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Azul World (Lam Family Office)
Larry Lam founded Azul World in 2012 following the 2011 sale of Portek International, the terminal operator he built, to Mitsui & Co. Shumei Lam, his daughter,...
Azul World (Lam Family Office)
Larry Lam founded Azul World in 2012 following the 2011 sale of Portek International, the terminal operator he built, to Mitsui & Co. Shumei Lam, his daughter, serves as Principal and Executive Director. The office allocates across infrastructure, logistics, real estate and private equity. Confirmed positions include PEAL Poultry Farm in Rwanda and sustainable aquaculture operations in Malaysia and Indonesia. It also holds direct interests in residential assets at 9A Swettenham Road and commercial property at Neue Fit Studio in Singapore. Geographic reach covers Africa, Asia and North America through direct co-investments and SPVs. Team size and total deployment remain undisclosed. Adjacent holdings include waste petrochemicals management and participation in family-office networks such as the Business Families Institute at SMU. Larry Lam died in 2014. The structure centers on direct ownership of operating businesses and real assets inherited from the Portek transaction, with investment decisions retained inside the family rather than delegated to external managers.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Singapore
City
Singapore
Corporate office
Singapore, Singapore
Principals
Larry Lam
Founder
Shumei Lam
Principal and Executive Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Azul World?
Shumei Lam serves as Principal and Executive Director. Larry Lam founded the office and remained involved until his death in 2014.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The portfolio originates from the 2011 sale of Portek International to Mitsui & Co for S$213.5 million.
Does Azul World participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The office executes direct co-investments and SPVs alongside ownership of operating businesses such as PEAL Poultry Farm and aquaculture farms.
Which sectors does Azul World target?
Confirmed focuses include AgriTech & FoodTech, ClimateTech and Mobility & Transportation.
What geographic regions does Azul World cover?
Investments span Africa, Asia and North America.
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