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Andre Erlich
Founder at Erlich & Co
· Gstaad Area, Switzerland
Check size
€850K - €35M+
Lead stage
Early Stage
Deals tracked
17
Sectors
Hospitality, Restaurants
Hospitality
Restaurants
Hotels
Food-tech
Boutique Hotel Development
Fine Dining
Early Stage
Growth
Europe
About Andre
Andre Erlich is a Food & Hospitality investor and founder focused on building and investing in iconic hospitality and technology ventures. He operates at the intersection of restaurants, hotels, and food-tech platforms, connecting talent with capital and ideas with execution. Based on his LinkedIn activity, he is actively engaged in the hospitality ecosystem and demonstrates interest in media diversity and long-term trust-building with founders
Investment thesis
Food & Hospitality Investor connecting talent with capital in restaurants, hotels, and food-tech
Erlich & Co connects private investors and family offices with exclusive hospitality projects across Europe and the Middle East, focusing on restaurant acquisitions, boutique hotel development, and franchise expansion. The firm deploys capital through equity stakes in premium dining and accommodation concepts, targeting 8-14% annual returns with deals ranging from €850K to €35M+. They provide end-to-end advisory from deal sourcing and financial structuring to operational repositioning and strategic exits, leveraging insider access to off-market opportunities in Switzerland, France, Italy, and Monaco
Investment philosophy
I build and invest in iconic hospitality & tech ventures. From restaurants and hotels to food-tech platforms, I connect talent with capital and ideas with execution.
Investment focus
Andre invests across food, hospitality, and related technology ventures, with a thesis centered on connecting founders with capital and operational expertise. His focus spans restaurants, hotels, and food-tech platforms
Areas of expertise
Recent activity
Live platform data · proprietary, citable layer
Notable portfolio
Coffee Chain Development
Historic Hotel Geneva
Restaurant Group Acquisition
Michelin-starred Restaurant Milan
Boutique Hotel Swiss Alps
Dubai Restaurant Launch
Restaurant Sale to Family Office
Vienna Franchise Investment
Ganest
Notable deals
Ganest – Founder/operator role (current)
How to approach Andre
Hospitality Ventures — Restaurants and boutique hotels
Food-Tech Platforms — Tech-enabled food and hospitality solutions
Comprehensive Evaluation — Financial, operational, and market analysis
Frequently asked
Does Andre Erlich invest at Early Stage stage?
Yes. They invest at Early Stage, Growth stage.
Their geographic focus includes Europe.
What is their typical check size?
Andre Erlich's typical check size is €850K - €35M+.
They currently invest through Erlich & Co.
What sectors does Andre Erlich focus on?
Andre Erlich primarily invests in Hospitality, Restaurants, Hotels, Food-tech.
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