Lifelong contrarians

Adventum has been active for several years as a fund manager investing mainly in office properties in the CEE region. How did the company start and what makes it stand out from the crowd? Kristóf Bárány, founding partner, chairman of the board, Adventum Group: I am the founder of the company. Initially investments were done deal by deal, funded with retail and high net worth investors – and gradually, building on successful exits, institutional funds were set up. I retain a controlling interest in Adventum. However, based on my venture capital background the structure was set up with the equity participation of key management, who have become partners in this independent, Central European fund management platform. This is also a key strength of Adventum: committed and focused management who fully own the company and is ready to deliver great results for investors. This management has been working together for years and possesses extensive experience, deal making a