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Multi Family OfficeAllocates capital directlyLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 5 SOURCES

5AM Capital

Also known as 5AM Capital Pty Ltd

Sydney (Bondi Beach) investment firm founded 2022: runs a concentrated global equity fund for wholesale investors and an outsourced-CIO service for families.

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Identity

HEADQUARTERS
Sydney, Australia
OFFICES
Sydney · Brisbane
FOUNDED
2022
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
Yes — also manages others' money

Investment approach

SECTORS
Software & SaaSIndustrial & Manufacturing
GEOGRAPHY
Global
ROUTES
Direct investments
STRATEGIES
Public equities
INBOUND
Accepts submissions

Overview

5AM Capital Pty Ltd was founded in 2022 by Sam Chipkin, who previously worked in a family office, and has offices in Bondi Beach (Sydney) and Fortitude Valley (Brisbane). It is investment manager of the 5AM Capital Global Equity Fund, a wholesale fund holding 15-30 listed companies in infrastructure, testing and commissioning, online classifieds and business software (trustee Gannet Capital, minimum A$250,000). For a select group of families it also offers an outsourced CIO service covering portfolio oversight, manager and opportunity due diligence, governance and family board participation. The firm reports having passed A$100 million in funds under management.

Investment thesis

Owns irreplaceable, durable global businesses with competitive moats, long growth runways and strong unit economics, prioritising capital preservation and an absolute-return mindset.

People

  • Sam Chipkin
    Founder & Chief Investment Officer · source
  • Tom Perfrement
    Investment Principal · source
  • Glenn Poswell
    Advisor · source
  • Louisa Chipkin
    Strategy & Operations · source

Classification

Multi Family Office. Provides family-office services to several families and invests or allocates their money — through mandates, its own programmes or club deals. Advice-only firms are not listed. How family capital is classified →

FAQ

5AM Capital is a multi family office based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2022.

5AM Capital invests directly in companies. Its stated asset mix includes public equities.

5AM Capital invests in Software & SaaS and Industrial & Manufacturing.

Key people at 5AM Capital include Sam Chipkin (Founder & Chief Investment Officer), Tom Perfrement (Investment Principal), Glenn Poswell (Advisor) and Louisa Chipkin (Strategy & Operations).

5AM Capital states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.

Yes. 5AM Capital manages capital from outside investors.