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Bodewise Cottonfield
Cottonfield Family Office AG was established in Zurich by Peter Schuppli and Karl Schädler. It supplies asset advisory, investment management, tax, legal,...
Overview
Cottonfield Family Office AG was established in Zurich by Peter Schuppli and Karl Schädler. It supplies asset advisory, investment management, tax, legal, and succession services to multiple families. The firm allocates across private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate, and collectibles. Positions include direct co-investments, fund-of-funds commitments, and infrastructure exposure. Activity centers on Europe with additional global real estate and Bitcoin holdings. The team comprises nine named partners. Adjacent vehicles include Beyond Foundation and Ernst und Adeline Schneider Stiftung. A planned 2026 merger with Bodewise AG will create Bodewise Cottonfield Family Office AG. Membership in SECA and the Swiss Association of Asset Managers supplies access to local deal flow and co-investor networks.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2004
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Zurich
Corporate office
Zurich, Switzerland
Principals
Karl Schädler
Managing Partner and CEO
Roy Darphin
Managing Partner and COO
Peter Schuppli
Founding Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Cottonfield Family Office AG?
Karl Schädler acts as managing partner and CEO. Roy Darphin serves as managing partner and COO. Both hold founder status per the Altss research record.
Does Cottonfield Family Office AG participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses fund-of-funds vehicles alongside direct co-investments and SPVs. Confirmed types include private equity, private credit, and infrastructure funds.
What investment stages does Cottonfield Family Office AG typically target?
Early-stage opportunities form part of the mandate. The firm also maintains exposure to later-stage private equity and real estate.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth origin remains undisclosed beyond service to entrepreneurial families, senior executives, and philanthropists.
How is Cottonfield Family Office AG related to Bodewise AG?
The two entities plan to merge in 2026 to form Bodewise Cottonfield Family Office AG. Philip Weis and Julian Boaden will join as partners post-merger.
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