“ Companies with AI are going to replace Companies without AI.”
About us
Avatar Investments is an investment company that focuses on creating shareholder value by investing in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Europe and North America, to drive transformation and optimization through the strategic implementation of AI and IOT.
The Founder
Ludovico Fassati (Ludo) is an energetic senior executive with 20+ years of multinational experience across various industries, renowned for consistently creating significant value for shareholders and investors. After graduating from Bocconi University, he began his career in Private Equity before transitioning to corporate management and technology, where he developed a passion for AI and IoT. This led to C-level roles in both large corporations and AI tech unicorns. Ludo founded Avatar Investments in 2024.
What we believe in
Investment Focus
What are we focusing on?
- We invest in traditional businesses with clearly identified benefits from using AI tools
- We co-invest with Private Equity Funds and Entrepreneurs to boost shareholder value thanks to AI adoption
- We find and use the best AI solution available in the industry. We do not develop our own AI.
- We partner with innovative AI tech companies, becoming a design partner with joint IP ownership
- We are not a Venture Capital Fund
- We are not Consultants, System Integrators or Tech Resellers
Our unique Approach
Flexibility
We adopt a bespoke approach to each investment opportunity, exercising full flexibility in structuring the optimal deal structure: protected minorities, majority investments and full ownership, provided there is a clear and agreed-upon AI transformation plan tailored to the specific needs of the company
Hands on
Unlike a consulting firm, our approach is deeply integrated and hands-on. We work closely with management or insert key figures to drive the AI transformation plan, ensuring that every strategic initiative is effectively implemented and aligned with the company’s value growth objectives.
AI Network and expertise
We provide direct access to the largest and most influential AI companies in the world, such as Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft/OpenAI, Oracle, Palantir and many others. Additionally, our strong relationships with top-tier VC funds gives us access to the most innovative AI startups and talents.
AI Automation
Automate processes and decision making using AI and Big Data: such as procurement, marketing, inventory management, customer service, and others
Data Monetization
Collect and organize data in order to get value from it
People and organization
AI Transformation plan as a strategic priority for the management team
Train current employees in using new tools and hire new AI talents