Asia Growth Capital Advisors

What is Asia Growth Capital Advisors?

Asia Growth Capital Advisors (AGCA) is a Pan-Asia private equity firm based in Singapore with a focus on Equity investments. They specialize in offering customized structured liquidity and portfolio management solutions to limited partners (LPs) and financial institutions seeking exits from their private equity investments.

Reasons for these exits may include strategic policy shifts or fund term limitations. AGCA provides a broad range of services that include portfolio underwriting, monitoring, and investment advisory, aiming to optimize value from seasoned portfolios as well as facilitate fresh new investments in growth-oriented sectors across Asia. Additionally, AGCA runs separate pledged pools of capital tailored to the needs of large pension funds and institutional investors.

With an expertise in Expansion, Management Buyouts/Leveraged Buyouts (MBO/LBO), and Acquisitions, the firm demonstrates a comprehensive approach to private equity investments. The firm boasts an assets under management figure of $550 million and typically engages in investments ranging from a minimum of $50 million to a maximum of $100 million. AGCA's investment focus spans various industries including Energy, HealthTech (& Fitness), Food & Beverage, Logistics (& Distribution), and Medical Devices (& Hospital Services).

Founded in August 2010 by Harjit Bhatia and Soma Ghosal, who previously held roles as Chairman and Managing Partner, and Partner, respectively, at Credit Suisse Private Equity Asia Partners, LP, AGCA brings together a collective investing experience of over 80 years in the region.

The firm is headquartered at Level 40 Ocean Financial Centre, 10 Collyer Quay, 049315, Singapore, and is registered and licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. AGCA has a notable client base, including esteemed institutions like Unity Fund I, PineBridge Investments, Canadian Pension and Investment Board, HarbourVest LLC, and Axiom Asia.