VPCA Member Story: Koru Capital and Its Mission to Drive Growth Through Strategic Investments

Koru Capital offers a comprehensive range of M&A advisory services, including debt financing, growth capital, buyouts, divestments, and joint ventures.

November 18, 2024
VPCA Member Story: Koru Capital and Its Mission to Drive Growth Through Strategic Investments
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Koru Capital offers a comprehensive range of M&A advisory services, including debt financing, growth capital, buyouts, divestments, and joint ventures. Recently, the firm has found significant value in supporting companies as they transition from raising funds through venture capital to engaging private equity investors.

As a family investment office, Koru Capital invests its own funds in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strong growth potential. Their approach extends beyond capital injection, as they take an active, hands-on role in guiding businesses toward their next growth stage. To ensure alignment with strategic goals and operational excellence, Koru Capital assigns experienced personnel to serve as full-time executive officers or directors within their portfolio companies.

Koru Capital’s core team brings over 50 years of combined experience in corporate strategy, development, M&A, and capital markets. This wealth of expertise enables the firm to offer insightful, strategic guidance and deliver exceptional results for its clients.

Services

M&A Advisory
Koru Capital offers tailored M&A advisory services, guiding clients through every stage of the transaction process. From identifying targets and conducting due diligence to deal structuring and post-transaction integration, the firm ensures successful outcomes. With deep expertise in Vietnam’s market, Koru Capital helps businesses navigate local regulations, cultural nuances, and industry dynamics with confidence.

Strategy Advisory
The firm’s strategy advisory services focus on helping businesses develop robust, long-term strategies to thrive in competitive markets. Koru Capital provides in-depth market analysis, growth strategy development, and insights into competitive positioning. This regional expertise enables clients to adapt and grow within Southeast Asia’s evolving business landscape.

Investment
Koru Capital invests in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with compelling growth trajectories across Southeast Asia. The firm’s investment approach extends beyond financial support, offering active guidance to portfolio companies. By assigning experienced professionals as full-time executive officers or directors, Koru Capital ensures alignment with strategic objectives and drives operational excellence.

Recent Successful Deals

  • Advising Hasaki in its latest fundraising round with Alibaba (2023), helping the platform scale and expand its e-commerce presence.
  • Advising M Village in its latest fundraising round with Trip.com (2024), enhancing the development of M Village’s innovative urban lifestyle projects.
  • Advising a leading TMT company in its latest fundraising round, achieving a pre-money valuation of US$400 million (2024), positioning the company for significant growth in the tech, media, and telecommunications sectors.
  • Koru Capital strives to establish itself as the leading boutique M&A advisory firm, recognized for its tailored solutions, strategic expertise, and commitment to driving growth for its clients and portfolio companies.

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