Combining decades of business heritage in Asia with direct presence in leading global markets, Kiri brings a sophisticated approach to investing across a diverse portfolio of private market assets.
We seek superior risk-adjusted returns through a combination of flexible time horizons, a focus on illiquid markets and a rigorous approach to deployment and valuation across business cycles. At the same time, we manage risks through diversification, careful partner selection and active involvement.
Underscored by our values of integrity, diligence and discipline, Kiri follows a unique and modern strategy of investing private capital.
“Raise your sail one foot and you get ten feet of wind.”
― CHINESE PROVERB
WHERE WE FOCUS
Private investments
We invest in funds led by managers that we believe can consistently deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. We also co-invest and invest directly in growth companies with a core sector focus on Education, Healthcare & Life Sciences and Business Technology.
Real Estate
With a global mandate, Kiri invests in a balanced portfolio of real estate equity and credit across a variety of asset classes. Key investment markets span Asia, Europe and North America, with the flexibility to consider markets opportunistically.
responsible investing
It is ingrained in our values and legacy that companies should be good citizens and build trust. Kiri’s culture is to invest responsibly by taking all stakeholders into consideration when making decisions. In addition to financial returns, we take into account the Environmental, Social and Governance aspects of all potential projects.
“It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes, you are ready.”
― THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
OUR VALUES
INTEGRITY
We believe integrity and ethics are central to who we are and what we do and expect the same from our team members and partners.
DILIGENCE
We believe in thoughtful research and careful due diligence to be aware of what we don’t know and to control risk.
DISCIPLINE
We believe financial discipline and patience are key to creating value and therefore fundamental to successful long-term investing.
“Every grain of sand or silt carried out by the rivers and deposited at sea displaces a corresponding amount of water.”
― THE SEA AROUND US
OUR NAME
Kiri is one of the names for the Paulownia Tree or Empress Tree, which originates from China.
Its wood has historically been favored by craftsmen to build lightweight, maneuverable boats and it is known to be fast-growing yet highly resilient, with the ability to survive forest fires.