About Us
ShawKwei & Partners is a private equity investment firm that leverages our partners’ capital to develop outstanding companies throughout Asia.
We take significant ownership stakes in our investments and couple them with a disciplined and hands-on management to grow those investments.
Successful Investments Across 6 Sectors Over 30 Years
Find Out How ShawKwei Can Transform Your Business
About Us
ShawKwei & Partners is a private equity investment firm that leverages our partners’ capital to develop outstanding companies throughout Asia.
We take significant ownership stakes in our investments and couple them with a disciplined and hands-on management to grow those investments.
Successful Investments Across 6 Sectors Over 30 Years
Find Out How ShawKwei Can Transform Your Business
Our Investment Philosophy
Being good partners and 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.
Specialising in Asia, Europe & USA
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. We have offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, San Francisco and Shanghai.
Our Investment Philosophy
Being good partners and 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.
Specialising in Asia, Europe & USA
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. We have offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, San Francisco and Shanghai.
Investment Strategy
Strategy
Strategic Planning & Execution
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.
Finance
Financial Planning & Execution
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.
Transformation
Business Transformation
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.
Strategy
Strategic Planning & Execution
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.
Finance
Financial Planning & Execution
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.
Transformation
Business Transformation
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 B2B companies that create significant value and drive industry advancements, with a focus on six specific sectors: advanced manufacturing, automotive, medical equipment, energy and power, health and beauty, and logistics.
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.
PEC
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Singapore, PEC is a well-respected provider of maintenance and integrated EPC services for the oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical terminals and pharmaceutical industries. A buyout and privatisation from Singapore Stock Exchange. Majority shareholder and board control. Transaction value US$165 million.
ZymeFlow
Private company based in the United States - Founded over 35 years ago, ZymeFlow has pioneered innovative chemical decontamination solutions, its eco-friendly and patented products and services are highly efficient in the decontamination and maintenance of energy and chemical processing facilities in the US and around the world.
CTL Packaging
Private company based in the United States - CTL is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was founded in 2011 as part of the CTLpack Group S.L.U., a long-standing Spanish tube manufacturer for beauty and health products. Specializing in the production of plastic tubes for the beauty and health industry, providing high-quality decorative capabilities and luxury finishing.
Group14 Technologies, Inc.
Private company based in the United States - Group14 Technologies is a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technologies, developing silicon-carbon composite materials for the lithium-ion market. Investment of US$34.3 million.
Rauxel Pty Ltd
Private company based in Australia - 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.
CR Asia Group
Private Singapore company - 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. Transaction value US$101 million.
International Cosmetic Suppliers Ltd.
Private Hong Kong company - 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.
Gaylin Holdings Ltd
Singapore Listed (SGX:RF7) - 44-year-old specialist provider of rigging and lifting equipment and solutions to the global offshore oil & gas industry. Largest shareholder, with two directorships. US$100 million equity investment and debt restructuring.
Chosen Holdings Ltd
Singapore Listed - Precision manufacturer of plastic products for auto, medical and industrial customers. Largest Shareholder. Transaction value US$51 million.
AMOS International
Private company based in Singapore - 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 - 150 year-old German automation and production equipment manufacturer. Generates 80% of revenues in Asia. ShawKwei have now sold their stake.
Beyonics Technology
Previously Singapore Listed - 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 - Chinese manufacturer of adhesive tape for the automotive and electronics industries. 2nd largest shareholder, with two Directorships. ShawKwei have now sold their stake.
SCHRAMM Holding GmbH
Hong Kong Listed - Formulator and manufacturer of highly specialized paints and coatings for consumer goods, automotive parts and steel coils. - 1st German company to list in HK. - 2nd largest shareholder. ShawKwei have now sold their stake.
United Pacific Industries
Hong Kong Listed - Diversified manufacturer of electronic components, magnetics, measuring devices, measuring devices and garden tools, sold under own brand and OEM. 3rd largest shareholder.
Huge Winners
Private company based in Shenzhen, China - Designs and manufactures equipment for the printed circuit board and light emitting diode (LED) industries. Lead Investor with one Directorship.
SUGA
Hong Kong Listed - Growth Capital Electronic Manufacturing Service Provider for consumer appliances, telecom networking devices and office automation products. Lead investor with one Directorship.
SNP Leefung
Hong Kong Listed - Diversified printing and packaging services provider for both domestic China and export markets. 3rd largest shareholder.
China Fangda Group Co. Ltd.
Shenzhen Listed - Designs, manufactures and installs glass curtain walls and windows using coloured steel and aluminium for buildings in China. Lead Investor.
International Components Corporation
Private company based in USA - Designs and manufactures battery rechargers for cellphones, power tools and medical instruments. Headquartered in Chicago with factories in HK and China. Lead Investor.
Crown Worldwide Group
Record management division of Crown Group, based in HK. - One of Asia’s largest household goods movers and freight forwarders, serving professional firms in need of offsite record storage and management. Lead Investor.
Flextronics
Electronic Manufacturing Services company with factories in Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Lead investor.
Twinhead International
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.
Selected Partnership Profiles
In 2020, ShawKwei & Partners established ICONS Beauty Group as a rollup platform for investments in beauty and wellness products.
Senior Management Team
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