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Year-End Summary for Crown Private Equity
In 2025, Crown Private Equity continued to focus on careful capital investment. We worked to support new technology and fintech companies, giving guidance and advice at the early stage. We tried to choose good opportunities with strong founding teams, and we preferred quality over quantity in all decisions. As part of our investment, Crown Private Equity was appointed to several boards in an advisory role. Through this, we could help the companies with management and govern
Song Tae Kyun
Dec 12, 2025
Crown PE Launches New Share Class with Hurdle Rate to Attract Capital
Crown Private Equity (“Crown PE”) is introducing a distinctive, investor-centric fee structure amid slowing capital inflows into the industry and rising interest rates, which have heightened the attractiveness of cash. Crown PE is launching a new share class as part of a $400 million fundraising initiative for its multi-strategy hedge fund. This share class incorporates a hurdle rate, meaning performance fees will only be charged once investors achieve a minimum annual retu
Song Tae Kyun
Sep 25, 2025
Mergers & Acquisitions in Asia: Trends, Challenges, and Outlook in 2025
Asia’s M&A landscape in 2025 is evolving rapidly, shaped by economic recovery, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and the strategic realignment of global capital. From cross-border deals to sector-specific consolidations, Asia remains a dynamic and increasingly attractive region for both strategic and financial buyers. This article explores the key trends, drivers, challenges, and opportunities shaping the M&A environment across Asia. 1. M&A Activity: Rebounding with Strateg
Song Tae Kyun
Jul 17, 2025
Successful Exit – Alpha Seven Energy Investment Generates USD 1.5 Million Profit
In June 2020, Crown PE, under the umbrella of Saichild Financial Holdings Limited, made a strategic capital injection of USD 1.6 million into Alpha Seven Energy to support its local expansion efforts. At the time, Alpha Seven Energy was well-positioned to scale its operations, and our investment was aimed at accelerating its growth by enhancing infrastructure, recruiting key talent, and building operational capabilities to meet increasing market demand. Our involvement provid
Song Tae Kyun
May 9, 2025
Exited: Crown PE Exits Paperclip with Strong Returns and Optimistic Outlook
Crown PE is proud to announce our successful exit from Paperclip App Limited, achieving strong returns on our investment. Paperclip has established itself as a trusted online marketplace where users can buy, sell, and swap pre-owned items across various categories, from fashion to electronics. Throughout our partnership, Paperclip has demonstrated its ability to innovate and grow in the e-commerce space, building a vibrant community of users and offering a seamless platform f
Song Tae Kyun
Oct 14, 2024
Invested: Crown PE Announces Strategic Investment in Coreium with US$2.5 Million
Crown PE is excited to announce a strategic investment of US$2.5 million in seed funding for Coreium, a pioneering company at the forefront of blockchain and decentralized technology solutions. This investment reflects Crown PE’s commitment to supporting cutting-edge ventures that are driving the future of digital transformation. Coreium’s Vision and Innovation Coreium has emerged as a leader in the rapidly expanding blockchain ecosystem, offering an innovative platform des
Song Tae Kyun
Oct 2, 2024
Exited: Successful Exit from GT Graphite Technology Investment
Crown PE is excited to announce the successful completion of our exit from GT Graphite Technology, marking a profitable and strategic conclusion to our investment. This exit highlights Crown PE's ongoing commitment to making impactful investments that align with long-term growth and value creation for our stakeholders. Strategic Investment in GT Graphite Technology Our investment in GT Graphite Technology was driven by the company's pioneering approach to graphite-based tec
Song Tae Kyun
Oct 2, 2024
Acquisition Finance 2024
Market Outlook It is anticipated that global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) will make a comeback in 2024 after one of the most bearish markets seen in the past decade. The uncertain economic outlook in 2023 saw investors holding back from deal-making, leading to pent-up buyer demand and a build-up in seller assets. This renewed appetite for investments, coupled with strengthening financial markets (on the back of decelerating inflation and expected interest rate reductions) a
Song Tae Kyun
Sep 25, 2024
Asia-Pacific M&A deal count grows 8.1% YOY in August; value stays flat
Deal count in the Asia-Pacific in August surged to the highest monthly level year to date, driven by robust activity in the technology, media and telecommunications sector. Companies announced a total of 811 M&A deals in the region last month, the highest monthly tally since January and representing an 8.1% year-over-year increase. The technology, media and telecommunications sector led with the highest number of deals at 138 or about 17% of the total count, followed closel
Song Tae Kyun
Sep 23, 2024
Value of M&A deals drop 65% YoY in 9M23
The number of deals likewise declined. The value of merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions with any Singapore involvement totalled US $35.0b in 9M23, marking a 65% YoY drop. The 9M23 record is also the lowest first nine-month total since 2013. Deal volume likewise declined in 9M23, dropping 1% YoY. According to Refinitiv, deals involving a Singapore target dropped 70% YoY to US$10.2b despite a 13% increase in the number of announced deals. In the same period, inbou
Song Tae Kyun
Sep 19, 2024
The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Scheme in Singapore
Introduced in 2010, the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Scheme offers several benefits to Singapore-based companies to help with their acquisition strategies. The scheme provides an M&A allowance, a stamp duty relief and a double tax deduction on transaction costs. The M&A scheme is targeted at companies who wish to grow through acquisitions. Acquisition is the process by which one company (“acquiring company”) acquires ownership in another company (“target company”). The acquir
Song Tae Kyun
Sep 17, 2024
Mergers & Acquisition in Singapore
Why Companies Do Mergers & Acquisition According to a Thomson Reuters report, the first half of 2018 witnessed a steep surge in Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) activities and the total value reached US$33.8 billion, registering slightly more than 19% spike against the first half of the previous year. Not just the total value, but the average deal size also increased. Another study published by Intralinks and Cass Business School, revealed that Singapore ranked third among countri
Song Tae Kyun
Sep 10, 2024
Invested: Crown PE has injected US$1.8 Million in Bithumb
This funding round marks a significant step in their growth, as they plan to use the capital to expand their operations, enhance their product offerings, and strengthen their market position. Bithumb, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, played a key role in facilitating this strategic investment, which will help Crown PE accelerate its innovation and scale in the competitive market. The transaction will be funded by full CASH equity.
Song Tae Kyun
Sep 2, 2024
Singapore M&A deal activity drops 23.7%
Deal activity in Asia Pacific declined 9.9% overall. Singapore's mergers and acquisitions volume declined by 23.7%. Deal activity slowdown is part of a larger subdued deal activity trend, with all markets including Asia Pacific witnessing a decline in deal volume. Countries in APAC like China, Australia, South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Indonesia saw YoY decline in deal volume by 21.1%, 2.6%, 1.3%, 14.5%, 17.2% and 32.2%, respectively, during January-July 2024. On t
Song Tae Kyun
Aug 29, 2024
Invested: Crown PE funded via Saichild invests US$1.3 Million in Smart Soda
Saichild, a holding firm for Crown PE known for backing innovative startups, has announced its investment of US$1.3 million as Seed C funding in Smart Soda, a beverage technology company. This funding will support Smart Soda's growth as it seeks to revolutionize the beverage industry with its unique offerings and innovative approach. Smart Soda Overview Smart Soda is an up-and-coming beverage tech company that specializes in creating healthier, sustainable soft drink solu
Song Tae Kyun
Jul 16, 2024
Five Key Considerations for M&A in the Retail and Consumer Sector
Developments in consumer behaviour, investment strategies, and commercial decision-making in the retail and consumer sector are driven by global trends, such as inflationary pressures, demographic shifts, geopolitical dynamics, and technological innovations. While Singapore’s mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) deals have declined slightly in Q1 of 2024, data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed that Consumer Products & Services is the most targeted sector by value in Q
Song Tae Kyun
May 31, 2024
Exited: Crown PE has successfully exited its investment in DayTwo
Crown PE had generated significant returns on its initial investment. DayTwo, a healthtech startup, gained attention for its microbiome-based platform, which provides personalized nutrition recommendations, particularly targeting diabetes management. The company's approach, which leverages AI to analyze gut microbiomes, has positioned it as an innovator in the food-as-medicine sector. Despite challenges and a major restructuring effort in 2023 due to market competition and
Song Tae Kyun
Apr 27, 2024
Singapore M&A suffers 5.5% YoY decline in value
Both inbound and outbound M&A deals also declined in 1Q24. The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions with Singapore involvement fell 5.5% YoY to US$15.7b in 1Q24. The value of M&A deals targeted at companies based in Singapore also declined in 1Q24, dropping 38.2% YoY to US$2.5b. In 1Q24, Consumer Products & Services was the most targeted sector by value, accounting for 25.8% of M&A activity (US$4.0b), a six-fold increase from 1Q23. Industrials and Financ
Song Tae Kyun
Apr 18, 2024
Invested: Crown PE Invests US$2.1 Million in ChainComply
Crown PE has announced a strategic investment of US$2.1 million in ChainComply, a leading compliance technology startup specializing in blockchain solutions for regulatory compliance. This capital injection will enable ChainComply to accelerate the development of its platform, which helps businesses meet evolving regulatory requirements in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. ChainComply provides cutting-edge tools that streamline compliance processes, offering real-tim
Song Tae Kyun
Feb 15, 2024
M&A appetite declines to a 9-year low
Only 2 in 10 CEOs plan to ink an M&A deal in the next 12 months. Firms’ intention to ink mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals has dipped to its lowest level since 2014. According to EY, only 28% of CEOs plan to enter an M&A deal in the next 12 months. EY attributed the decline in M&A appetite amongst firms to the current geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. The declining appetite for M&A also reflects the “confusion on AI targets and the real-world drop-off in AI
Song Tae Kyun
Dec 4, 2023
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