GENTWO

About GENTWO

GENTWO, founded in 2018 by Patrick Loepfe and Philippe A. Naegeli, operates as a financial technology firm specializing in the securitization of both bankable and non-bankable assets. The company's establishment was driven by Loepfe's extensive experience, including his tenure as Head of Development of Structured Products at Vontobel and his co-founding of the structured products boutique EFG Financial Products, which later became Leonteq. This background in structured financial products provided a solid foundation for GENTWO's business concept. Philippe A. Naegeli complements this with his background in business development and his previous role as CEO of a family office.

The firm's core business revolves around providing a platform for asset managers, banks, family offices, and venture capitalists to create customized financial products. GENTWO has developed two primary platforms to facilitate this: GENTWO and GENTWO Digital. Through these platforms, clients can package a wide array of assets—such as real estate, fine art, private equity, and digital assets—into bankable securities with Swiss International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs). This process, known as securitization, transforms previously illiquid assets into tradable financial instruments that can be easily managed within a standard custody account.

The business model is service-oriented, generating revenue by charging fees for the setup and ongoing administration of these securitization vehicles. This approach offers clients a more cost-effective and faster alternative to traditional investment fund structures. A key feature of their service is the establishment of segregated, off-balance-sheet special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for each client and product. This structure insulates the investors from the issuer's default risk, meaning the underlying assets are protected even if GENTWO or its partners were to face financial difficulties.

GENTWO has achieved several milestones, including expanding its operations internationally and forming strategic partnerships. For instance, the company partnered with the Swedish digital asset custodian and staking service provider, Northstake, to launch a staking exchange-traded product (ETP). It has also collaborated with Apex Group to provide consolidated services to clients in the Apex ecosystem. The company's growth is reflected in its client numbers, having served over 300 clients and launched more than 1,500 investment products. Lucas Ereth currently serves as the CEO of the firm.