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Investing In Good.

for Good.

Grounded in Epicurean ideals, we prioritise sustainable principles for long-term growth.

We believe true wealth extends beyond economics.

Our commitment remains firmly rooted in meaningful relationships. For Good

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About Us

Delivering Value in Every Relationship.

August One is a family office and private investment firm focused on unlocking asymmetric economic, business and personal opportunities for our families, investors and partners. We invest across asset classes in sectors that can have a tangible, transformative impact on our Planet

August One is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and by the Comissao do Mercado de Valores Mobiliarios (CMVM) in the European Union.

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From their origins in ancient clay craftsmanship, ceramics have always reflected culture, history, and creativity. They link us to the past, influence the present, and shape the future — a lasting symbol of artistry, tradition, and harmony with the environment.

Investment strategy

Enabling the Financial, Strategic and Personal Lives of the Families We Serve.

Financial

We have a clear objective of accessing asymmetric opportunities to achieve financial returns. We are sector and stage agnostic and are able to invest across Venture, PE, Buyouts and real assets. However, as a ‘Planet First’ investor, we have a greater focus on the following areas:

Clean Energy

Regenerative Agriculture and Food

Sustainable Built Environment

Smart supply chain and logistics

Business

Our investment vehicles go beyond financial returns, offering Global South families access to strategic, operational, and acquisition opportunities in key sectors and regions in Europe.
By partnering actively with local governments, family-owned businesses, and universities in Europe, we uncover and access opportunities often overlooked by others.

Personal Benefits

We share a common commitment to family, community, and the planet, yet objectives often differ between the Global South and the West.
We are dedicated to democratizing access by enabling mobility, opportunities, and resources for families in the Global South.

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Access Breeds Success

August One directly connects the Global South with Europe, providing families access to valuable opportunities, strategic networks, and government partnerships.

We guide families on a journey of transformation—from legacy to ambitious growth, from the vibrant Global South to the stability and opportunity of Europe. They preserve their cherished family values while becoming active contributors to a thriving planet.

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Strategic connections to foster growth and mobility

access

Investments that integrate sustainable practices for planetary

good.

Skills, capital, networks and markets

Asymmetric returns

on high-reward

opportunites

Funds

Over a Decade of investment experience in Asia & Europe.

Through partnerships and co-investments in Asia and Europe, August One has built a proven track record of significant exits and valuations. Beginning with deep-tech and the blue economy and expanding to renewable energy, smart logistics, and sustainable solutions, aiming for strong financial returns and a healthier planet.

Our Active Investments

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Family Focused

Empowering Global South Families for Generational Success.

We see ourselves as custodians for future generations, empowering the next wave of family business leaders.

Our Rising Stars program builds a shared understanding between Global South and Western family-owned businesses, focusing on long-term planetary stewardship, community commitment, and business sustainability.

By providing access to capital, skills, networks, and opportunities, we help the next generation drive innovation, sustainability, and personal growth while strengthening the global family business ecosystem.

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Team

Our Management Team

Access Breeds Success

Sameer Narula

Alex Kumar

Events

News,
Engagement
& Perspective

Reciprocal Learning Systems: Why Family Business Succession Must Change

By Sameer Narula, Director of August One | Published on 16/09/2026 The Challenge: Yesterday's Playbook Won't Work Family businesses enjoy an unusual advantage: they can think beyond quarterly earnings. Yet most are training their next generation for a world that no longer exists. The family business leader of 2045 will inherit a radically different reality - one shaped by converging forces moving faster than ever before. Consider what's accelerating simultaneously. Artificial

Building for Good: Our Winter Reading List for a Reflective New Year

Winter and the turn of the new year offer a natural pause to slow down, reflect, and look ahead with clarity. Our winter reading list brings together perspectives on money, human behaviour, relationships, and long term decision making themes that resonate deeply with family businesses, principled operations, and stewardship of people and planet.From quiet introspection to broader economic and social insight, these books invite reflection on how values are shaped and carried f