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.
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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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