Advising and connecting a new breed of private investors with high-growth, founder-led outdoor brands.
Ark One
Ark One
The outdoor industry is booming.
At Ark One, we link a new breed of private investors and brands together to unlock their potential by providing trusted introductions, experienced insight, guidance, and top-tier operational support from our base in Verbier, Switzerland—an epicenter for outdoor sports.
Europe. Australasia. North America.
Our Services
Investment
Our worldwide network and industry experience gives us early access to business opportunities, connecting the right people and partners around the globe to assist investors and brands with their needs.
We conduct our own due diligence and only make introductions when we believe there is alignment in terms of values and vision, helping providing stability and building long-term relationships.
We look for stable businesses with history as well as potential, in categories where we can bring operational assistance if needed.
Investment amounts and structures are tailored to the specific needs of each brand, from minority stakes to acquisition, based on its stage, strategic plans, and the opportunity.
Financing
An alternative to those looking to invest in the outdoor industry but not ready for equity investments, financing or inventory financing is a way to generate a return with low-risk.
Many brands need to pay for manufacturing in advance of delivering orders to distributors and retailers, leaving shortfalls in cashflow especially when running seasonal businesses.
Inventory financing is generally for a fixed amount, paid back with interest over 12 months, secured against the product itself.
This helps build a relationship between investor and brand, generating a deeper understanding of the business and preparing for investment opportunities when they arise.
Consulting
The most successful brands are started by creatives or engineers who see market opportunities and address real problems.
Leveraging our experience building global businesses, we offer individual mentoring to business founders to help give them the guidance they need so they can focus on what they do best: setting the vision, creating exceptional products, and inspiring the market to generate long-term demand..
We grow engaging brands, award-winning products & global success stories.
With over 20 years of experience in building multi-million dollar outdoor and lifestyle businesses, we are uniquely positioned to understand what it takes to achieve international success.
We are the secret behind some of the world’s fastest-growing brands.
