Cambiata Stiftung
Schmidt-Ruthenbeck family's Single Family Office · Zurich, Switzerland
$5B estimated AUM
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About Cambiata Stiftung
Cambiata Stiftung is the Zurich-based single family office of the Schmidt-Ruthenbeck family, whose wealth derives from German retailer Metro AG (Media Markt/Saturn). Structured as a Swiss Stiftung, it houses the family's long-term investment mandate alongside philanthropic flows routed via the Meridian Stiftung, with an estimated $5B in assets per a third-party estimate. Named principals include Michael Schmidt-Ruthenbeck and Reiner Schmidt. The office invests across private equity (both direct and fund-of-funds), natural resources, secondaries and biotech, primarily in Europe and applying ESG criteria. Documented exposures include the SailGP sailing league.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambiata Stiftung?
Cambiata Stiftung is a single family office associated with Schmidt-Ruthenbeck family, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Where is Cambiata Stiftung located?
Cambiata Stiftung is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
How much does Cambiata Stiftung manage?
Cambiata Stiftung is estimated to oversee approximately $5B in assets. As a private family office it files no public AUM disclosures, so figures are third-party estimates compiled from public sources.