Our Story

For years, business owners seeking an exit have had only a limited pool of potential buyers: large family groups without dedicated M&A strategies, listed entities, competitors, or individual high-net-worth investors. Unlike international markets, Malta lacked a true private equity structure, one that could provide strategic and long-term investment solutions.


Our founder, drawing on extensive experience advising Maltese enterprises on succession and exit planning, saw this gap firsthand. Many well-run businesses struggled to find buyers who could offer both fair value and a commitment to safeguarding their legacy.


Azure Legacy was created to become that missing partner. Our mission is to build a holding company that invests in exceptional Maltese businesses. We offer entrepreneurs a trusted alternative, one that preserves what they have built while ensuring their companies continue to thrive and contribute to Malta’s economic future.



Our Acquisition

Philosophy

LONG-TERM INVESTMENT,

NOT QUICK TURNAROUND

We pursue a long-term approach, partnering with management to build sustainable value over time rather than seeking rapid exits or short-term gains.

STEWARDSHIP MINDSET

RATHER THAN AGGRESSIVE RESTRUCTURING

We aim to strengthen the business without forcing major changes.

DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE MALTESE BUSINESS CONTEXT

We understand how Maltese businesses operate, including local market dynamics, regulation, and family-owned enterprise traditions.

FOCUS ON PRESERVING

COMPANY CULTURE & EMPLOYEES

We prioritise preserving the company’s culture and valuing its employees, recognising them as central to the business’s long-term success and continuity.

DISCREET AND 

RELATIONSHIP-CENTRED CONVERSATIONS

We favour confidential, trust-based dialogue, prioritising long-term relationships over transactional discussions.

COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

We work alongside existing leaders, respecting their vision while offering support and practical experience.

Our Governance

Structure behind our platform

Our investment approach is supported by a structured governance framework designed to ensure discipline, transparency and accountability in every decision we make. 

Thomas Cremona | Founder

Thomas is an accountant by profession, with experience in both entrepreneurship and consulting. 


Thomas worked on transactions across multiple sectors in Malta within the Deal Advisory team of a Big Four firm. He later founded Casa Rooms, which grew into one of the country’s leading property management companies and was subsequently acquired by a listed entity.


Following this successful exit, Thomas shifted his focus toward advising business owners on exits, succession, and value realisation. Through this work, he identified a clear gap in the Maltese market for a structured private equity partner dedicated to long-term continuity and fair, professional ownership transfer.



Investment Committee

The firm is guided by an independent Investment Committee responsible for reviewing, challenging and validating the investment thesis behind each prospective opportunity. This ensures that investment decisions benefit from diverse expertise and rigorous evaluation.

Investor Network

The initial capital is being sourced from a select network of friends and family who are aligned with our long-term vision. By partnering with individuals who share our values, we ensure a collaborative and transparent environment with a deeply committed investor base.