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CMA Pacific Partners
CMA Pacific Partners was established in 2013 by Carlos M Aquino in Hong Kong. Aquino accumulated 27 years living and working across Asia-Pacific and served on...
CMA Pacific Partners
CMA Pacific Partners was established in 2013 by Carlos M Aquino in Hong Kong. Aquino accumulated 27 years living and working across Asia-Pacific and served on nine corporate boards, two as chairman. The firm invests in and advises PE/VC funds on opportunities and portfolio companies. Focus areas include beauty, spirits, toys, fashion, luxe goods and their supply and distribution chains. Investment types include direct co-investments, SPVs, fund of funds, private equity and real estate. Stages cover seed through expansion and buyouts. Geographies include Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. No public team size or AUM figures exist. Affiliated partners in five cities provide operational reach. Carlos M Aquino participated in the Morning Executive Espresso Exchange event in Hong Kong in 2025.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2013
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Hong Kong
City
Hong Kong
Corporate office
35/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Principals
Carlos M Aquino
Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at CMA Pacific Partners?
Carlos M Aquino serves as Managing Director and leads all investment activity. He draws on prior roles at TPG Capital, GE and Booz-Allen.
How does CMA Pacific Partners source proprietary deal flow?
The firm uses a network of affiliated partners located in Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Bangkok and Paris. Event participation supplements direct introductions.
Is CMA Pacific Partners structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as a single family office that also advises external PE and VC funds on pipeline and portfolio matters.
Does CMA Pacific Partners participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It executes both fund commitments and direct co-investments or SPVs, plus real estate transactions.
What investment stages does CMA Pacific Partners typically target?
Stages range from seed and start-up through expansion, late stage and buyout.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth origin is not publicly disclosed.
What is CMA Pacific Partners known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
It participates in direct co-investments alongside external GPs as part of its advisory and deployment activity.
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