How are asset allocators and fund managers reading the Asia growth story and investment potential? Join us for the ninth edition of the Asia PE-VC Summit in Singapore (Sept 17-18) to get insights from over 45 top leaders well-versed in operating in diverse markets of Asia.
We are happy to present 13 sessions that will be a part of the Limited Partners Summit and the Private Equity and Investment Summit track. Held on the first day of the summit, these sessions will shed light on fundraising and exit climate; attractive investment pockets in Asia; appetite for secondaries; the rise of private credit, and more.
Take away actionable insights from thought leaders who will share their perspectives and investment outlook for Asia. Register now to gain maximum benefits and a chance to make meaningful connections.
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Day 1 – Private Equity & Investment Summit
Big Picture: How to navigate PE in Asia amid turbulent times?
- Cyrus Driver, Managing Director, Partners Group
- Saurabh Agarwal, Managing Director, Head of Southeast Asia Private Equity, Warburg Pincus
- Prashant Kumar, Partner & Head of Southeast Asia Private Equity, KKR
- Deepshikha Monga, Senior Editor, DealStreetAsia (Moderator)
The global macroeconomic landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, conflicts, volatile stock markets, and high interest rates continues to weigh on the alternative asset class. The combination of adverse factors has impacted allocations and bias, private equity deal flow and investments, exit timelines, and fundraising milestones. Asia-focused investors too have been adopting a cautionary stance to investments and recalibrating their strategies and market exposure. Amidst this relentless backdrop, how will PE realign to generate alpha in the downcycle?
Will SE Asia predominantly be a mid-market PE play?
- Luyi Zheng, Managing Director, ShawKwei & Partners
- Danny Koh, Founder & CEO, Tower Capital Asia
- Joshua Morris, Founding Partner & CEO, Emerging Markets Investment Advisers
- Colin Dunne, Partner, Navis Capital Partners
- Ngoc Nguyen, Deputy Editor, Vietnam, DealStreetAsia (Moderator)
Small and middle segments, across geographies and strategies, still represent the vast majority of opportunities in private equity. Especially in SE Asia’s private capital industry, small- and mid-cap deals have constituted a lion’s share. SE Asia’s mid-market segment has garnered the interest of asset allocators at a time when capital flow in China is slowly starting to dry up.
Despite their attractiveness, mid-sized funds and asset allocators do have to face the challenge of operating in a diverse and fragmented market. How will the dynamics of the mid-market segment play out in 2025 and beyond?
India hits a high note on exits: Will it bolster further PE activity?
- Utsav Baijal, Partner & Head of India Private Equity, Apollo
- Abhishek Sharma, Founder & Managing Director, Carpediem Capital
- Udai Dhawan, Founding Partner & Head of India Private Equity, Affirma Capital
- Paramita Chatterjee, Editor, DealStreetAsia (Moderator)
At a time when the frequency of shocks across the financial, political, and societal spectrum has increased globally, India has shown resilience backed by robust fundamentals, favourable demographics, and a strong domestic story. India’s private equity industry, which has seen several successful cycles of investments, has reasons to cheer with exits showing an uptick amid turbulent times. Several players are in the market to raise capital for some of their largest investment vehicles so far. India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, which has been through a rough ride, is also seeing corrections driven by the overall volatility of the past two years. Do these factors spell a bounceback for private equity play in India in 2025 and beyond?
Chinese private market taps Middle East capital as West adopts caution?
- Jenny Zeng, Founder and Managing Partner, MSA Capital
- Adam Ladjadj, Founder and Chairman, Emirates Family Office Association
- Elizabeth Di Cioccio, Managing Director – Capital Markets, EMEA, Gaw Capital Partners
- Henry Zhang, President & Managing Partner, Hermitage Capital
- Stephanie Li, Reporter, DealStreetAsia (Moderator)
Chinese fund managers and startups have been tapping the Middle Eastern market as the region has emerged as a preferable location for business expansion and fundraising amid macro uncertainties and rising geopolitical tension. Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds have pumped $7 billion into China since June 2023, a five-fold growth from the previous 12 months. However, with increased US scrutiny on global investments in sensitive and strategic technologies such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) in China, the picture may soon change. What will it take to build deeper China-Middle East links?
PE giants find a sweet spot in hospital assets in India, SE Asia?
- Dr. Amit Varma, Co-founder & Managing Partner, Quadria Capital
- Dr Basil Lui, Founding Partner, August Global Partners
- Navjeewan J. Khosla, Partner, Novo Holdings Equity Asia Pte Ltd
- Dr. Rana Mehta, Partner & Leader – Healthcare, PwC India [Moderator]
Global investment firms that had backed Indian hospital chains have been able to seal healthy exits, which has further spurred private equity investments into the sector. A similar trend is seen playing out in SE Asia as well where investors are betting big on the resilient and evergreen sector. This session will explore PE investments in steady cash flow businesses like hospitals and healthcare assets, exits, new healthcare-focused funds targeting South and SE Asia, and the valuation landscape.
Middle East capital and the transformation it can bring to South & SE Asia?
- Mohammed Abrar Asif, co-CEO at Hades Financial Private Capital Group
- Mohamed Al Maani, Associate, Fund Investments, Oman Investment Authority
- Jannie Tsuei, Partner (Singapore office), TVM Capital Healthcare
- Sunil Thakur, Partner, Quadria Capital
- Fatima Almubbad, Director – South East Asia, APAC and Taiwan, Bahrain Economic Development Board (Moderator)
At a time when the frequency of shocks across the financial, political, and societal spectrum has increased globally, India has shown resilience backed by robust fundamentals, favourable demographics, and a strong domestic story. India’s private equity industry, which has seen several successful cycles of investments, has reasons to cheer with exits showing an uptick amid turbulent times. Several players are in the market to raise capital for some of their largest investment vehicles so far. India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, which has been through a rough ride, is also seeing corrections driven by the overall volatility of the past two years. Do these factors spell a bounceback for private equity play in India in 2025 and beyond?
Private Credit: Scratching the surface of the Asia opportunity?
- SJ Lim, Managing Director, Head of Southeast Asia and India Credit, KKR
- Stéphane Delatte, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Keppel Credit
- Matthew Michelini, CEO, Apollo Asia-Pacific
- Celia Yan, Managing Director, Head of APAC Private Credit, BlackRock
- Kavitha Nair, Senior Reporter, DealStreetAsia [Moderator]
While Asian enterprises still rely predominantly on bank capital for their financing needs, the nascent performing private credit market is looking to fill the gap left by the traditional financial services sector amidst growing demand. The private credit asset class is gaining ground with companies seeking alternative ways to raise capital and facilitate expansion plans. Private credit investments in India and Southeast Asia have witnessed unprecedented growth amid rising interest rates and diminished equity funding. The growth prospects have also led to a flurry of funds entering the market, trying to tap into investment opportunities. Is this the golden period for private credit in Asia?
Day 1 – Limited Partners Summit
The LP View: Geographies and strategies that will matter in 2025 & beyond
- Kevin Bong, Senior Managing Director, Chief Investment Strategist & Head of -Singapore, AIMCo
- Sunil Mishra, Partner, Adams Street Partners
- Shaun Khubchandani, Partner, Co-Head of Emerging Markets, Siguler Guff & Company
- Lay Hong LEE, Managing Director, Flexstone Partners
- Joji Thomas Philip, Founder & Editor-in-chief, DealStreetAsia (Moderator)
Asia being a non-homogenous market requires asset allocators to tweak their strategies as they approach different territories such as India, Greater China, SE Asia and mature markets like Korea and Japan. For instance, from a macro level, SE Asia boasts of a sizable population and diverse economies, but the lack of a strong exit environment poses a challenge. Apart from geography, LPs are also looking at multiple strategies to stay ahead in the market. LPs are coming to the forefront with direct investments, co-investment strategies, secondaries, and continuation funds, especially in the post-pandemic period. How are LPs approaching the varied landscape in Asia, especially amid the larger global context?
Global investor perspectives on China: The truth about its investability
- Kent Chen, Managing Director and Head of Asia Private Equity, Neuberger Berman
- Gary Hui, Senior VP and Head of Hong Kong, Wilshire
- Amanda Chen, Principal, HarbourVest Partners (Asia)
- Mingchen Xia, Co-Head of Asia Investments, Hamilton Lane
- Simran Vaswani, Reporter, DealStreetAsia (Moderator)
As China continues to deal with headwinds this year amid economic uncertainties, property crises, and geopolitical tensions — a question mark remains regarding its investability. While some investors continue to hold strong with their bullish sentiment, others are divesting from the country, either pulling the capital back to their home markets or looking to other bright spots in the region for similar growth stories. So where exactly are investors looking to if they want to double down on China?
Will the India story stay compelling for asset allocators?
- Kalpesh Kikani, Managing Director & CEO, Piramal Alternatives
- Deepak Padaki, President, Catamaran
- Siddharth Jhunjhunwala, Managing Director-Head, Waterfield Fund of Funds
- Paramita Chatterjee, India Editor, DealStreetAsia (Moderator)
India’s macroeconomic drivers and demographics are presenting a strong case for global and domestic asset allocators alike. The country’s growth trajectory, robust stock markets, urbanisation trends, rising income levels, and young workforce make the India opportunity appealing to the investor community. Furthermore, with the China Plus One strategy gaining momentum, Asian countries like India are well-positioned to tap the opportunities. What will it take for LPs to continue placing their bets on India?
Asian family offices recalibrating investment strategies amid global headwinds
- Zann Kwan, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Revo Digital Family Office
- Alex C. Yu, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, 3 Capital Partners
- Wen Tan, Managing Director & Head of Strategy, Nelson Capital
- Sean Low, CEO, Golden Vision Capital (Singapore)
- Veiverne Yuen, Founding Partner, Blauwpark Partners
- Simran Vaswani, Reporter, DealStreetAsia (Moderator)
Family offices in Asia have raised the stakes when it comes to their commitments to the alternative asset class. However, setting up family offices comes with regulatory compliance challenges and investment requirements. This panel will unpack all the opportunities and obstacles for family offices in the region. Where are HNWIs choosing to park their wealth amid competition between Hong Kong and Singapore as financial hubs?
Fireside chat: How China’s state capital is redefining the PE-VC ecosystem
- Xu Qing, Managing Partner, Oriza FOFs
- Stephanie Li, Reporter, DealStreetAsia (Moderator)
The pullback of US dollar investors, alongside high interest rates and macro uncertainties, have created a dynamic shift in the 21-trillion-yuan (almost $3 trillion) private fund industry in China that has seen the rising participation of RMB-denominated government capital in tech innovations and startup incubation. As state capital rises to prominence, how are they going to reshape the Chinese PE/VC market and GP-LP dynamics?
Secondaries: Will this be the decade of capitalisation?
- Brian Lim, Partner and Head of Asia and Emerging Markets, Pantheon
- Michael Hu, Managing Director and Head of Asia, HQ Capital
- Kerrine Koh, Head of SEA, Hamilton Lane
- Javad Movsoumov, Managing Director, Head of APAC PFG, Singapore
- Pimfha Chan, Correspondent, Singapore, DealStreetAsia (Moderator)
The private equity secondary market has undergone significant transformations in recent years, largely driven by evolving market dynamics and the innovative strategies of GPs and LPs. Although secondaries remain small there are reasons to believe they will scale going forward.
With private capital seeking innovative liquidity solutions and high-net-worth individuals drawn to alternative investments, the stage is set for a surge in market activity. The current environment—characterised by slow IPO re-openings, high interest rates, and a growing appetite for diversification—further underscores the potential for secondaries to gain prominence. If these trends continue, this could be the decade when secondaries reach their full potential.
