While venture capital chases unicorns, Southeast Asia's economic backbone—70 million profitable SMEs—faces a generational transition.
SMEs are too small for traditional private equity and too mature for venture capital. This creates a massive opportunity for those who understand how to acquire and scale profitable businesses.
Traditional PE firms chase larger deals with greater economics. VCs want exponential growth, not steady profits. SMEs fall into the gap—profitable, stable, and overlooked.
Capital-efficient businesses operating in niche market positions with recurring revenue, healthy margins and stable cash flow. Not speculative startups—proven models ready to scale.
Non-cyclical industries with long-term growth and recurring revenue

Southeast Asia | Malaysia & Singapore focused