The Team.

Our team has a track record in delivering through a ground-up asset management approach; which drives our investment philosophy, to focus on activating spaces in a world of fast changing consumer trends

  • Managing Partner

    Elevate Capital is founded in 2024 by Ashish Manchharam, a seasoned Singaporean real estate entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in Asian real estate investments. Ashish founded and recently exited 8M Real Estate, a lifestyle-driven company focusing on curating F&B, boutique office and accommodation concepts with an AUM of S$1.45 billion, predominantly comprising of shophouses in Singapore.

    As a prominent figure in institutionalizing the Singapore shophouse sector, Ashish aims to capitalize on opportunities to expand beyond the shophouse space within the lifestyle real estate sector.

    Ashish is based in Singapore and has lived in the UK, USA and Hong Kong. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Rochester, NY .

  • Strategic Advisor

    Tripp brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial spirit and corporate leadership, having built real estate ventures and steered companies through periods of significant transformation. Tripp began investing in Singapore during his tenure at the Washington State Investment Board (“WSIB”), where he played a pivotal role in the formation and growth of 8M Real Estate alongside its founder Ashish Manchharam.

    Over his 16-year tenure at WSIB, Tripp spearheaded the development and execution of investment strategies for its US$25 billion global real estate portfolio. His leadership was key in driving strategic partnerships and establishing operating companies worldwide. Tripp's expertise also extended to overseeing strategic initiatives in risk management, real estate technology, and sustainability.

    After a successful career of building and scaling real estate companies, Tripp took on the role of CEO at Manulife US REIT (“MUST”), a pioneering Singapore-listed company that invests in commercial real estate in key U.S. markets. He led MUST through a period of exceptional volatility in both in U.S. commercial real estate and Singapore REIT markets, while guiding the company though a complex recapitalization. Based in Singapore, he was responsible for not only charting the strategic course for MUST but also managing its day-to-day operations.

    Tripp has lived and worked in the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore, and holds a B.A. in Geography and Urban Studies from Georgia State University.

  • Director, Portfolio & Asset Management

    Janelle is a seasoned asset management professional with a decade of hands-on experience working for private equity real estate firms across Singapore and Vietnam. Prior to joining Elevate, Janelle was Associate Director at Gaw Capital, responsible for driving asset management functions for core and value-add assets held under its funds. Prior to her tenure at Gaw Capital, Janelle spent seven years at 8M Real Estate, building up the asset management team and developed the company’s capabilities from its inception.

    Janelle holds a Bachelor of Science (Real Estate) from NUS Business School, Singapore.

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