Gaw Capital Partners is a real estate investment firm established in 2005 and headquartered in Central, Hong Kong. The firm specializes in a diverse range of real estate assets, including offices, commercial properties, retail malls, serviced apartments, logistics warehouses, data center projects, and hotels requiring repositioning or redevelopment. Gaw Capital primarily focuses on investments in Greater China, particularly in Tier II and Tier III cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, while also targeting opportunities across Asia Pacific, including Japan, Korea, and Singapore. The firm aims to allocate 20 percent of its investments to Asian markets outside of China. With additional offices in Europe and Asia, Gaw Capital Partners is well-positioned to navigate high barrier-to-entry markets globally.
Placemakr operates apartment-style hotels that provide a unique lodging experience by combining the comforts of home with the services of a hotel. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company specializes in pop-up hotels located in newly constructed luxury apartment buildings. These hotels feature fully furnished apartments equipped with modern amenities, including fitness facilities. Placemakr's model not only enhances the living experience for residents but also supports multifamily developers by mitigating risks during the lease-up phase of new properties, generating additional revenue streams in the process. The company has established locations in Tysons Corner, Virginia; Houston, Texas; and Seattle, Washington.
NPX Point Avenue
Series A in 2021
NPX Point Avenue is an education technology company focused on the fast-growing K-12 private international school market and K-12 after-school training market.
Propzy is a comprehensive real estate platform based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, established in 2015. The company facilitates property sales and leasing transactions by providing a marketplace that integrates logistics, documentation, and transaction services. This approach enhances the user experience by enabling direct communication between buyers and sellers, as well as landlords and renters, thereby streamlining the transaction process. With Vietnam's growing internet and smartphone penetration, Propzy capitalizes on the increasing demand for efficient real estate services. The platform not only offers real estate search and agency services but also supports users in navigating the complexities of property transactions, ensuring that homes are verified and legally constructed. Led by founder John Le, a seasoned entrepreneur with a successful background in technology and finance, Propzy is positioned to capture significant market opportunities within Vietnam's real estate sector, which has substantial potential for growth in agency commissions.
SensorFlow is a Singapore government-funded company who make smart energy-efficient hotels a reality. Their wireless room automation & energy management solutions are flexible, easy to install and have provided proven energy savings of up to 30% per room per year. Their goal is to make the world a greener place and develop new innovative, affordable sustainable solutions.
Switch Automation is a global software company specializing in real estate solutions designed to assist property owners and facility managers in reducing operating costs, enhancing energy efficiency, and improving occupant satisfaction. The company offers a comprehensive smart building platform that integrates traditional building systems with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, enabling real-time analysis, automation, and control of various assets. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in Australia, Asia, and Europe, Switch Automation serves multiple industries, including commercial real estate, retail, grocery, and financial services. Its offerings include building performance analysis, fault detection, diagnostics, and real-time command execution, making it a valuable resource for facilities management professionals.
KE Holdings Inc. operates an integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services in China. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Beijing, the company facilitates a range of housing-related activities, including the sale and rental of existing and new homes, home renovation, and real estate financial solutions. It owns Lianjia, a prominent real estate brokerage brand. In 2018, the company launched Beike, a technology-driven multi-service property platform aimed at enhancing user experience and supporting real estate agents. Beike serves as an open platform that connects accredited partners with resources to create a high-quality ecosystem for second-hand, new, and rental properties. The platform also addresses the needs of Chinese families seeking overseas properties, covering 11 countries with over 10,000 listings. KE Holdings aims to expand its reach across more than 300 cities in China and to establish a robust network of partners and agents to serve millions of households.
Tencent Trusted Doctors, a company established in early August 2018 upon the merger of Tencent Doctorwork and Trusted Doctors, is acquiring the start-up in an attempt to create a private healthcare network that provides both online and offline services through the so-called "celebrity effect".
Guangzhou Candao Information Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in providing take-away management system, distribution system, data center, BI data analytics, and system hosting for domestic catering and retail enterprises. Guangzhou Candao Information Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2014 and is based in Guangzhou, China.
NeueHouse LLC operates as a coworking space and cultural hub aimed at creators, innovators, and thought leaders. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, with additional locations in Los Angeles, the company provides personalized workspaces that encourage collaboration among members. Its facilities feature open and flexible layouts, alongside amenities such as concierge services, curated dining options, and evening social gatherings. NeueHouse also hosts a variety of cultural events, including screenings, lectures, and workshops, further enriching the member experience. In addition to workspaces, the company offers services related to film, design, fashion, branding, architecture, and the arts, as well as the option to host private events, fostering a vibrant community for creative entrepreneurs.
GCP Hospitality runs over 39 properties with 7,450 keys worldwide with an enviable reputation in the hospitality industry for providing hotel management, asset management, and business development services of the highest standard. GCP Hospitality's expertise has a global reach, with regional offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Perth, San Francisco, Singapore and Yangon. Current brands include Hotels G, The Strand Hotel & Cruise, Campus Co-Living Hubs, Hospes Hotels (JV in Spain) and Journal Hotels (JV in USA). GCP Hospitality is the hospitality arm of Gaw Capital Partners, a private equity fund management company focusing on adding strategic value to under-utilized properties in the global market.
Hospes Hotel Group is a prominent operator of boutique hotels in Spain, established in 2000 and headquartered in Madrid. The company manages a portfolio of ten properties located in various cities, including Alicante, Cáceres, Córdoba, Granada, Madrid, Mallorca, Sevilla, Salamanca, and Valencia. Each hotel is designed to provide guests with a rejuvenating experience, featuring amenities such as restaurants, bars, pools, spas, and playgrounds. Additionally, Hospes hotels are equipped to host social and corporate events, including product presentations and weddings, ensuring a versatile and satisfying stay for tourists and business travelers alike.
Hostmaker is an award-winning home rental management company, which vision is to unlock the potential of every home through great design, personal service and cutting-edge tech. They're incredibly grateful to the 2,500+ homeowners who trust us to manage their homes. What started as a team of 2, in love with beautiful homes, with travel and with each other, is now a 4 year-old start-up which has created more than 300 jobs.
Privatemarket.io operates as a digital marketplace leveraging blockchain technology to connect investors with alternative investment products, focusing on low liquidity assets such as private equity and real estate. The platform facilitates access for wealth managers to a range of promising private market investments through detailed product descriptions, live webinars, and special events. It offers essential services including administration, custody, reporting, and ongoing support throughout the investment lifecycle. Additionally, investors benefit from on-demand due diligence services and innovative liquidity management solutions, allowing them to manage their portfolios effectively by placing buy and sell orders on both primary and secondary markets.
Naked Hub is a platform that helps start-ups, SMEs and MNCs across all industries, to increase their success in business. Its innovative and beautiful workspaces are home to a diverse community of companies and individuals wherein they can interact, collaborate, and do business with one another.