We have offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and San Francisco and our investments operate across Asia, Europe and the USA.
We take significant ownership stakes in our investments coupled with a disciplined and hands-on management to grow those investments.
Our investment philosophy is based on being good partners in assisting portfolio companies to build better businesses by partnering with management to both identify and realize sustainable performance improvements in areas such as sales growth, margin expansion, and capital efficiency.
The ShawKwei strategy, methods and practices are specially crafted for businesses operating across Asia, Europe and USA in partnership between ShawKwei and our portfolio companies.
ShawKwei manages our private equity investments to increase business value by including the following best practices in a partnership with management and key stakeholders:
- Join the board of directors as well as audit and compensation committees.
- Identify and realize sustainable performance improvements in areas such as sales growth, profit margin expansion, and asset/capital efficiency.
- Implement international best practices in business practices and corporate governance.
- Rigorous analysis of recent financial results and operating budgets.
- Establish world class accounting systems and cash flow measurements for management decisions and for annual audit.
- Raise new debt and/or equity for healthy growth.
- Recruit managers critical to future development and complementary to the current team.
- Invest in new factories and equipment, as well as divest under-performing assets.
- Research and execute M&A deals to complement organic growth.
PRIMARY INVESTMENT SECTORS
ShawKwei & Partners invests in asset-based B2B companies that have considerable franchise value, focusing on six specific sectors: advanced manufacturing, automotive, medical equipment, maritime services, energy and power, and health and beauty.

Advanced Manufacturing

Automotive

Medical

Maritime Services

Energy and Power

Health and Beauty
TYPES OF INVESTMENT
INVESTMENT TRACK RECORD
ShawKwei & Partners has an outstanding track record of success that is founded on over 30 years’ experience investing in middle market Asian companies, helping them grow regionally and internationally and creating exceptional value for our investors.
2022
Rauxel Pty Ltd
- Private company based in Australia
- https://www.rauxel.com.au/
- Buyout
- Founded in 1986, Rauxel is a leading Australian beauty and healthcare company. Specializing in botanicals and natural extracts, Rauxel supports the global trends for sustainable, innovative, and natural beauty products.
2021
CR Asia Group
- Private Singapore company
- www.crasia.net
- Buyout Transaction value US$101 million
- Founded in 1991 in Singapore, CR Asia Group is a leading energy engineering services business operating across Asia servicing world-class energy and chemical processing customers in 18 Asian countries from its permanent bases in Singapore, Thailand, India, and Malaysia.
2020
International Cosmetic Suppliers Ltd.
- Private Hong Kong company
- www.ics-world.com
- Growth Capital
- Founded in 1991, a full service provider of cosmetic, beauty and skin care packaging for mass market, indie and prestige brands globally with five offices around the world including headquarters in Hong Kong, and offices in Taiwan, China, USA and Australia.
2018
Gaylin Holdings Ltd
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Singapore Listed (SGX:RF7)
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US$100 million equity investment and debt restructuring
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44-year-old specialist provider of rigging and lifting equipment and solutions to the global offshore oil & gas industry.
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Largest shareholder, with two directorships

2015
Chosen Holdings Ltd
- Singapore Listed
- www.chosen.com.sg
- Buyout Transaction value US$51 million
- Precision manufacturer of plastic prodcuts for auto, medical and industrial customers
- Largest Shareholder

2014
Amos International
- Private company based in Singapore
- www.amosgroup.com
- Growth Capital
- Shipping supplies and engineering services provider to maritime fleet operators and offshore oil and gas operators.
- Largest shareholder and controls the Board.

Schmid
- Private German company
- www.schmid-group.com
- Growth Capital
- 150 year-old German automation and production equipment manufacturer. Generates 80% of revenues in Asia.

2012
Beyonics Technology
- Previously Singapore Listed
- www.beyonics.com
- Buyout & Privatisation
- Manufacturer of high precision plastic and metal components for the automotive and medical industries. Also a contract Manufacturing solutions Provider to major OEMs.
- Largest shareholder and controls the Board.

YongLe
- Previously Singapore Listed
- en.yongletape.com
- Buyout & Privatisation
- Chinese manufacturer of adhesive tape for the automotive and electronics industries.
- 2nd largest shareholder, with two Directorships.

2010
Schramm Holding GmbH
- Hong Kong Listed
- www.akzonobel.com
- PIPE
- Formulator and manufacturer of highly specialised paints and coatings for consumer goods, automotive parts and steel coils.
- 1st German company to list in HK.
- 2nd largest shareholder.

2009
United Pacific Industries
- Hong Kong Listed
- www.upi.com.hk
- PIPE
- Diversified manufacturer of electronic components, magnetics, measuring devices, measuring devices and garden tools, sold under own brand and OEM.
- 3rd largest shareholder.

2005
Huge Winners
- Private company based in Shenzhen, China
- www.hugewin.cn
- Growth Capital
- Designs and manufactures equipment for the printed circuit board and light emitting diode (LED) industries.
- Lead Investor with one Directorship.

2002
SUGA
- Hong Kong Listed
- www.suga.com.hk
- Growth Capital Electronic Manufacturing Service Provider for consumer appliances, telecom networking devices and office automation products.
- Lead investor with one Directorship.

2000
SNP Leefung
- Hong Kong Listed
- www.snpcorp.com
- PIPE
- Diversified printing and packaging services provider for both domestic China and export markets.
- 3rd largest shareholder.

1995
China Fangda Group Co. Ltd.
- Shenzhen Listed
- http://www.fangda.com
- Pre-IPO
- Designs, manufactures and installs glass curtain walls and windows using coloured steel and aluminium for buildings in China.
- Lead Investor.

1994
International Components Corporation
- Private company based in USA.
- www.icc107.com
- Growth Capital
- Designs and manufactures battery rechargers for cellphones, power tools and medical instruments. Headquartered in Chicago with factories in HK and China.
- Lead Investor.

1991
Crown Worldwide Group
- Record management division of Crown Group, based in HK.
- www.crownworldwide.com
- Growth Capital
- One of Asia’s largest household goods movers and freight forwarders, serving professional firms in need of offsite record storage and management.
- Lead Investor.

1990
Flextronics
- NASDAQ Listed
- www.flextronics.com
- Leverage Buyout
- Electronic Manufacturing Services company with factories in Singapore, Hong Kong and China.
- Lead Investor.

Twinhead
- Taiwan Listed
- www.twinhead.com.tw
- Pre-IPO
- Designs and markets notebook computer under Twinhead brand, also manufactures OEM products. Headquarters and factory in Taiwan.
- Lead Investor and advisor on two M&A opportunities in the US.

OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
SELECTED PARTNERSHIP PROFILES
In 2014, ShawKwei acquired a 60% stake in a leading marine supply and logistics firm, AMOS International Holdings Pte. Ltd., for US$17 million.
Beyonics
In 2012, ShawKwei acquired loss-making precision manufacturer Beyonics Technology for $115 million.
YongLe
ShawKwei’s acquisition of Singapore-listed YongLe Tape in 2007 is a strong example of its targeted investment strategy of purchasing traditional industrial businesses and pursuing operational efficiencies in action.
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