Malaysia
The firm expects a final close of its maiden fund-of-funds in June 2025.
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Singapore
Its portfolio is currently highly skewed with a 60-65% allocation to equity.
Merging with a bigger group has emerged as an option for local fund managers.
Rest of Asia
LPs are engaging deeper with select managers, says Anuj Ranjan.
French SWF Bpifrance is optimistic that the trend will extend to SE Asia
This approach offers a quicker cash cycle compared to traditional fund structures.
In SE Asia, the firm seeks to partner with top-performing managers.
Asia’s secondary market share is projected to stay below historical averages at around 5% this year.
The industry is in a consolidation phase rather than a growth phase, says Urs Wietlisbach.
While Sarona established its SG office only in 2021, it has been investing in Asia for a while now.
