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Rockstead Capital
Rockstead Capital was established in 2005 by Lester Tay. The firm’s wealth origin traces to Tay’s work in accounting and capital-markets advisory.
Rockstead Capital
Rockstead Capital was established in 2005 by Lester Tay. The firm’s wealth origin traces to Tay’s work in accounting and capital-markets advisory. It serves families across the UK, China, Europe, Malaysia, India, Vietnam and Indonesia through family-office advisory services. The firm deploys capital across public equities, private equity, real estate and credit. It structures investments through direct holdings, SPVs and fund commitments. Confirmed relationships include board roles at Genesis Unicorn Acquisition Corp. and partnerships with ADDX. Geographic reach centres on Singapore with activity across Southeast Asia and selected European and Indian markets. Investment decisions integrate public-market exposure with private opportunities under a multi-cycle philosophy. The team includes 18 named professionals. Additional offices are not disclosed. Lester Tay’s son Colin Tay is noted as co-founder of Rockstead Capital Group. November 2024: Shawn Tan spoke at the NUS Asset & Wealth Management Club. The firm maintains a MAS licence and participates in the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore. Governance is supported by external structures including trusts and wills. The firm works with legal and tax partners to manage cross-border wealth transfer. This architecture separates investment execution from family decision frameworks while preserving confidentiality standards.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2005
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Singapore
City
Singapore
Corporate office
30 Cecil Street #17-08, Prudential Tower, Singapore 049712
Principals
Lester Tay Lee Chye
Chief Executive Officer and Fund Manager
Justinus Nurman
Chief Operating Officer
Ng Kai Hwai
Chief Finance Officer
Altss tracks 3 additional named team members for this firm — including direct investment leads, IR, and operating principals not listed on the public website.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Rockstead Capital?
Lester Tay serves as Chief Executive Officer and Fund Manager. Stephen Lai is listed as Chief Investment Officer. Shawn Tan heads Investment Advisory.
How does Rockstead Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The firm maintains partnerships with ADDX and board relationships at Genesis Unicorn Acquisition Corp. It also draws on networks through Loo Cheng Guan’s roles at Vermilion Gate and Precursor Group.
Is Rockstead Capital structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It operates as a multi-family office. Services include discretionary portfolio management, external asset management and bespoke funds under a MAS Capital Markets Services licence.
Does Rockstead Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses both fund commitments and direct holdings through SPVs. It also offers external asset management services to clients.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The firm traces its origin to founder Lester Tay’s career in accounting and capital-markets advisory. It now serves multiple affluent Asian families.
Does Rockstead Capital maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
OneRHT Foundation is listed in records. Investment and advisory activities remain under the licensed entity Rockstead Capital Private Limited.
What is Rockstead Capital's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm provides access to private investments curated for families. It maintains board roles in private equity funds and works with external partners on specific vehicles such as GIP Fund II.
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