The Clermont Group

The Clermont Group is a private investment group headquartered in Singapore, established in 1986. It focuses on global investments in public and private equity across various sectors, including energy, financial services, consumer goods, and healthcare. As an operator of a holding company, Clermont Group manages a diverse portfolio through its subsidiaries, which are involved in providing services in finance, healthcare, and aviation, among other industries. The group's long-standing experience and broad investment strategy enable it to pursue opportunities that align with its mission to drive value across its investments.

John Mescall

Managing Director

9 past transactions

PostEra

Series A in 2022
PostEra is a Santa Clara, California-based company that provides AI-driven drug discovery and medicinal chemistry services. It develops machine learning models to design candidate molecules, predict bioactivity in low-data settings, and optimize synthetic routes to address chemo-, regio-, and stereo-selectivity in chemical reactions. The company offers an integrated platform that iteratively refines drug candidates, designs synthesis pathways, and guides experimental testing to accelerate biopharma programs. It collaborates with biopharma partners and pursues its own internal drug discovery efforts, including partnerships with Amgen, Pfizer, and the NIH. PostEra contributed to COVID Moonshot, a large open-science drug discovery initiative, illustrating its emphasis on open collaboration.

Eviation Aircraft

Acquisition in 2019
Eviation Aircraft Ltd., founded in 1998 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, is dedicated to the design, development, and manufacture of all-electric powered passenger aircraft. Operating through its subsidiary, Eviation Tech Ltd., the company aims to revolutionize regional air travel with its flagship aircraft, Alice, which offers a zero-emissions solution to the aviation industry's environmental challenges. The Alice is designed to carry up to nine passengers for distances of 650 miles on a single charge, leveraging advanced technology such as distributed electric propulsion and cutting-edge composite materials. Eviation is also committed to providing supportive services for electric aircraft ecosystems. In 2018, the company established a U.S. headquarters in Prescott, Arizona, to enhance its operational capabilities and target the U.S. market, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable air travel.

OakNorth Bank

Venture Round in 2019
OakNorth Bank is a UK-based digital-first commercial bank that provides debt financing and related services to growth-oriented businesses. It targets the Missing Middle, established SMEs underserved by traditional banks, offering bespoke secured and unsecured loans, property funding, and related financial solutions, alongside savings products for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, the bank uses data-led analytics and forward-looking scenario analysis to assess risk and support scalable growth through cycles. Its client base includes property developers, care homes, schools, hotels, and other growth ventures, with lending supported by long-term partnerships rather than equity. The bank emphasizes a relationship-driven approach, with a sizable share of new lending generated through referrals and repeat borrowers.

Eviation Aircraft

Series B in 2019
Eviation Aircraft Ltd., founded in 1998 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, is dedicated to the design, development, and manufacture of all-electric powered passenger aircraft. Operating through its subsidiary, Eviation Tech Ltd., the company aims to revolutionize regional air travel with its flagship aircraft, Alice, which offers a zero-emissions solution to the aviation industry's environmental challenges. The Alice is designed to carry up to nine passengers for distances of 650 miles on a single charge, leveraging advanced technology such as distributed electric propulsion and cutting-edge composite materials. Eviation is also committed to providing supportive services for electric aircraft ecosystems. In 2018, the company established a U.S. headquarters in Prescott, Arizona, to enhance its operational capabilities and target the U.S. market, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable air travel.

OakNorth Bank

Series B in 2018
OakNorth Bank is a UK-based digital-first commercial bank that provides debt financing and related services to growth-oriented businesses. It targets the Missing Middle, established SMEs underserved by traditional banks, offering bespoke secured and unsecured loans, property funding, and related financial solutions, alongside savings products for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, the bank uses data-led analytics and forward-looking scenario analysis to assess risk and support scalable growth through cycles. Its client base includes property developers, care homes, schools, hotels, and other growth ventures, with lending supported by long-term partnerships rather than equity. The bank emphasizes a relationship-driven approach, with a sizable share of new lending generated through referrals and repeat borrowers.

Indiabulls Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2017
Indiabulls Pharmaceuticals Limited is a Mumbai-based company that specializes in providing healthcare products and services across India. Established in July 2016, the company aims to be a prominent player in the growing Indian pharmaceutical market, which is anticipated to expand significantly in the coming years. With a focus on affordability, Indiabulls Pharmaceuticals produces essential drugs for the treatment of various critical diseases, thereby enhancing access to necessary medicines for patients. The Indian healthcare sector is experiencing robust growth due to rising incomes, improved medical infrastructure, and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. The government's commitment to enhancing patient access and supporting manufacturing and research and development further supports the industry's expansion, positioning Indiabulls Pharmaceuticals to play a key role in this evolving landscape.

SBFC Finance

Private Equity Round in 2017
SBFC Finance Ltd is a systemically important non-deposit-taking non-banking finance company specializing in providing secured Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) loans and loans against gold. The company primarily serves entrepreneurs, small business owners, self-employed individuals, and salaried professionals. Offering competitive interest rates starting at 12.50% per annum, SBFC Finance focuses on various credit facilities, including business loans and working capital finance. Its unique PhyGital model merges technology with personal service to facilitate loan applications, allowing customers to engage directly with staff at their own pace. The majority of the company’s revenue is derived from interest income generated through these loan products.

OakNorth Bank

Series B in 2017
OakNorth Bank is a UK-based digital-first commercial bank that provides debt financing and related services to growth-oriented businesses. It targets the Missing Middle, established SMEs underserved by traditional banks, offering bespoke secured and unsecured loans, property funding, and related financial solutions, alongside savings products for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, the bank uses data-led analytics and forward-looking scenario analysis to assess risk and support scalable growth through cycles. Its client base includes property developers, care homes, schools, hotels, and other growth ventures, with lending supported by long-term partnerships rather than equity. The bank emphasizes a relationship-driven approach, with a sizable share of new lending generated through referrals and repeat borrowers.

Halodoc

Series A in 2016
PT HaloDoc is a digital healthcare platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2016. The company connects patients with a network of 19,000 licensed doctors and 1,000 certified partner pharmacies through its innovative communication platform. Users can engage with medical professionals via video calls, voice calls, and chat, allowing for real-time consultations and health advice. Additionally, HaloDoc facilitates the ordering of laboratory tests that can be conducted at home, enhancing the convenience of accessing healthcare services. The platform aims to simplify and improve the healthcare experience for patients by providing easy connections to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, as well as offering medical delivery services through its partner pharmacies.
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