KV Asia Capital overview
Stories about KV Asia Capital
KV Asia closes debut SEA fund
The Southeast Asia-focused firm, led by co-founder Karam Butalia, has closed its debut vehicle on $263m, having sealed some last-minute commitments from investors.
KV Asia makes $100m first close
The private equity firm is raising a $250m fund focused on Southeast Asia, having decreased its target size from $500m.
KV Asia Capital contact information
Offices
OCBC Centre East, 63 Chulia Street, #15-01, Singapore, 049514, SingaporeContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Mark De Venecia | Job titlePartner | LocationSingapore, Singapore | Email  ------ |
| Mr. Lee Gan Ping | Job titleManaging Director | LocationSingapore, Singapore | Email --------- |
| Mr. Cheok Weng Goh | Job titleManaging Director | LocationSingapore, Singapore | Email ----------- |
| Mr. Vibhav Panandiker | Job titleCo-Founder and Partner | LocationSingapore, Singapore | Email -------- |
KV Asia Capital funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ----- | Open dateNov 2025 | Strategy ------- | |
Closed funds: 2
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ------- | Close dateMay 2023 | Strategy -------- | |
Fund size ----- | Close dateAug 2013 | Strategy --------- | |
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Ekuinas plots Q4 launch of fourth fund
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Adams Street opens Seoul office
Chris Cho, who joined the investment firm in December from Lazard Asset Management, will head the South Korean outpost as a principal.
Adams Street ups Asia allocation
The Chicago-headquartered firm, which launched its debut private credit fund early this year, has got Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, and Beijing on its investment radar.
Family groups ‘ruthless’ in Southeast Asia
GPs must be wary of competing and partnering with the region’s powerful family groups.