Alta Advisers

London-based single-family office managing the Rausing family fortune, derived from Tetra Pak packaging empire. Founded 1996. Tetra Pak invented by Ruben Rausing (1895-1983) in Sweden, commercialized 1951 - revolutionized food/beverage packaging. Family relocated to UK in 1980s to escape Swedish taxation; maintains non-domiciled status. Combined family wealth ~$12-18B. Current generation: Hans Kristian Rausing, Lisbet Rausing, Sigrid Rausing (3rd gen from Ruben); also Finn, Jorn, Kirsten Rausing (children of Gad Rausing who bought out his brother 1995). Tetra Laval (parent company) generates €18B+ annual revenue. Alta Advisers manages diversified portfolio: public equities (~$9B+ disclosed across 100+ companies), hedge funds, PE, real estate, venture capital. Key equity stakes via Haldor Foundation (Liechtenstein) and Singapore entities (Winder Investments): IFF (20%+, fragrances), Linde, Givaudan, Sensient Technologies, SIG Group. Swiss vehicles: Longbow Finance SA (~$835M US equities), Freemont Management SA (~$300M). Singapore office (Maywood Asset Management) opened 2011 for Asian expansion. Philanthropy: Julia and Hans Rausing Trust donates ~£50M annually to UK charities.