An independent manager of alternative investment funds

We find opportunities where others aren't looking, through an international network, our own analysis, and inventiveness. We are small by design: no committees, no politics, fast decisions, and clear accountability. We put our own money to work in every fund we manage.

Manager of alternative investment funds (AIFM), regulated by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway.

What we believe

We believe the market, over time, rewards independent thinking and patience. We don't invest to look like everyone else. We invest to be right and to generate strong risk-adjusted returns. That means we're sometimes early, sometimes alone, and always comfortable holding views the consensus doesn't share. Our strength is the combination of structured analysis and the willingness to act where others hesitate.

The story behind the name Avanto

Avanto was Rune Mæle's first horse at national team level. Rune is an accomplished dressage rider who has competed at a high level, and the partnership between them left an early mark. Riding was his first experience of what a good partnership requires: trust, patience, and the willingness to find the rhythm together.

That's good grounding to carry into an investment business. Years later, when it came time to name his alternative investment company, the choice was easy. Since 2015, Avanto has stood firmly on its own.