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Belesta AG
Belesta AG was established in 1976 by Hans-Jörg Graf. The firm provided wealth management, estate planning and tax coordination to affluent families until its...
Belesta AG
Belesta AG was established in 1976 by Hans-Jörg Graf. The firm provided wealth management, estate planning and tax coordination to affluent families until its recent restructuring. Investment activity spanned direct co-investments, SPVs, fund-of-funds, hedge funds, private equity and real estate. Geographic reach included Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East & Central Asia. No specific portfolio holdings or deployment figures appear in public records. The firm maintains board members including Thomas Künzle and Markus J. Amstutz. It lists one mixed-use asset, Residenza Parco Lago in Paradiso, and affiliations with the Hans-Jörg Graf Stiftung. No operational events from the last 24 months are recorded. Belesta AG operated through a Swiss-regulated structure tied to VQF self-regulation and SFAA membership for its professionals.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
1976
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Hünenberg
Corporate office
Baar, Switzerland
Principals
Hans-Jörg Graf
Founder and Chairman
Thomas Künzle
Executive Chairman / CEO
Markus J. Amstutz
CEO / Board Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Belesta AG?
Thomas Künzle serves as Executive Chairman and CEO. Markus J. Amstutz serves as CEO and board member alongside founder Hans-Jörg Graf.
Is Belesta AG structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Belesta AG functions as a multi-family office. It historically allocated across multiple asset classes for several families rather than concentrating on venture-stage deals.
Does Belesta AG participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm used both fund-of-funds commitments and direct co-investments or SPVs. Public records do not break down allocation weights between the two.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
No public disclosure identifies the source families or wealth origin for Belesta AG clients.
Does Belesta AG maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The Hans-Jörg Graf Stiftung exists as a separate foundation. Details on its governance or funding separation from the family office are not disclosed.
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