Private Investment · Family Office

We back ideas
that make people say
"That's genius!"

A private holding company and family office backing exceptional businesses, inventions, real estate, and ideas at every stage.

The private family office of the Bilter Family — investing across industries since 2006.

We invest in everything
that excites us.

From early-stage startups to real estate, consumer brands to scientific breakthroughs — if the idea is strong, we want to hear it.

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Businesses

Startups, established companies, franchise concepts, service businesses — at any stage of development.

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Inventions

Products, patents, hardware, consumer goods. If you invented something the world needs, we want to see it.

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Real Estate

Development projects, acquisitions, conversions, hospitality properties and everything in between.

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Investments

Joint ventures, co-investments, fund opportunities, and structured capital partnerships.

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Technology

Software, platforms, AI, biotech — technology that solves real problems at meaningful scale.

Anything Else

If it doesn't fit a category but you believe it's extraordinary — submit it anyway. We like surprises.

A different kind
of investor.

That's Genius is the private investment arm and family office of the Bilter Family. We operate as a holding company with interests spanning hospitality, real estate, consumer brands, and early-stage ventures.

We don't follow trends. We back founders and ideas that show genuine insight, strong fundamentals, and the potential to build something lasting.

We move quickly, think long-term, and treat every founder with the respect their vision deserves.

20+
Years investing
3
Active portfolio companies
$∞
No max deal size
48h
Response time goal

Got something genius?
Tell us about it.

We review every submission personally. No middlemen, no algorithms — just a real conversation if it's a fit.

We respond to every serious submission within 48 hours.