Principal Asset Management Berhad
Overview
Established on 13 June 1994, Principal Asset Management Berhad is a joint venture between Principal Financial Group and CIMB Group Holdings Berhad. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and has a presence in Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. As of December 2020, it managed nearly RM92.6 billion in assets under management, reflecting the confidence customers place in its services. Principal Asset Management Berhad offers a wide variety of solutions to help individuals and companies build, protect, and advance their financial well-being through unit trusts, retirement schemes, discretionary mandates, and asset management expertise. The company's investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of asset classes, including fixed income, equities, real estate, private equity, infrastructure, commodities, hedge funds, venture capital, crypto, distressed and special situations, and ESG and impact investing. It focuses on various investment stages, such as seed, early stage, series A, series B, growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed investments. Geographically, Principal Asset Management Berhad concentrates its efforts in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. The company invests across multiple industries, including financial services, real estate, infrastructure, technology, healthcare, consumer goods, energy, telecommunications, utilities, materials, industrials, consumer services, basic materials, consumer non-durables, consumer durables, and more. With a commitment to financial inclusivity, Principal Asset Management Berhad leverages innovative digital investment solutions and consumer education to help over 3.83 million customers achieve their long-term financial goals. The company's investment philosophy emphasizes responsible actions and creating opportunities for future generations, aiming to make financial security accessible to a broader population. As of February 2025, Principal Asset Management Berhad continues to serve a diverse clientele, reflecting its dedication to fostering financial well-being across Southeast Asia.
Investment Focus
- Accredited investors for certain investment products
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Principal Asset Management Berhad invest in?
Principal Asset Management Berhad invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Industrials, and is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Principal Asset Management Berhad is listed as a institutional investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Principal Asset Management Berhad invest at?
Principal Asset Management Berhad backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Principal Asset Management Berhad invest in?
Principal Asset Management Berhad invests across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
What companies has Principal Asset Management Berhad invested in?
Principal Asset Management Berhad's portfolio includes CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, CIMB Bank Berhad, CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad, CIMB Securities International, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad, CIMB Private Equity, CIMB-Principal Islamic Asset Management Sdn Bhd and CIMB-Principal Asset Management Sdn Bhd.
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