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Kiri Capital
Kiri Capital operates as a single-family office based in Hong Kong. Philip Pao Sohmen established the firm to steward wealth connected to his grandfather Sir...
Kiri Capital
Kiri Capital operates as a single-family office based in Hong Kong. Philip Pao Sohmen established the firm to steward wealth connected to his grandfather Sir Y.K. Pao, founder of World-Wide Shipping, and to his parents Helmut Sohmen and Anna Pao Sohmen. The structure preserves family capital across generations through disciplined allocation. The firm invests in private equity, venture capital, private credit, hedge funds, infrastructure and real estate. It commits to external managers while also pursuing direct co-investments and SPVs. Sector exposure centers on healthcare services, digital health, fintech, insurtech, climate tech and enterprise software. Geographies include Asia, Europe, North America and Africa. Real-estate holdings encompass properties in Singapore, London and Vancouver. Philip Pao Sohmen serves on the Ningbo CPPCC Standing Committee and as Honorary Chairman of the Ningbo Yacht Industry Association. Matt Cantor participates in the Asia Pacific Real Assets Association. The firm holds membership in the Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association. No dated operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2019
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Hong Kong
City
Hong Kong
Corporate office
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Principals
Philip Pao Sohmen
Founder and CEO
Iesan Tsai
Managing Director and Head of Private Investments
Mathew R. (Matt) Cantor
Managing Director and Head of Real Estate
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Kiri Capital?
Philip Pao Sohmen serves as Founder and CEO. Iesan Tsai leads private investments and Mathew R. Cantor leads real estate.
How does Kiri Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The firm uses relationships developed through family operating businesses in Asia and participation in regional associations such as the Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association.
Does Kiri Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Kiri Capital commits to funds led by external managers and also executes co-investments and direct investments in growth companies.
What investment stages does Kiri Capital typically target?
The firm targets buyout, growth equity and venture capital opportunities.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from the Pao family shipping and operating businesses established by Sir Y.K. Pao, founder of World-Wide Shipping.
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