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Crossinvest (Asia)
Crossinvest (Asia) was established in 2005 as the Asian extension of a Swiss single-family office that began in 1985. Cem Azak joined as majority shareholder...
Crossinvest (Asia)
Crossinvest (Asia) was established in 2005 as the Asian extension of a Swiss single-family office that began in 1985. Cem Azak joined as majority shareholder and chairman in October 2020 after senior roles at EFG Bank Singapore and DBS Private Bank. The firm allocates across asset and wealth management, private equity and venture capital. It executes direct co-investments and SPVs in early-stage opportunities, primarily within Asia. Team members bring prior experience at institutions including Morgan Stanley, Barclays and Citibank. Crossinvest maintains five named principals and additional client-facing staff in Singapore. It holds memberships in the Institute of Banking & Finance Singapore and the Association of Independent Wealth Managers. The firm’s structure preserves Swiss private-banking governance while operating as an independent multi-family office serving exclusively high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2005
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Singapore
City
Singapore
Corporate office
Singapore, Singapore
Principals
Cem Azak
Majority Shareholder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Lucy Gao-Azak
Chief Operating Officer & Head of Wealth Management, Member of the Board, Co-Chair of the Investment Committee
Nicholas Moraitis
Managing Director – Private Clients
Eunice Yvette Ng
Managing Director – Private Clients
M.K. Chan
Head of Middle Office & Client Accounts
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Crossinvest (Asia)?
Cem Azak serves as Chairman and CEO. Lucy Gao-Azak acts as Co-Chair of the Investment Committee alongside her role as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Wealth Management.
How does Crossinvest (Asia) source proprietary deal flow?
The firm draws on the principals’ prior networks at EFG Bank, DBS Private Bank, Morgan Stanley and other institutions. It also leverages relationships built through private equity and venture capital activities.
Is Crossinvest (Asia) structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as a multi-family office that also executes direct co-investments and SPVs in early-stage companies alongside traditional wealth-management mandates.
Does Crossinvest (Asia) participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm pursues both fund commitments and direct co-investments or SPVs, according to its stated investment types.
What investment stages does Crossinvest (Asia) typically target?
Confirmed stages center on early-stage opportunities within private equity and venture capital.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The firm originates from a Swiss single-family office established in 1985 and now serves multiple high- and ultra-high-net-worth families and institutions.
What is Crossinvest (Asia)’s known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
It maintains capacity for direct co-investments and SPVs in addition to fund commitments, executed through open-architecture platforms.
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