AVCJ Private Equity Forum Hong Kong 2026
Asia’s premier private equity event for the last 39 years
For 39 years, the AVCJ Private Equity Forum has been where Asia’s private markets industry comes to do business. Over 3,200 senior professionals, including 900 LPs from 38 geographies, gather for four days of content, debate, and connections that matter.
As geopolitical fragmentation reshapes capital flows and LPs increasingly look to Asia as a diversification play, the agenda goes deep on what’s next. From navigating extended hold periods and unlocking liquidity in a slower exit environment, to how GPs are adapting operating models and value creation strategies in the age of AI, the programme reflects the realities of today’s market. Discussions will also explore evolving LP allocation strategies, innovative liquidity solutions, private wealth’s growing role in alternatives, and the continued localisation of deal-making across Asia’s diverse markets.
Whether you’re raising a fund, deploying capital, or shaping policy, this is the room you need to be in.
Conferences like AVCJ are where I can meet people that I’ve known since many years ago, but I also meet new people. I meet LPs and GPs, we have good conversations, so this is a perfect spot to get the valuable information I need and get input for our investment processes and decisions going forward.
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Lead Sponsors
Affinity Equity Partners
http://www.affinityequity.comAffinity Equity Partners is an independently owned private equity fund managers established in March 2004 following the spin-off of the UBS Capital Asia Pacific team, the successful private equity arm of UBS AG in the region. Affinity raised its fourth external fund of US$6.0 billion in December 2017. Affinity Equity Partners currently advises and manages more than US$14 billion of funds and assets, with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Beijing. Since inception, Affinity Equity Partners has completed over 50 landmark transactions in eleven countries across various industries and sectors with aggregate transaction value of US$22 billion. Our Firm invests in businesses with an established track record, strong market positions, demonstrable earnings momentum and growth ambitions.
BC Partners
http://www.bcpartners.comBC Partners is a leading alternative investment manager with over €40 billion in assets under management across private equity, private debt, and real estate. A pioneer in European buyout established in 1986, BC Partners today invests across Europe and North America.
BC Private Equity has raised 11 successive funds totaling over €30 billion of committed capital, making 124 private equity investments, and generating significant co-investment deal-flow for its investors. It is currently investing its eleventh fund, targeting upper mid-market buyout opportunities across its four core sectors: TMT, Healthcare, Industrials & Business Services, and Consumer, in Europe and North America.
BC Credit manages opportunistic and direct lending strategies targeting primarily direct private credit origination in the mid-market in North America, with opportunistic European exposure.
BC Real Estate is investing its first fund, and targets value-add Office and Living opportunities in Western Europe with a focus on asset repositioning in high density locations.
EQT
https://eqtgroup.comEQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management (EUR 134 billion in fee-generating assets under management), divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership.
Pacific Equity Partners
http://www.pep.com.auPEP is Australasia’s largest private markets firm, with A$18 billion AUM across various investment strategies. Since its founding in 1998, PEP has made more than 200 investments including bolt-ons, has engaged in A$54 billion of transactions, including both acquisitions and exits, and has delivered a 28% average Net IRR p.a. across the closed end funds. These results are built on a team-based approach of apprenticeship, long term experience, aligned incentives – and a disciplined investment focus, that has delivered ‘best in class’, consistent results for our investors and partners over the last 27 years. Our long-term investors include the world’s largest and most experienced investment institutions and sovereign wealth funds, as well as private wealth investors. PEP has been the recipient of various industry awards over the past 27 years, including the Firm of the Year Award from the Australian Investment Council (AIC) in 2024 and 2025.
PAG
https://www.pag.com/en/PAG is a leading Asia Pacific-focused alternative investment firm which manages more than USD55 billion in capital across Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit & Markets businesses for a globally diversified base of 300 institutional investors. PAG has more than 790 employees in 15 key offices globally.
Asia Series Sponsor
KPMG
https://home.kpmg/cn/enKPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 147 countries and territories and have more than 219,000 people working in member firms around the world. KPMG’s Private Equity group in China provides end to end advisory and assurance services to private equity funds, venture capital funds, private credit funds, sovereign wealth and other direct investment managers. Moreover, to augment this, KPMG China and its member firms have established focused industry groups covering areas in which we have particular knowledge. Not exhaustive, but we have sector capabilities focused on Consumer Markets, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Industrials, Infrastructure, Logistics, Pharmaceuticals and TMT.
Co-Sponsors
Alvarez & Marsal
https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/Founded in 1983, Alvarez & Marsal is a leading global professional services firm. Renowned for its leadership, action and results, Alvarez & Marsal provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services, delivering practical solutions to address clients' unique challenges. With a worldwide network of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities, Alvarez & Marsal helps corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies drive transformation, mitigate risk and unlock value at every stage of growth.
Chrys Capital
http://www.chryscapital.comFounded in 1999, ChrysCapital is one of the largest and most established India-focused private equity firms. By any measure, ChrysCapital’s track record is one the strongest in the context of Indian private equity – $4 billion raised across 8 funds, 86 investments, and 67 full exits. The firm has fully realized five successive funds on schedule with strong US$ net returns, which is unprecedented not just in India, but potentially also emerging markets in general. Overall, ChrysCapital has invested $3.0 billion and realized $5.3 billion, which equates to a disproportionately high share of total PE realizations from India. The firm has achieved all this while maintaining one of the lowest loss ratios and fee drags in the industry (~15% fee-to-invested capital vs 20-25% for the industry).
Coller Capital
http://www.collercapital.comColler Capital is a global leader in the secondary market for private assets, renowned for being a pioneer and innovator in the asset class. Founded in 1990, Coller provides investment and liquidity solutions to private market investors worldwide, and currently manages $36 billion in private equity, private credit, and other private market vehicles. With headquarters in London and offices across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, our multinational team offers a truly global reach.
Coller has exclusively focused on secondary investing since inception and today boasts one of the largest dedicated investment teams in the asset class.
Coller’s Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions (PWSS) business offers perpetual funds to eligible private wealth investors globally."
Evercore
https://www.evercore.com/Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic and financial significance to boards of directors, management teams and shareholders, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic shareholder advisory, restructurings, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public and private capital and delivers equity research and equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth and institutional investors. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York with 2,500+ employees in 25+ offices across North America, Europe, South America, the Middle East and Asia.
Evercore Private Capital Advisory (PCA) is a leading advisor to GPs and LPs on liquidity solutions across the private secondary market and debt capital markets. With a global team of over 160 dedicated secondary professionals, PCA is one of the largest and most experienced secondaries advisory platforms in the market.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
https://www.gsam.comGoldman Sachs Asset Management delivers investment and advisory services across public and private markets for the world’s leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals, overseeing more than $2.8 trillion in assets under supervision as of December 31, 2023.
The business is driven by a focus on partnership and shared success with its clients, seeking to deliver long-term investment performance drawing on its global network and deep expertise across industries and markets.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the largest managers of private capital globally and invests in the full spectrum of alternatives, including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure and sustainability.
J-Star
http://www.j-star.co.jp/en/J-STAR is a private equity investment company that provides solution capitals to mid-sized Japanese companies through our investment. Founded in 2006, J-STAR has served funds managing and advising over JPY 100bn across 4 vintages, consistently producing top class performance.
We are a group of over 20 experienced, local investment professionals who have abundant experience in the private equity investment since the early stage of the Japanese buyout market. Targets investment opportunities in small to mid-sized Japanese companies with established business models that are unique, established brands and / or leading positions in their market niches that need capital via creative solution.
J-STAR strives for maximization of the business values while communicating with the management teams, shareholders including founding owners, business partners, banks, etc.
L Catterton
https://www.lcatterton.comL Catterton is a market-leading consumer-focused investment firm, managing approximately $33 billion of equity capital across three multi-product platforms: private equity, credit, and real estate. Leveraging deep category insight, operational excellence, and a broad network of strategic relationships, L Catterton's team of more than 200 investment and operating professionals across 17 offices partners with management teams to drive differentiated value creation across its portfolio. Founded in 1989, the firm has made over 250 investments in some of the world's most iconic consumer brands.
Madison India Capital
http://www.madison-india.comMadison India Capital is one of India's leading independent private investment firms. Since its inception more than ten years ago, the firm has generated more than $1 billion in total value, including distributions to fund of funds, financial institutions, pension funds, secondary funds, and family offices.
We offer liquidity to shareholders of exceptional companies and partner with both private equity managers as well as ambitious management teams of portfolio companies. We have been trusted liquidity partners to leading venture capital and private equity funds, founders, and employees. Over the past decade, we have provided liquidity to more than 500 shareholders and provided exits to over 25 leading institutional funds, many of whom have returned to us for single assets or portfolio repeat solutions.
The firm takes an active role where helpful and works collaboratively with other investors to help management achieve its growth plans. The firm has offices in Delhi and Singapore.
Navis Capital Partners
https://www.naviscapital.comNavis Capital Partners (“Navis”) was founded in 1998. It has over two decades of experience in partnering and growing distinctive companies in Southeast Asia. Navis has made over 90 control growth buyout investments and over 80 follow-on investments. Our 25 years of investing experience, focused on transforming and growing middle market businesses with a distinctive competitive advantage, has delivered top quartile returns.
Navis manages several private and public equity capital commitments totalling over ~USD 5 billion, and whose investors include a number of well-known US, European, Middle Eastern and Asian institutional investors and family offices.
Navis operates 6 offices across the region and has over 100 professionals comprising of 15+ nationalities. This strength in numbers and longevity in the region results in all of Navis’ companies to be leaders or near leaders in their fields. Industries/segments in which Navis has invested include healthcare, education, food processing, F&B, industrial products amongst others.
The firm contributes both capital and management expertise to its portfolio companies with the objective of directing strategic, operational and financial improvements, typically through initiatives that drive growth, margin improvement and asset efficiency. 80% of Navis’ realised returns have been driven by revenue and EBITDA growth.
Navis’ investment model places a low reliance on leverage to drive its equity returns.
Navis has launched its Navis Asia Credit platform to leverage on the firm’s extensive and deep sourcing capabilities in the region, and will seek to provide liquidity solutions to high quality middle market family owned businesses.
ShawKwei & Partners
http://www.shawkwei.comShawKwei & Partners is an international private equity fund manager based in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and San Francisco. We have been investing across Asia, the USA, and Europe for over 30 years and understand the challenges facing companies competing in today’s global markets.
We invest with mid-market industrial and service businesses capitalizing on ShawKwei’s core strengths: detailed and insightful analysis, operational skills, and transformation experience to drive business profitability and capital efficiency. ShawKwei’s partnership with management is pivotal to transforming and improving those investments.
We take significant ownership stakes in our investments coupled with our disciplined and hands-on management to assist portfolio companies to build better business and achieve long-term success. The ShawKwei strategy, methods and practices are specially crafted for businesses operating across Asia, Europe, and USA.
The Longreach Group
http://www.longreachgroup.comThe Longreach Group is an established independent private equity firm with offices in Hong Kong and Tokyo. The Firm focuses on Japan related control buyouts in the industrial and technology, consumer related and business services sectors. The Firm manages four Funds which have accumulated approximately US$2.7 billion of committed limited partner and co-investment capital and has a strong track record of portfolio company value creation and realizations.
Longreach currently has 19 investment professionals located in Tokyo and Hong Kong. The firm also enjoys the support of prominent and highly committed Advisors located in Tokyo, Taipei, Singapore, London, New York, and Dallas.
Venturi Partners
https://www.venturi.partners/Venturi Partners is a consumer-focused growth equity platform investing in Series B to D stage companies across India and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2020, Venturi backs consumer-centric and purpose-driven brands with a commitment to creating lasting positive impact. With initial investments ranging from USD 15–40 million, the firm combines strategic capital with deep operating expertise to help companies scale sustainably and profitably.
Venturi’s distinct value creation approach is rooted in its close collaboration with founders, strong focus on board level participation, as well as hands-on operational support leveraging the team’s deep sector and operating expertise.
The firm recently announced its first close of USD 150 million for Fund II, with a final close target of USD 225 million by June 2026. Venturi aims to build a concentrated portfolio of 8-10 companies in Fund II. In addition to participating in the main fund, investors can participate through a 1:1 co-investment strategy – a model that proved to be highly successful in Fund I.
Its debut fund (USD 180 million) was closed in June 2022 and backed by prominent families in Europe and Asia, including Frédéric de Mevius (AB InBev family)and Ackermans & van Haaren (a listed Belgian company).
Venturi has built a diverse portfolio of seven high-growth consumer brands to date, including Livspace, Country Delight, Believe, Pickup Coffee, DALI, K-12 Techno Services, and Just Quick Run with upcoming eight investment to conclude the deployment of Fund I.
Yanagi Capital Partners
https://yanagicapital.com/Yanagi Capital Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to investing in Japan’s dynamic consumer sector. Established as a co-GP joint venture between CP Group (CPG) and CTBC Financial Holding (CTBC), our platform combines the institutional strength, global network, and deep credibility of our two sponsors to unlock significant value. The fund targets USD300 million in commitments to invest in high-potential mid-market Japanese consumer companies, with a strategic focus across the food and wellness value chain.
Our mission is to partner with leading Japanese brands and support their transformation into globally recognized players. As Japan’s domestic market matures, we see tremendous opportunities to help companies expand overseas and meet the growing international demand for trusted, high quality Japanese products. We primarily invest in businesses within food & beverage, functional foods, beauty & wellness, restaurants, pet products, active lifestyle and household products.
Our investment philosophy is guided by patience, discipline, data-driven decision-making. With an emphasize active partnership and value creation, Yanagi Capital Partners collaborates closely with portfolio companies to optimize performance, scale internationally, and unlock sustainable growth. Typical equity commitments range from USD 10 million and USD 50 million, reflecting our focus on minority growth investments that deliver strategic impact.
What differentiates Yanagi Capital Partners is the strategic synergy between our sponsors. This partnership offers proprietary access to deal flow and distribution through a global retail ecosystem encompassing 15,000+ convenience stores and 2,500+ supermarkets. Beyond capital, we provide our portfolio companies with a unique platform to accelerate international sales, recruit top global talent, and navigate cross-border complexities—creating a distinct competitive edge.
Our long-term ambition is to evolve Yanagi Capital Partners into a multi-strategy asset management platform serving Japan and the broader Asia region.
Investment Summit Legal Sponsors
Baker McKenzie
https://www.bakermckenzie.comBaker McKenzie is a transactional powerhouse with unmatched private equity focus and expertise. We work with some of the world's largest financial sponsors on acquisitions, exits and portfolio company needs. We help structure deals to minimize risk and ensure that clients achieve their goals.
With over 300 private equity lawyers, we have more experts in more markets than any other private equity practice and work seamlessly across borders to deliver innovative advice wherever it may be. Seamless, global operation is part of our DNA.
Our full service firm and breadth of practices enables us to address all aspects of the transaction, bringing specialists that are best in class in their fields.
The combination of our deep sector local expertise, and our ability to work seamlessly across each of the countries and specialisations means we can add unique value in shaping, negotiating and closing the deal. We are a true partner in the investment process, from initial investment to exit, that can help structure financing, incentivise management, create value in the portfolio company and execute a successful exit.
The results speak for themselves - we lead and close complex deals - every day.
Rajah & Tann Asia
https://www.rajahtannasia.comRajah & Tann Asia is one of the largest regional networks that brings together leading law firms and more than 1,000 fee earners across Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam; with each offering the highest standards of service to locally based clients while collectively having the capability to handle the most complex regional and cross border transactions, we are able to provide excellent legal counsel seamlessly across the region. RTA's geographical reach also includes Singapore based regional desks focusing on Brunei, Japan and South Asia.
A member of the VIMA (Venture Capital Investment Model Agreements) working group, our Private Equity and Venture Capital (PEVC) Practice is a highly integrated, multidisciplinary group of recognised experts who work closely with other practices across the firm and network. The team has extensive experience in providing comprehensive solutions through every stage of the PEVC investment cycle, including fund establishment and formation, fundraising, buyouts, distressed deals, exit planning, restructuring and financing.
At Rajah & Tann Asia, our commitment is delivering exceptional legal expertise across all regions and practices, meeting clients' needs promptly and effectively. In essence, we are Lawyers who know Asia.
PE Summit Sponsors
A&O Shearman
https://www.aoshearman.comA&O Shearman transforms the way law is practiced, to deliver unparalleled results for our clients' most complex matters – everywhere in the world.
We’re a law firm at the forefront of the forces changing the current of global business: energy transition, life sciences, technology, private capital, finance and beyond.
Fluent in U.S. law, English law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets in equal measure, we support our clients with bespoke teams of expert minds. Ready to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery, right now.
A firm where everyone can belong, excel, move markets, and make a difference.
Apex
https://www.apexgroup.comApex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider. With over 80 offices worldwide and 11,000 employees in 38 countries, Apex Group delivers an expansive range of services to asset managers, financial institutions, private clients and family offices. The Group has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single-source solution through establishing the broadest range of services in the industry; including fund services, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depositary, custody, super ManCo services, corporate services including HR and Payroll and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory solution. Apex Group’s purpose is to be more than just a financial services provider and is committed to driving positive change to address three core areas; the Environment and Climate Change, Women’s Empowerment and Economic Independence, Education and Social Mobility.
Carta
https://carta.com/sg/en/Carta is the agentic ERP for private capital, connecting the entire ecosystem—from GPs and LPs to CEOs, CFOs, employees, and advisors. With software and services built to scale, Carta empowers you to build, invest, and grow with confidence.
Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing more than $220B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of Fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is transforming how private capital operates.
CSC
https://www.cscglobal.comCSC® is a leading provider of global business administration and compliance solutions, offering industry-leading expertise and unmatched global reach to alternative fund managers and capital markets participants. Leveraging deep institutional experience and a tailored approach, CSC delivers a comprehensive suite of fund administration, trust, agency, and compliance services to support a wide range of private and public market transactions, complex fund strategies, and scalable operational needs.
As the trusted partner of choice for more than 70% of the PEI 300, 90% of the Fortune 500®, and more than 90% of the 100 Best Global Brands®, CSC helps clients navigate operational, regulatory, and transactional complexities across more than 140 jurisdictions and various asset classes. With extensive worldwide capabilities, our expert teams provide seamless, bespoke solutions to meet our clients’ unique requirements.
Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, CSC has been privately held and professionally managed for more than 125 years. Driven by a fierce client spirit, we empower clients with the global reach, local knowledge, and innovative solutions they need to succeed.
We are the business behind business®. "
Linnovate Partners
https://www.linnovatepartners.comLinnovate Partners is a leading asset services provider focused on driving innovation in the alternative investments industry. With expertise across the entire fund lifecycle, Linnovate Partners goes beyond traditional fund administration to provide value-added services and technologies that empower asset and fund managers to excel in their operations. Its six core service areas include:
- Fund Administration
- Investor Relations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Portfolio Monitoring
- Reporting Services
- Consulting Services
Powering these services is a proprietary, cloud-based platform, RAISE, that provides all the functions of alternative investing in a single ecosystem and enables seamless integration and accessibility. With offices globally, Linnovate Partners currently administers over $120 billion in assets across more than 600 private equity and venture capital funds. As an innovation-focused disruptor, Linnovate Partners combines deep industry expertise and the latest technologies to drive better outcomes for alternative investment managers and investors worldwide.
Vistra Fund Solutions
https://www.vistra.com/fundsVistra is a leading provider of essential business services to help companies and private capital funds grow across the entire business and investment lifecycle. With over 9,000 experts in more than 50 markets, we can accelerate progress, improve processes, and reduce risk, wherever your ambition takes you. Vistra is the partner of choice for 66% of the PEI 300 firms, with more than $495bn in assets under administration.
VC Summit Sponsors
Cooley
http://www.cooley.comCooley LLP is an international law firm representing clients in a wide range of industries. Cooley has more than 1,500 lawyers across 17 offices in Asia, Europe and the United States. The firm represents 6,000+ high-growth new economy companies, 500+ venture fund families and closes over 2,000 venture and growth investments per year.
In Asia, Cooley has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore. Cooley is broadly recognized for its powerhouse technology, life sciences and venture capital practices. We represent some of Asia’s most innovative and dynamic companies and leading investors, advising on their financings, M&As and joint ventures, IPOs and other strategic transactions at all stages of their growth.
Our dedication to Asia's fund industry is unparalleled and unrivaled by any other law firm. Cooley has been advising on Asia-related matters over three decades, dating back to 1989, when the firm advised on the formation of the first institutional venture capital fund investing in China. Today, we are counsel to more than 500 private investment fund organizations worldwide, including more than 90 fund managers with their primary operations in China and other Asia countries and numerous other managers outside of the region making investments in portfolio companies in Asia. We form considerably more dollar-denominated Asia venture capital and growth equity funds in dollar terms than any other law firm worldwide. We have a team of more than 40 specialist fund formation lawyers and dozens of other practitioners dedicated to serving our clients headquartered and doing business in Asia. Multiple members of our team are Mandarin-speaking, Chinese native fund formation specialists who assist our China funds clients and their investors in both USD and RMB fund formation matters.
East Ventures
https://east.vcEast Ventures is a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm. Founded in 2009, East Ventures has transformed into a holistic platform that provides multi-stage investment, from Seed to Growth stage investments, for over 300 tech companies across Southeast Asia.
As an early believer in the startup ecosystem in Indonesia and the most active investor in Southeast Asia, East Ventures is an early backer of prominent tech companies in the region, such as Tokopedia, Traveloka, Ruangguru, ShopBack, waresix, Xendit, IDN, Sociolla, Fore Coffee, Tech in Asia (acquired by SPH), Kudo (acquired by Grab), Loket (acquired by Gojek), and MokaPOS (acquired by Gojek).
East Ventures was named the most consistent top-performing VC fund globally by Preqin and the most active investor in SEA and Indonesia by various media. Moreover, East Ventures is Indonesia's first venture capital firm to sign the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI), supported by the United Nations (UN). East Ventures is committed to achieving sustainable development and positively impacting society through its initiatives and ESG-embedded practices.
Globis Capital Partners
http://www.globiscapital.co.jp/enGlobis Capital Partners is one of Japan's leading independent venture capital firm that primarily invests in Japanese startups from early stage to pre-IPO stage. Globis has managed seven funds totaling over JPY 180 billion, including latest Globis VII (final closed in March 2023 at JPY 72.7billion). All closed funds were ranked in the top quartile in global VC benchmarks in their respective vintage years, and it has multiple unicorn and unicorn potential startups in its current portfolio. About 90% of LPs are institutional investors both from and outside of Japan. 
Globis almost always leads rounds and provides hands-on management support to its portfolio companies through board participation by its capitalists as well as tactical support by its value-add team GCP X. In addition, in April 2023 Globis opened a new office in San Francisco to strengthen support for the global expansion of its portfolio companies.
With its unique combination of western style investment expertise obtained through a joint venture with Apax Partners and Japan-local business expertise through Globis Group, which runs No.1 MBA program in Japan, Globis continues to lead the VC market in Japan.
JVCA
https://jvca.jp/The Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) is an organization centered on venture capital (hereinafter referred to as VC) that supports the start-up, growth, and development of promising unlisted companies. Since its launch in November 2002, the association has been working toward the goal of further strengthening mutual cooperation within the VC industry and its role in nurturing venture companies. The number of regular members of the association, which includes VC and corporate venture capital firms, is 295 companies, and the number of supporting members, which includes companies that support the industry, is 393 companies.
Nio Capital
http://www.niocapital.comEstablished in 2016, NIO Capital seeks to invest in the extensive opportunities created by innovative technologies and business models that are reshaping the mobility, energy, logistics and other adjacent industries in a transformative manner. The firm’s investment approach combines value investing with comprehensive industry resources, deep knowledge and hands-on portfolio management. NIO Capital has assembled an experienced and multi-disciplinary team with solid skillsets and blue-chip backgrounds hailing from top investment and professional services firms, internet giants and automotive companies. The firm is headquartered in Shanghai, China, with additional offices in Beijing.
“Eve ONE” is the flagship USD-denominated VC strategy vertical of NIO Capital. The inaugural fund in its series, Eve ONE Fund I, was established in 2018 with support from global blue-chip institutions, including sovereign wealth funds, global insurance companies, pension funds, fund-of-funds, corporates, and family offices. Fund I has demonstrated top-quartile performance with early investments into category leaders such as Momenta, Pony.ai, Innovusion, Inceptio, etc.
LP Summit Sponsors
Adams Street Partners
http://www.adamsstreetpartners.comAdams Street Partners is a global private markets investment manager with investments in more than thirty countries across five continents. Adams Street’s 90+ investment professionals focus on five strategies: primary fund partnerships, secondary transactions, co-investments, direct growth equity company investments, and private credit deals. Adams Street strives to generate actionable investment insights across market cycles by drawing on 50 years of private markets experience, proprietary intelligence, and trusted relationships. The firm is 100% employee-owned and has $51 billion in assets under management. Adams Street maintains a worldwide presence with offices in Austin, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, London, Menlo Park, Munich, New York, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo.
HarbourVest
https://www.harbourvest.comHarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with 40 years of experience and more than $125 billion assets under management as of December 31, 2023. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit.
LGT Capital Patners
https://www.lgtcp.comLGT Capital Partners is a leading alternative investment specialist with over USD 80 billion in assets under management and more than 600 institutional clients in 43 countries. An international team of over 650 professionals is responsible for managing a wide range of investment programs focusing on private markets, liquid alternatives and multi-asset class solutions. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon (SZ), Switzerland, the firm has offices in New York, San Francisco, Raleigh, Dublin, London, Paris, Vaduz, Frankfurt am Main, Luxembourg, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney.
ESG Summit Sponsors
LGT Capital Patners
https://www.lgtcp.comLGT Capital Partners is a leading alternative investment specialist with over USD 80 billion in assets under management and more than 600 institutional clients in 43 countries. An international team of over 650 professionals is responsible for managing a wide range of investment programs focusing on private markets, liquid alternatives and multi-asset class solutions. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon (SZ), Switzerland, the firm has offices in New York, San Francisco, Raleigh, Dublin, London, Paris, Vaduz, Frankfurt am Main, Luxembourg, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney.
Navis Capital Partners
https://www.naviscapital.comNavis Capital Partners (“Navis”) was founded in 1998. It has over two decades of experience in partnering and growing distinctive companies in Southeast Asia. Navis has made over 90 control growth buyout investments and over 80 follow-on investments. Our 25 years of investing experience, focused on transforming and growing middle market businesses with a distinctive competitive advantage, has delivered top quartile returns.
Navis manages several private and public equity capital commitments totalling over ~USD 5 billion, and whose investors include a number of well-known US, European, Middle Eastern and Asian institutional investors and family offices.
Navis operates 6 offices across the region and has over 100 professionals comprising of 15+ nationalities. This strength in numbers and longevity in the region results in all of Navis’ companies to be leaders or near leaders in their fields. Industries/segments in which Navis has invested include healthcare, education, food processing, F&B, industrial products amongst others.
The firm contributes both capital and management expertise to its portfolio companies with the objective of directing strategic, operational and financial improvements, typically through initiatives that drive growth, margin improvement and asset efficiency. 80% of Navis’ realised returns have been driven by revenue and EBITDA growth.
Navis’ investment model places a low reliance on leverage to drive its equity returns.
Navis has launched its Navis Asia Credit platform to leverage on the firm’s extensive and deep sourcing capabilities in the region, and will seek to provide liquidity solutions to high quality middle market family owned businesses.
Turbo Net Zero
http://www.turbonetzero.comTurbo Net Zero is a pure-play sustainability advisory firm dedicated to supporting private markets GPs, LPs, and portfolio companies in building resilient, high-performing, and future-ready businesses. Named the Best ESG Advisor in Private Equity at the 2024 Drawdown Awards, we are proud to be one of the leading sustainability firms in the Asia-Pacific region, with deep expertise in aligning sustainability with investment strategy and long-term value creation.
Our services span three interconnected areas: advising GPs on sustainability strategy and execution, working with portfolio companies on transformation and value creation, and supporting high-impact businesses in accessing aligned capital. We often serve as the extended sustainability office for GPs and LPs, and as the external ESG office for portfolio companies—ensuring alignment, execution, and impact across the investment lifecycle.
Over the years, we have helped GPs craft actionable sustainability strategies, strengthen pre-investment due diligence, engage more effectively with LPs, and monitor performance across portfolios. For LPs, we provide support in evaluating GP practices, integrating sustainability into allocation decisions, and navigating evolving disclosure expectations. With portfolio companies, we serve as hands-on partners—supporting strategy development, decarbonization planning, and sustainability execution in ways that drive long-term operational and financial value.
What sets us apart is our singular focus on the private markets. Our team brings a blend of institutional investment, consulting, and operating experience, allowing us to bridge strategy and implementation, and work effectively with both investors and operators.
At Turbo Net Zero, we believe sustainability is not a parallel track—it’s central to risk-adjusted returns, value creation, and long-term differentiation. We’re here to help the investment community lead with clarity, credibility, and impact.
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AlphaSights
https://www.alphasights.comAlphaSights delivers primary research to the world's private investors. Their global team of 2,000+ employees is ranked #1 in providing expert calls, surveys, deal advisors and proprietary company and market research on-demand.
With offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Seoul, AlphaSights' APAC Private Equity practice brings over 15 years of experience partnering with the region’s leading private equity firms, providing them with curated access to high-value local insights and global expertise.
Alvarez & Marsal
https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/Founded in 1983, Alvarez & Marsal is a leading global professional services firm. Renowned for its leadership, action and results, Alvarez & Marsal provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services, delivering practical solutions to address clients' unique challenges. With a worldwide network of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities, Alvarez & Marsal helps corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies drive transformation, mitigate risk and unlock value at every stage of growth.
K&L Gates
https://www.klgates.comK&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm – with more than 45 offices located in key capital cities and world commercial and financial centers across five continents.
Asset Management and Investment Funds practice has 50 years of experience in the financial services industry and comprises approximately 150 lawyers across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. The practice is recognized globally by leading legal and business publications, including Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Fund Intelligence, Asian Legal Business and International Financial Law Review. Our Asia Pacific team represents private fund sponsors and investors including regional private equity funds, venture capital funds, infrastructure and real estate funds, Hong Kong-authorized funds and emerging market ETFs. The practitioners are locally licensed or qualified in multiple jurisdictions including England & Wales, Japan, Hong Kong, New York, Australia, the PRC, Singapore and Taiwan, among others. We develop innovative, cross-jurisdictional analysis and advice on numerous financial, investment management, and advisory issues for fund managers.
Our Private Equity and Venture Capital teams cover the entire spectrum of transactions in the private equity market, from formation to investment to liquidity transactions. We represent limited partners, general partners and sponsors of the funds that provide private capital, as well as the companies, management teams, family offices, and entrepreneurs who utilize that capital to acquire, create, and grow businesses around the globe. We also advise startups, venture funds, corporate investors, and individuals on early-stage investments, combining transactional insight with deep sector experience in industries where private capital is most active.
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A&O Shearman
https://www.aoshearman.comA&O Shearman transforms the way law is practiced, to deliver unparalleled results for our clients' most complex matters – everywhere in the world.
We’re a law firm at the forefront of the forces changing the current of global business: energy transition, life sciences, technology, private capital, finance and beyond.
Fluent in U.S. law, English law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets in equal measure, we support our clients with bespoke teams of expert minds. Ready to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery, right now.
A firm where everyone can belong, excel, move markets, and make a difference.
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Affinity Equity Partners
http://www.affinityequity.comAffinity Equity Partners is an independently owned private equity fund managers established in March 2004 following the spin-off of the UBS Capital Asia Pacific team, the successful private equity arm of UBS AG in the region. Affinity raised its fourth external fund of US$6.0 billion in December 2017. Affinity Equity Partners currently advises and manages more than US$14 billion of funds and assets, with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Beijing. Since inception, Affinity Equity Partners has completed over 50 landmark transactions in eleven countries across various industries and sectors with aggregate transaction value of US$22 billion. Our Firm invests in businesses with an established track record, strong market positions, demonstrable earnings momentum and growth ambitions.
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