Navis Capital Partners

Navis Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm established in 1998 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The firm specializes in making investments in buyouts, recapitalizations, and financial restructurings, with a particular focus on enterprises that have a strong or developing presence in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and China. Navis Capital Partners targets investments primarily in the consumer, healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors, with typical investment amounts ranging from USD 10 million to USD 50 million. Through its various funds, including Navis Asia Fund VIII, the firm aims to support the growth and development of its portfolio companies within these key markets.

Nicholas Bloy

Co-Managing Partner, Investment Committee Member and Co-Founder

Justin Ferrier

Managing Partner, Private Credit

Richard Foyston

Chairman

Edwin Fua

Partner and Investment Committee Member

David Ireland

Senior Partner and Investment Committee Member

Phil Latham

Senior Partner, Investment Committee Member and Director of Navis Capital Australia

Philip Latham

Senior Partner

Rodney Muse

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Rajendra Pai

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Past deals in Malaysia

Aurelius Healthcare

Acquisition in 2021
Operator of healthcare facilities intended to deliver quality healthcare for a better tomorrow. The company is committed to helping patients to be cocooned within the hospital, developing self-belief and self-care for their team, while methodically administering world-class medical healthcare.

The Big Group

Private Equity Round in 2014
The Big Group is a Malaysian company that focuses on creating memorable dining experiences through a diverse array of food-related establishments. It operates a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, and retail food stores, including a concept supermarket. The Big Group emphasizes the connection between food, relationships, and shared experiences, bringing together both industry veterans and newcomers who are passionate about crafting delicious offerings. In addition to its specialty food items, the company hosts live events to enhance the ambiance, providing customers with opportunities to socialize and enjoy their time.

Dome Coffees Australia

Acquisition in 2014
Dôme has operations across Australia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with a total of 110 owned and franchised stores within its network. Dôme’s cafes cater to a wide range of demographics, with large format layouts that are able to accommodate a variety of needs. In Western Australia, Dôme is the clear leader, having developed a strong brand essence which resonates with the local communities by positioning itself as a de facto community centre and clearly differentiating itself from its competitors. In both Malaysia and Singapore, it is an established brand which can be found in most major shopping malls while it is rapidly gaining a presence in Bahrain and the UAE.

Village Grocer

Acquisition in 2014
Village Grocer is a full-fledged chain of premium grocers across the Klang Valley and aims to be the leading premium supermarket chain in Malaysia.

Strateq Group

Acquisition in 2013
Strateq Group is a 34-year-old technology company based in Malaysia that has significantly contributed to the country's IT industry. Initially recognized as a systems integrator, the company has evolved into a software provider, developing solutions tailored to help various industries enhance their operations. Strateq Group focuses on key sectors, including healthcare, oil and gas, and disaster recovery and business continuity. The company offers comprehensive end-to-end solutions, integrating information technology infrastructure with third-party software services and maintenance support. By delivering these integrated services, Strateq Group enables its clients to successfully transform and grow their businesses.

Eng Kong Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2010
Eng Kong Holdings Pte Ltd operates as an integrated logistics operator and a provider of container related services to global firms operating in the Asia-Pacific region. It offers container depot, tank depot, sales and trading, repair and reefer, transportation, warehousing and container, and container survey services, as well as customized solutions. The company was founded in 1975 and is based in Singapore with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR, Southern China, and Northern China.
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