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Search Fund to Acquire Profitable Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia
What We Bring
Value Add
Being seasoned professionals, we will look at value adding through process improvements, financial instrument optimisation, go-to-market strategy, modernisation and digitalisation.
A New Heartbeat
We are not mere investment professionals, we come in hands-on to provide a new "heart" to drive the business and future proof it.
Yes, there will be new ways of working and culture to keep up with times, but maintaining what works in your company.
Growth and Returns
Growth and Returns
We are a self-funded search fund. We work with investors be it high net-worth individuals, angels, PE funds who is looking for a safer alternative asset class. We are committed in ensuring financial stability, controls with strong dividend returns.
Investment Portfolios
Kian Hin Trading (search majority acquisition)
Kian Hin Trading (search majority acquisition)
Kian Hin Trading (search majority acquisition)
- Successfully acquired a local trading company, an importer and distributor of nuts and dried condiments based in Selangor, Malaysia
- Owner close to 70 years of age having a succession issue, children are overseas and not interested
- Clients are hypermarkets such as AEON Big and Lotus (formerly Tesco), indicating a strong market position.
- This deal demonstrates our capability to identify and execute on opportunities within the food supply chain.
Greenstable (minority 1st investment)
Kian Hin Trading (search majority acquisition)
Kian Hin Trading (search majority acquisition)
- Hunted down an importer, wholesaler and distributor company and studied their business operations. However, they are not keen to sell. Nevertheless, we successfully pulled an experience personnel from that company to be a co-founder. Company profitable within 1 year.
- Products distributed includes garlic, onion, shallot, potatoes and seasonal vegetables
- Client includes Jaya Grocer, Giant, Aeon Co, Aeon Big, Mydin, Lulumart, Wellmart, Star Grocer
- This deal demonstrates our capability to start from scratch, negotiate with buyers, handling perishable goods, growth and flourish in the food distribution sector.