Buy-Side Deal Origination
We specialize in providing expert guidance to both emerging and established investment managers encompassing conservative to opportunistic risk profiles, who aim for multi-strategy investments across the entire capital stack driven by the objectives of optimizing yield and mitigating risk.

Serving as an extension of investors’ sourcing teams we craft and execute meticulously tailored origination strategies. By doing so, we adeptly position our investor clients’ product offerings and investment theses, effectively capturing the attention of target companies’ management and ultimate decision-makers.

Our clear understanding of the intricacies inherent in the origination process enables us to diligently source and assess investment opportunities that often remain unseen or undervalued by the broader market. Hence we provide access to privately negotiated transactions, which present unique advantages in terms of swiftness in execution, pricing advantages, and an enhanced degree of certainty of closing.

Deal-Flow Challenges
In a constantly evolving investment landscape, characterized by a shifting focus from public to private markets, the importance of efficient capital deployment and continuous fundraising cannot be overstated. To navigate this dynamic environment, a reliable and consistent stream of potential investment opportunities is essential. With heightened competition and the ever-changing dynamics of supply and demand in the market, the successful execution of intelligent origination strategies becomes crucial. This entails exploring avenues beyond traditional channels to foster a steady flow of deals, while also capitalizing on valuable knowledge and insights at an early stage, all without overwhelming in-house sourcing resources.

Deal Intelligence
Leveraging comprehensive Pan-European market insights, an extensive range of data sources, and robust regional stakeholder networks with interdisciplinary expert knowledge, we adeptly navigate thematic trends and market dislocations. By doing so, we are dedicated to delivering well-informed investment ideas, providing valuable context, and offering early access to opportunities based on our in-depth understanding of investor objectives, risk appetites, and return profiles. Through our meticulous approach, we consistently curate and deliver tailored investment opportunities that precisely align with our investor clients’ needs and objectives.

True partnership – this core philosophy serves as a bedrock for achieving swift and tangible results, propelling our clients towards the realization of their growth objectives with unparalleled momentum. In the capacity of a trusted advisor and by prioritizing ethical principles and maintaining an atmosphere of mutual trust, we create an environment where collaboration thrives, enabling us to chart a strategic course that drives the realization of our client’s expansion objectives.

Our international reach is amplified by the robustness of our local stakeholder networks, seamlessly fusing international perspectives with local market insights. The insights gleaned from our multifaceted network enable us to swiftly recognize emerging sectors and harness untapped potential. As market landscapes evolve, our adaptive and informed approach positions us not only to anticipate shifts but also to proactively leverage them. In essence, our commitment to fostering relationships and navigating collaborations puts as at the forefront in identifying and seizing investment prospects for our investor clients.

Walter Capital Associates was established in 2014 by Swiss investment professional Raphael Walter, who brings a wealth of experience in originating, underwriting, and advising on alternative investments across diverse asset classes.

Prior to Walter Capital, he sourced, structured, and managed intricate debt and equity-oriented transactions within a prominent US/ME structured investment fund, particularly in the context of corporate recapitalization and real asset finance throughout both mature and emerging markets.

With a two-decade-long involvement in the alternative investment landscape, he has emerged as a trusted advisor, a seasoned origination specialist, and a valued dialogue partner for alternative investors with a distinct focus on European markets.