About us
Experienced investment leadership with a clear focus on opportunity, risk and long-term value.
A specialist New Zealand crypto investment company
Since 2019, Crossgate Capital has provided investors with a simple, professionally managed way to access the crypto market through a New Zealand company.
Rather than relying on only Bitcoin or a handful of familiar coins, our team manages a diversified portfolio of selected crypto assets designed to provide broader exposure across the evolving crypto market.
Our primary objective is long-term capital growth, complemented by the potential for shareholder distributions from staking rewards. We manage the portfolio and staking arrangements on your behalf.
Crossgate Capital is a regulated offer of shares (OFR12554) and a registered financial service provider (FSP649949).*
Our Core Values: Growth Focused. Secure. Accountable.
We build a trusted and transparent relationship with every investor, supported by professional management, strong governance and clear communication.
DISCIPLINED, NOT DRIVEN BY HYPE
We take a measured and professional approach to portfolio management, focused on delivering long-term capital growth for investors.
SHAREHOLDER FOCUS
Our focus is simple: delivering long term capital growth alongside responsive service, transparency and investor care.
REGULATED NZ STRUCTURE
Crossgate Capital is a regulated offer of shares and a Registered Financial Service Provider (FSP649949)*, providing investors with added confidence.
COMPLIANCE &
GOVERNANCE
Strong compliance and governance frameworks help protect investors and support long-term trust.
Your Investment is Managed by Our New Zealand Team
Crossgate Capital’s board and management team bring together deep experience across investment management, governance, financial markets and business leadership, combined with hands-on experience investing in the crypto markets. This breadth of expertise supports a disciplined approach to portfolio construction, risk oversight and long-term decision-making.
With backgrounds spanning listed markets, private enterprise and governance the team is focused on giving investors access to the opportunities in crypto through a professional, measured and investor-first approach.
Several members of our team have invested through multiple crypto market cycles, bringing first-hand experience of both the opportunities and the volatility that define this sector. This experience helps us distinguish between short‑term noise and durable trends, enabling more informed decisions on portfolio positioning, risk management and opportunities across the broader crypto market.
Meet The Team
Scott Lester
Director
Scott has been a director of Crossgate Capital for more than seven years and has extensive experience investing in cryptocurrencies through multiple market cycles. Prior to Crossgate Capital, Scott had already been actively investing in crypto assets, giving him early, hands‑on insight into this emerging sector.
A qualified Chartered Management Accountant, Scott has held directorships in both listed and non‑listed entities, including serving as Executive Director of a MIS fund listed on the NZX. Scott’s considerable experience in managing both funds and offers enables him to focus on delivering investor outcomes with a strong understanding of the financial sector, investor relations and regulations. Scott is a Member of the Institute of Directors.
Neville Brummer
Director
Neville has been a director of Crossgate Capital for more than seven years and has a long-standing focus on investing in cryptocurrencies through multiple market cycles.
Neville is a trained accountant and left the profession after qualifying to follow a career in financial, business and general management.Neville is also an adviser and shareholder to a number of successful businesses. He has held senior executive positions across a range of industries in both large international corporations and small to medium businesses.
Neville previously was an independent director of a MIS Fund which was listed on the NZX.
Nigel Brereton
CHAIRMAN / INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
A Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a member of the Institute of Directors, Nigel has been a chartered accountant since 1991 and recently retired as a partner in Russell Turner Chartered Accountants.
In this role he provided regular reporting and both management and governance support to clients from a wide range of industries and sizes.
Nigel has worked in both private practice and corporate roles in New Zealand and Australia, with Chair positions in both private companies and non-profit organisations.
Andrea Leeper
FUND MANAGER
Andrea is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (First Class Honours) and Post Graduate Diploma (First Class Honours) from Massey University, Auckland. Andrea has extensive experience in fund administration including AML, registry, accounting and tax.
Previously, Andrea was a Senior Manager for Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Auckland and Finance Manager for PwC London.