Silk Bridge Partners

Overview

Silk Bridge Partners is an investment holding company based in Singapore, specializing in strategic advisory and investments. The firm was founded by Harish Parameswar, a senior finance professional with over 20 years of experience in private equity and investment banking in Asia. Prior to establishing Silk Bridge Partners, Harish served as the head of DBS Group's Private Equity business and its merchant banking subsidiary, IB Asia. He also held the position of Investment Banking Managing Director at Lazard Asia until 2010. The team comprises seasoned industry experts who serve as shareholders and senior advisors, leveraging their extensive knowledge and networks to actively contribute to operations in the ASEAN-India market. The firm's investment philosophy centers on value creation through partnerships, emphasizing collaboration with management teams to build long-term value. Silk Bridge Partners focuses on high-growth companies in the ASEAN-South Asia region, providing not only capital but also in-depth sectoral knowledge and a wide range of experience. The firm's involvement is characterized by a commitment to long-term partnerships, standing side-by-side with the leadership and teams of the businesses they back. The team includes industry veterans and senior executives from emerging markets who understand the challenges and opportunities related to building sustainable businesses across Asia. Silk Bridge Partners' core markets are ASEAN-South Asia, which are some of the world’s fastest-growing markets. The firm's geographical linkages along the “Silk Road” mirror the core market strengths of the team and senior advisors, who have deep relationships in key markets like China, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The business linkages are representative of identifying quality opportunities where the firm can 'bridge' a need for partners, whether it be short/medium-term financing, growth capital, strategic planning, or preparing and executing a liquidation event (IPO/M&A).

Investment Focus

• High-growth companies in ASEAN-South Asia region
• Management teams seeking long-term value creation
• Opportunities in technology, consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, real estate, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, media, education, transportation, logistics, agriculture, manufacturing, and retail sectors

Portfolio Companies