Generation Alfa and GenTwo: Creating Innovative Investment Solutions for Modern Markets

Revolutionizing Investment Access

Generation Alfa SA, founded by Mirko Visco, aims to redefine private market investing by offering a unique blend of income-generating opportunities and a diversified investment approach. After spending nearly a decade managing the active advisory team at Merrill Lynch in Geneva, Visco launched Generation Alfa to provide clients with a comprehensive, 360° investment spectrum. The company sets itself apart by combining traditional private market opportunities with a focus on income-generating investments, offering clients innovative ways to participate in private credit, real estate, and private equity opportunities.

"We wanted to give our clients something beyond traditional portfolio allocation and standard asset class balancing. Our focus is on conviction-based investments in private credit, real estate club deals, and more. By doing so, we open doors to high-quality, stable investment opportunities," said Visco.

A Unique Investment Product: Balancing Liquidity and Stability

One of Generation Alfa’s most recent initiatives is the launch of an innovative investment product—a certificate that combines both liquid and illiquid strategies under one ISIN vehicle. This product, which allocates 50% to private markets and 50% to liquid assets, offers investors the best of both worlds: stability and diversification from private equity and private debt, along with the flexibility and liquidity of traditional markets. What makes this product particularly attractive is its provision of bi-weekly liquidity despite the inclusion of traditionally illiquid strategies. The goal is to provide a 3-5% excess return compared to purely liquid investments; all while being denominated in US dollars.

"This certificate is unlike anything else on the market," said Philipp Sprenger from Camino Capital Partners, who helped structure the product, "It provides investors with exposure to private equity, private debt, and other asset classes, all through a single certificate. It’s not the classic 60/40 equity and bond mix but a balanced approach that gives access to proven strategies that have consistently generated returns for over 15 years."

Collaboration with Camino Capital and GenTwo

"The relationship with Camino Capital and GenTwo has allowed us to create something truly special—a product that provides investors with a simplified yet powerful investment solution," said Visco. "Camino Capital brought their expertise in structuring and worked closely with GenTwo to ensure the product's successful development."

"It's inspiring to see how Generation Alfa is using our platform,” CEO, Philippe A. Naegeli added. "By enabling new, creative approaches to investment, we're helping asset managers meet the evolving needs of today's investors. This kind of innovation is exactly what we hoped to foster when we created our securitization platform."

Leveraging GenTwo's Securitization Platform

GenTwo’s role in the partnership was crucial in enabling Generation Alfa to aggregate various investments and manage them effectively through one simplified vehicle. Traditionally, investments in private markets required multiple clients to individually fulfill subscription documents and provide necessary administrative information. GenTwo’s platform changed this, streamlining the investment process and providing investors with a consolidated overview.

"For us, using the GenTwo platform was about efficiency and better client management," Visco explained. "We no longer have to deal with the administrative nightmare of collecting and updating documents for each investor. Instead, we can focus on identifying valuable opportunities and offering a product that is simple for clients to subscribe to and manage."

Sprenger added, "The unique structure of this product is made possible by GenTwo’s nimble platform. It provides access to institutional-level investments in a way that’s approachable and manageable for our clients. The certificate is a true reflection of Generation Alfa's philosophy, backed by the operational efficiency GenTwo brings to the table."

A Bright Future Ahead

Looking forward, Generation Alfa is planning to explore more innovative products like this combined investment certificate, offering further opportunities for private market access. 

"We've only just begun," said Visco. "The success of this product demonstrates that investors are seeking alternatives that offer both stability and growth potential. We look forward to continuing our journey with GenTwo and Camino Capital, bringing more innovative solutions to the market."