Our Story

Our History

Little Whale Capital was built from the ground up, with a clear purpose and without compromise.

Foundation

The Beginning

LWC was established in Geneva by principals with deep roots in institutional investment management and private wealth advisory, with a single purpose: to serve families as a dedicated, independent investment partner.

The most discerning families deserve the same calibre of investment management as the largest institutions, without the conflicts inherent in large financial groups.

Milestones

Building the Foundation

01

Chairman Appointed

Appointed Nick Maughan CBE as Chairman in January 2025, bringing a commitment to responsible investment and mission-driven leadership to the firm's governance.

02

FINMA Authorisation

Completed the FINMA licensing process in August 2025, achieving authorisation as an asset manager under the Swiss Financial Institutions Act (FinIA).

03

Permanent Offices

Inaugurated the firm's permanent offices at 5 rue Rousseau, 1201 Geneva, in October 2025, establishing a home in the heart of Geneva's financial district.

Today

Where We Are Now

Today, LWC operates from Geneva, authorised under FinIA and supervised by SO-FIT. The firm grows selectively, accepting a small number of new families each year to ensure service quality is never diluted.

The firm's principals remain its largest investors.

A firm built on principles, not on scale.

We welcome introductions from qualifying families and their advisors.