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§ Private Profile · Boston, MA, USA
Private equity firm acquiring and growing differentiated manufacturers of industrial technology, serving aerospace, defense, and robotics.
Artemis is a Chevy Chase, Maryland-based real estate investment management firm that manages capital across core-plus, value-add, opportunistic, and credit strategies on behalf of institutional investors. The firm focuses on major United States commercial real estate sectors, allocating capital toward multifamily, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and office properties. Since its inception, the organization has raised approximately $10 billion in total capital across multiple funds and joint ventures. In mid-2023, the firm successfully closed its fourth flagship vehicle, Artemis Real Estate Partners Fund IV, securing $2.2 billion in new commitments from public and corporate pension funds, endowments, and foundations. The firm is currently led by key executives including Co-CEO Alex O'Connor, who manages daily operations alongside the original creators. Artemis was founded in 2009 by Deborah Harmon and former United States Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker.
Artemis has raised $12.5M across 4 funding rounds.
Key people at Artemis.
Artemis was founded in 2017 by Allison Kopf (Founder & CEO).
Artemis has raised $12.5M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Artemis was founded in 2017 by Allison Kopf (Founder & CEO).
Artemis has raised $12.5M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Artemis's investors include Althea Wishloff, Compound, iSelect Fund, Telegraph Hill Capital, Ripple Ventures, Kathleen Merrigan, Matus Maar, Germin8 Ventures, New York Ventures, Argonautic Ventures, Phil Chen, Carter Williams.
Key people at Artemis.
Artemis has raised $12.5M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in May 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2021 | Brut | $75.3M Series C | Jérôme Berger | Lupa Systems, RED River West |
| Apr 7, 2021 | Nabla | $20.2M Other Equity | — | Julie Pellet, Marc Simoncini, Rachel Delacour, Xavier Niel, Firstminute Capital |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Farfetch | $1.1B Other Equity / Series A | — | Daniel Zhang |
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | $2M Seed | Althea Wishloff | Compound, ISelect Fund, Telegraph Hill Capital, Ripple Ventures | Announced |
| May 1, 2019 | $8M Series A | Kathleen Merrigan, Matus Maar | Germin8 Ventures, ISelect Fund, NEW York Ventures | Announced |
| Feb 7, 2018 | $1.5M Venture Round | — | Argonautic Ventures, Phil Chen, Carter Williams, David Hirsch, NEW York State, Onlan Capital Ventures | Announced |
| May 1, 2016 | $1M Seed | Charlie O'donnell | Compound, ISelect Fund, Telegraph Hill Capital, Metamorphic Ventures | Announced |
Artemis is a UK-based investment management firm founded in 1997, specializing in active fund management across multiple geographies including the UK, Europe, and the US. It offers a diverse range of investment products such as investment trusts, venture capital trusts, pooled funds, and segregated institutional portfolios. Artemis serves retail investors, financial advisers, and institutional clients like pension funds, focusing on delivering above-average returns through high conviction, actively managed portfolios without a single house style constraint. The firm manages over £23 billion in assets and emphasizes a collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment for its fund managers to optimize investment decisions[1][2][3].
Artemis was founded in 1997 with the mission of exemplary investment performance and client service. Initially independent, it underwent ownership changes including a majority stake acquisition by ABN AMRO in 2002 and later Fortis, before a management buyout in 2010 led to its current ownership structure under Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) and Artemis partners. The firm operates as a Limited Liability Partnership with 29 partners, including fund managers and key personnel, emphasizing team stability as a key to long-term success. Its offices are located in London and Edinburgh[1][2].
While Artemis is primarily an investment management firm rather than a technology company, it plays a significant role in the broader financial ecosystem by actively investing in sectors including technology through its global equity funds. The firm rides the trend of active management seeking alpha in volatile markets, leveraging market inefficiencies and specialist knowledge. Its timing aligns with increasing demand for active, differentiated investment strategies amid evolving global economic conditions. Artemis influences the startup and tech ecosystem indirectly by allocating capital to innovative companies within its portfolios, supporting growth and innovation across sectors[1][2].
Looking ahead, Artemis is likely to continue emphasizing active management and portfolio differentiation as market conditions evolve, potentially expanding its global reach and product offerings. Trends such as ESG investing, technological innovation, and market volatility will shape its investment strategies. The firm’s collaborative culture and flexible investment approach position it well to adapt and maintain influence in the competitive asset management landscape. Artemis’ commitment to client service and investment excellence suggests it will remain a key player in the UK and global fund management industry[1][2][3].