.

GateVest is guided by a simple principle: the captain goes down with the ship. Before any investor loses a euro, the founder’s €1 million personal investment is used to absorb losses1. This approach ensures full alignment between the founder and investors.

With zero management fees and an upside-sharing model that kicks in only after achieving a 10% annual return for the investors, there is no question that the founder invests solely in opportunities he truly believes in.

  1. Subject to a minimum hold period. Terms and conditions apply. Refer to the full fund documentation for further details.