Kendall Court Capital Partners

Overview

Kendall Court Capital Partners is a Singapore-based private equity firm focusing on growth capital investments across Southeast Asia. The firm aims to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns by investing in companies that contribute to the development and betterment of society within its target markets. Kendall Court Capital Partners employs a sustainable investing approach, emphasizing human capital development, disciplined fundamental analysis, and holistic stakeholder engagement. The firm's investment strategy involves providing growth capital through hybrid private instruments, such as convertible debt and preferred equity, to both public and private companies. Kendall Court Capital Partners primarily invests in the middle market, avoiding auctioned deals where pricing leverage is limited. The firm maintains a strong focus on the creditworthiness and integrity of management and controlling shareholders, with a low tolerance for deviations from these principles. Kendall Court Capital Partners has a presence in Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia. As of the end of 2024, the firm has deployed, invested, and managed over US$1.5 billion across Southeast Asia. The firm's portfolio includes investments in sectors such as healthcare, natural resources, and renewables. Notable investments include Mandaya Medical International, a company tapping into Indonesia's fast-growing healthcare services sector, and Merdeka, Indonesia's leading diversified natural resources and mining group. The firm has received industry recognition, including the 2016 Alternative Investment Award for Best in Sustainable Investing in Singapore. Kendall Court Capital Partners is led by Managing Partner Chris Chia, who has extensive experience in investment banking and private equity. The firm's team comprises professionals with backgrounds in finance, investment management, and data analytics, committed to delivering value to investors and contributing positively to the communities in which they operate.

Investment Focus

• Investee size: > US$15 million
• Currency: US$
• Preferred duration: 3–5 years
• Typical instruments: Convertible debt, preferred equity
• Governance requirement: CDC Investment Code or similar

Portfolio Companies