Partasio is your opportunity to diversify your financial portfolio
Invest in top-quality art portfolios and benefit from a proven track record of financial returns
Investing in blue-chip art has yielded annual returns of 8.6% since 2000, beating the performance of most stock markets during that time period.
Art provides great financial portfolio diversification given its low correlation with other asset classes.
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Individuals who not only possess financial resources but also art market access allocate a large proportion of their wealth to art.
60% of high-net-worth collectors allocate more than 10% of their wealth to art.
Art serves not only as a financial asset but also as a cultural good, offering people the opportunity to appreciate its beauty while gaining insights into history and society.
Through weekly educational content on the global art market and its dynamics, as well as regular cultural events and exhibitions, we are dedicated to promoting art as a valuable cultural good.
Blue-chip art refers to top-quality works created by artists who maintain the highest levels of financial, art historical, and cultural relevance in the global market.
With limited supply and strong global demand, blue-chip art offers the highest risk-adjusted returns within the broader art market.
Blue-chip art is expensive, with prices typically starting around USD 1 million per artwork.
The art market is opaque, with information about prices often asymmetrical, providing greater access to a select group of market insiders.
Blue-chip artworks are difficult to access, requiring a trustworthy partner to navigate this exclusive market.
Partasio is an investment firm specializing in art, offering people access to investments into curated portfolios of blue-chip paintings. Each portfolio consists of 4–6 carefully selected artworks, created after 1945 by some of the world’s most renowned artists. The goal is to acquire paintings at attractive prices and sell them profitably through a combination of strategic purchasing and value appreciation over the holding period.
Partasio sources paintings off-market through its extensive global network, avoiding public auctions. Each portfolio is held within a single-purpose vehicle, and investors can purchase notes issued by the single-purpose vehicle, entitling them to their pro-rata share of the portfolio’s cash flow – both ongoing and upon the sale of paintings. The intended holding period for each painting is no more than five years, during which Partasio actively manages the portfolio, overseeing insurance, logistics, and storage. When selling, Partasio strategically times and selects the optimal sales channel, leveraging its global network to maximize returns.
Crucially, Partasio’s interests are fully aligned with its investors. A performance fee is only charged upon the sale of a painting, based on the actual profit generated. Additionally, if a painting remains unsold beyond the five-year holding period, Partasio alone bears any ongoing maintenance costs, further reinforcing its commitment to executing sales within the expected timeframe. This structure ensures that Partasio’s success is directly tied to its investors’ success, making it a transparent and results-driven approach to art investment.
The structure is fully bankable and executed through an actively managed certificate (AMC). Investors acquire certificates issued by a single-purpose vehicle, structured as a Guernsey protected cell company (PCC). Each PCC has its own Swiss ISIN, allowing investors to purchase certificates simply by providing their bank with the ISIN and the desired number of units. The investment is then reflected in the investor’s bank account statement, just like any other financial asset.
The PCC is the legal owner of the paintings within a given portfolio. It has no debt, no other assets, and no operations beyond those directly related to the investment, maintenance, and sale of the artworks. Certificate holders are entitled to pro-rata cash flows (after costs and fees) generated by the underlying paintings. Since paintings do not generate regular income, investors instead receive pro-rata net disposal proceeds (after costs and fees) when the artworks are sold.
From a commercial perspective, this means that if an investor holds 1% of the certificates issued by a PCC, they effectively own a 1% share of the paintings held by that PCC and are entitled to 1% of the net proceeds from their sale, after costs and fees.
The art world is vast, but we focus exclusively on blue-chip contemporary paintings. Our approach is guided by strict internal parameters, both quantitative and qualitative, to define what constitutes top-quality, blue-chip art. Based on these criteria, only around 40 artists qualify. These artists have demonstrated long-term global relevance, both financially and from an art historical perspective. They are represented by the most prestigious international galleries, exhibited in leading museums, and included in top-tier global art collections. Historically, their works have delivered higher financial returns, lower volatility, and a reduced loss rate compared to the broader art market.
To source artworks from these high-profile artists, we leverage the extensive global network of our senior art experts, each with over 20 years of international art market experience. Their deep industry relationships and expertise provide access to paintings through private, off-market channels, bypassing the competitive auction environment.
When selecting artworks, we evaluate the quality and relevance of the painting within the artist’s overall body of work, the purchase price relative to market value, and the future upside potential. Our objective is clear: maximize risk-adjusted financial returns while minimizing downside risk as much as possible.
You do not need to be an art market expert to invest. Partasio’s expertise lies in sourcing, managing, and ultimately selling paintings for a profit. As an investor, your role is simple – select the portfolio you wish to invest in, and you will receive regular updates throughout the holding period.
Our team is composed of seasoned art market experts with deep knowledge and extensive experience in the blue-chip art sector. Their global network and privileged access allow us to source the finest artworks for each portfolio. This network enables us to focus exclusively on private, off-market acquisitions, ensuring favorable purchase terms, while also identifying the optimal timing and sales channels when divesting a painting.
During the holding period, Partasio collaborates with top-tier specialists in handling, shipping, framing, and insurance to minimize any risk of value depreciation. Additionally, we actively manage the portfolio, strategically increasing the paintings’ visibility and enhancing their exhibition and publication history. Investors also gain valuable market insights, with continuous learning opportunities about the artists in their portfolio and the art market as a whole.
Most importantly, Partasio’s interests are fully aligned with those of our investors. We only charge a performance fee upon the profitable sale of a painting, meaning Partasio earns only when investors profit. For a detailed breakdown of all fees, please refer to the Term Sheet.
We believe that diversification within the art market is essential to minimizing risk. That is why we offer investors the opportunity to invest in carefully curated portfolios of 4 to 6 paintings, rather than individual artworks.
The estimated average holding period per painting is no more than five years. To mitigate the investor’s risk of an extended holding period, investors cover ongoing maintenance costs- such as insurance, storage, and transportation – only for the first five years. If a painting remains unsold beyond this period, Partasio assumes 100% of the maintenance costs from year six onward.
This structure provides a strong commercial incentive for Partasio to sell each painting within the intended timeframe. If, however, we choose to hold on to a painting beyond five years, investors benefit from this decision at no additional cost. This further aligns Partasio’s interests with those of our investors, ensuring a focus on maximizing risk-adjusted returns within a reasonable holding period.
The PCC, as the owner of the paintings, delegates the ongoing maintenance tasks, such as insurance, storage, and transportation, to Partasio for the duration of the holding period.
Absolutely. Transparency is a fundamental aspect of our business. As an investor, you will receive updates as soon as a painting is purchased, including the investment rationale behind the decision. We also notify you when a painting is sold. Additionally, each investor is provided with a miniature version of the paintings they are invested in, along with an easel, allowing you to display the artwork at your home or office.
One of the unique advantages of investing in art is that the underlying asset is a real, tangible piece of work. We want to ensure you have the opportunity to experience the paintings that are part of your investment. To facilitate this, we host exclusive events and exhibitions where the artworks are displayed. If you are unable to attend these events, we are happy to arrange a private tour of the storage facility, where you can view the paintings firsthand.
If the net sales price of a painting exceeds the total of its purchase price and ongoing costs, you earn a profit. After each painting in a portfolio is sold, the net proceeds after fees are distributed to investors.
You must meet the professional investor requirements pursuant to the Swiss Financial Services Act to be eligible to invest. This generally requires (1) proven financial experience and at least CHF 500,000 of financial assets or (2) at least CHF 2 million of financial assets.
If you meet these criteria, you can register for free on our website. Visit the ‘Opportunities’ section to explore current investment options. Once you find an opportunity of interest, carefully review the associated Term Sheet. To invest, simply follow the purchase instructions provided. This typically involves notifying your bank of the ISIN you wish to invest in and specifying the number of certificates you would like to purchase. Your bank will then execute the trade on your behalf.
Feel free to contact us on support@partasio.com if you have any questions about the investment process.
The minimum investment is 30 certificates. The original issue price is CHF 1,000 per certificate. This means the minimum investment at issuance is CHF 30,000.
Absolutely not! The funds you invest go directly to the paying agent, a reputable Swiss bank, where they are held in the name of the PCC. These funds are used exclusively for purchasing paintings and covering ongoing costs such as management and administrative fees, as outlined in the Term Sheet. Partasio does not have access to these bank accounts.
Partasio does not provide tax advice. We recommend that investors review the Term Sheet for information on tax treatment and seek independent tax advice, as individual circumstances may vary. Generally, for individuals domiciled in Switzerland, gains from the sale of the underlying paintings are considered private capital gains, while losses are classified as non-tax-deductible private capital losses.
In the base case scenario, an investor should expect to receive their initial investment plus any profits through distributions from the sale of individual paintings. If you need to sell your certificates before all paintings in a given portfolio have been sold, please contact us on support@partasio.com. We will do our best to connect you with an interested buyer from our broad investor base.
The Net Asset Value (NAV) is calculated daily and is determined by the sum of the value of the underlying paintings and cash held by the paying agent in the name of the PCC, minus accrued costs and fees, divided by the number of outstanding certificates. For detailed calculations, please refer to the Term Sheet.
The paintings are valued at least once per year by a reputable, independent third-party art valuation company using market-standard valuation practices.
We regularly provide updates on the latest developments in the global art market. As an investor, you will also receive a tailored report at least twice a year on the artists and paintings in your portfolio. This report includes the latest NAV figure, along with insights on trends and developments that may impact the value of the paintings you are invested in.
If there are any questions or problems during the investment process, please contact us on investments@partasio.com. A member of our team will get back to you without delay to resolve any issues that may arise.
If you have any questions, email us at support@partasio.com. A member of our team will get back to you to answer any questions you may have.
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