Tikehau Capital, the global alternative asset management group, and Flow Capital, a private credit platform specializing in Asia-Pacific real estate debt investment, will join forces to capitalize on this burgeoning market both in Asia and Europe.

The duo said in a statement on Friday that under the new partnership, Tikehau Capital and Flow Capital will actively explore co-investment opportunities through their respective investment platforms and drive growth by building synergies across their regional and global ecosystems.

The partnership aims to unlock compelling investment opportunities using Tikehau Capital’s established institutional relationships and extensive track record, coupled with Flow Capital’s deep local networks among institutional partners and family offices in the Greater China area.

“The Asia-Pacific region offers tremendous potential and is a key priority on Tikehau Capital’s strategic growth roadmap,

“This new partnership and the opening of our first office in Hong Kong mark another exciting stage in our expansion into this vibrant region,” said Bruno de Pampelonne, Executive Chairman of Asia, and Jean-Baptiste Feat, co-head of Asia, at Tikehau Capital.

“We are confident that our combined strengths will establish a powerful force in the global financial ecosystem,

“Offering global expertise and a wide network of established relationships, we look forward to driving sustainable growth and value for our global clients,” he added.

It is noted that Tikehau Capital’s new Hong Kong office1 will be its seventeenth global location and its fourth in Asia, joining its Singapore, Seoul, and Tokyo offices.

Sam Lau, Chairman of Flow Capital added that this partnership not only validates the success of Flow Capital but also opens up new avenues of growth and opportunity outside Asia.

“Tikehau Capital’s institutional relationships, combined with our deep local networks, will enable us to unlock potential and widen our investment mandate as well as established connections on a global scale,

“Together, we are well-positioned to deliver exceptional results and create lasting value for our partners and investors,” he added.

According to the statement, this strategic partnership will enable Flow Capital not only to strengthen its presence in Asia but also to establish a robust foothold in European markets.

It said Flow Capital is now poised to expand its reach and capitalise on the opportunities available across both regions.

Tikehau Capital is a global alternative asset management group with €44.4 billion ($47.71 billion) of assets under management.

The firm has developed a wide range of expertise across four asset classes (private debt, real assets, private equity and capital markets strategies) as well as multi-asset and special opportunities strategies.

Flow Capital Group is a multi-asset alternative investment firm headquartered in Hong Kong, specializing in fixed income, real estate, and debt capital markets.

The firm is founded in 2019 by two seasoned entrepreneurs. Its investment has reached total transactions of over $700 million.

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