About THFAO
THFAO is a private investment firm started by Darko Horvat, with the intent of in investing in and buying businesses ventures, fostering development and growth.
Driven by excellence and guided by a strategic approach, THFAO Investments is dedicated to fostering high-quality platform businesses, nurturing assets, and empowering visionary management teams.
Our Vision
THFAO envisions a dynamic investment landscape driven by collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Its foundation is built upon a commitment to identifying and cultivating potential within businesses that showcase robust fundamentals and promising future trajectories.
Our Approach
As the direct private investment arm for the Darko Horvat's family office, THFAO focuses on making strategic investments utilizing permanent capital.
We partner closely with founders and management teams, leveraging our expertise to foster the long-term evolution of vibrant businesses. Emphasizing majority investments, we embrace an indefinite investment horizon, aligning our goals with the sustained success of our partners.
Our Strategy
Driven by Darko Horvat's strong belief in the importance of human capital, THFAO mostly engages with individuals and companies who exhibit specific traits that we find important: typically equity investment of min $5 million (with co-investment opportunities starting at $1 million).
THFAO looks for strong positioning within attractive industry segments with clear future opportunities, low-risk profiles and compelling growth potential, healthy and sustainable profit margins and robust cash flow, and a solid, defencible market presence.
THFAO specialises in investments across several industry segments, including technology – specifically AI, Industry 4.0 and special situations.