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Renalco Family Office
Renalco Family Office traces to 1979 when attorney René Merkt established the platform alongside co-founder Albert Azoulay. The firm grew from the Merkt...
Overview
Renalco Family Office traces to 1979 when attorney René Merkt established the platform alongside co-founder Albert Azoulay. The firm grew from the Merkt family’s Geneva law practice into a regulated wealth-management vehicle for multiple families. Investment activity spans private equity, public equities, hedge funds, private credit, infrastructure, natural resources, and real estate. Deployment occurs through direct co-investments, SPVs, fund-of-funds, and philanthropic vehicles. Geographic reach covers Europe, North America, Asia, and South America. Sector exposure includes mobility and transportation, industrial tech, climate tech, energy transition, healthcare services, water tech, and the circular economy. The firm lists six named directors and investment professionals. Additional commercial holdings include SI Grands Espaces SA in Geneva. Renalco holds membership in the Swiss Association of Wealth Managers as a founding participant. Governance separates the original law-practice roots from the current FINMA-regulated entity through a board that includes former Pictet executives and external legal counsel.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
1979
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Geneva
Corporate office
Geneva, Switzerland
Principals
René Merkt
Founder
Albert Azoulay
Founder
Yves Burrus
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Cyril Abecassis
Member of the Board of Directors
Olivier Reymond
Director and Chief Investment Officer
Michel Schiffelholz
Chief Investment Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Renalco Family Office?
Olivier Reymond serves as Director and Chief Investment Officer. Michel Schiffelholz also holds the Chief Investment Officer title. Both previously worked at Banque Pictet & Cie.
Is Renalco Family Office structured as a single family office or multi-family platform?
The firm operates as a multi-family office. It evolved from the Merkt family’s Geneva law practice to serve multiple high-net-worth families.
What investment types does Renalco Family Office use?
Renalco deploys through direct co-investments and SPVs, fund-of-funds, hedge funds, infrastructure, natural resources, private credit, private equity, real estate, and philanthropic vehicles.
Which regions does Renalco Family Office cover?
Confirmed geographies include Europe, North America, Asia, and South America.
Does Renalco Family Office maintain industry association ties?
Renalco is a founding member of the Swiss Association of Wealth Managers. It also participates in the Chambre de Commerce Suisse pour la Belgique et le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg.
What is the regulatory status of Renalco Family Office?
The firm is authorised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
Where does the underlying wealth originate for Renalco Family Office?
The platform originated from the Merkt family’s Geneva law practice established by founder René Merkt.
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