Aternus Family Office
Also known as ATERNUS, a.s.
Investment vehicle of the Wałach brothers, founders of Walmark, with former Walmark managers Roman Kantor and Petr Turoň; run from Třinec, it invests in start-ups alongside VC funds.
USEFUL FOR Co-investors
Identity
- WEALTH ORIGIN
- Walmark (dietary supplements and OTC medicines) and the Relax juice brand; Walmark sold to Mid Europa Partners in 2016
- HEADQUARTERS
- Třinec, Czechia
Investment approach
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Venture capital
Overview
Aternus (ATERNUS, a.s., registered seat Prague 4) is the investment vehicle through which Mariusz, Adam and Waldemar Wałach invest the family wealth from Walmark, the supplements maker they sold to Mid Europa Partners in 2016. Forbes Czech Republic reported in 2021 that former Walmark executives Roman Kantor and Petr Turoň hold small stakes, that the group runs it from Třinec, and that it co-invests in start-ups with other funds. The same report said a SICAV fund with Linet owner Zbyněk Frolík would be launched for direct investments; ATERNUS SICAV, a.s. was registered in May 2021.
Holdings & investments
INVESTMENT ARMS & VEHICLES
- ATERNUS SICAV, a.s.Investment fund company set up in 2021 for direct investments, with Linet owner Zbyněk Frolík as a co-investor
People
Frequently asked questions
Aternus Family Office is a multi family office based in Třinec, Czechia.
Aternus Family Office invests on behalf of the Wałach family (Walmark (dietary supplements and OTC medicines) and the Relax juice brand; Walmark sold to Mid Europa Partners in 2016).
Aternus Family Office invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes venture capital.
Key people at Aternus Family Office include Mariusz Wałach (Co-owner), Adam Wałach (Co-owner), Waldemar Wałach (Co-owner) and Roman Kantor (Minority partner).