Heritage & History
For over a century, Quilvest has served seven generations of the Bemberg family across three continents, and has evolved into a global organization dedicated to thoughtful principal investments alongside investors from around the world.
Quilvest’s pioneering heritage and innovative spirit have helped shape its multiple investment platforms that address a range of investor needs. Today, Quilvest’s 390 professionals share insight and expertise with like-minded families, private investors, and institutions, operating from thirteen offices across the United States, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.
1888
Brasserie Argentine Quilmes, later named Entreprises Quilmes, founded in Argentina |
1913
Quilvest listed on the Paris Stock Exchange |
1917
Banque Privée Quilvest founded in Paris |
1932
Quilvest Switzerland launched its wealth management and family office activities in Zurich |
1938
Quilvest listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange |
1950
Launch of the Group’s US merchant banking activities |
1972
First Private Equity Investment |
1980
First hedge fund investment |
1989
Split of Entreprises Quilmes by transferring the industrial assets to Quinsa |
1996
First royalties investment |
1997
Entreprises Quilmes changed its name to Quilvest |
1999
Quilvest extends its family office services to other high net worth clients |
2005
Opened New York offices |
2007
Opened London office and Montevideo |
2008
Openend Dubaï office |
2009
Inaugural €150 million bond issue on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange |
2010
Re-opened Hong Kong office |
2011
Creation of a new banking group, Quilvest Wealth Management, following the merger of Quilvest wealth management activities in Paris and Zurich with Luxembourg-based Compagnie de Banque Privée (CBP) |
2012
Quilvest Private Equity senior partners become equity shareholders in Quilvest & Partners (Quilvest Private Equity management company) |
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