AXA To Open Vienna Office

AXA Private Equity, a global PE house headquartered in Paris, has announced the opening of an 8th office in Vienna, to be led by Thomas Wilfling and supported by Marton Hunek and Dimiter Tschawow.

Press release:
AXA Private Equity is opening a new office in Vienna thereby boosting its presence on Eastern European markets in the pursuit of international growth. AXA Private Equity now has eight offices in Paris, London, Frankfurt, New York, Milan, Singapore, Zurich and Vienna.

The opening of the new Vienna office forms part of AXA Private Equity’s international development strategy, allowing the firm to bolster its links with the various private equity market players and business community in Eastern Europe through its presence in this major commercial and financial hub for the region. The office will be headed by Thomas Wilfling, ably supported by Marton Hunek and Dimiter Tschawow.

The management team will principally target corporate takeover opportunities but will also focus on expansion capital. Another objective of the team will be to identify investment opportunities on behalf of AXA Private Equity’s other direct funds, covering mezzanine, infrastructure and co-investment asset classes.

AXA Private Equity is establishing a dedicated investment centre in Vienna in order to continue to grow its business in this promising region.

About AXA Private Equity

AXA Private Equity, an AXA Investment Managers Company, is a diversified private equity house with $25bn of assets under management and international reach across Europe, North America and Asia. The firm provides investors with funds across the full range of private equity offerings: fund of funds – primary, early secondary and secondary; direct funds – infrastructure; LBO mid cap and small cap; venture capital; co-investments; and mezzanine. With offices in Paris, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Zurich, New York and Singapore, AXA Private Equity offers company management commitment to long-term growth and access to expansion via international markets. Investors rely on the firm’s regular, comprehensive feedback on performance and portfolio companies.

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AXA Private Equity Vienna / Eastern Europe

Thomas Wilfing, Managing Director
Marton Hunek, Director
Dimiter Tschawow, Investment Manager

Kärntner Ring 5 – 7, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43 1 205 11 60 1069