ICH Group has emerged as a pivotal investor in the recent Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) of Lum Chang Creations, InfoTech, and Goodwill Entertainment on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) Group. This strategic move marks a resurgence in local listings after a two-year lull and underscores ICH’s commitment to invigorating Singapore’s small and mid-cap market. Since its founding in 2000, ICH has advised and invested in over 200 SGX-listed companies, deploying more than $1 billion into high-growth sectors such as technology, healthcare, and sustainability.
The group’s integrated platform—comprising ICH Asset Management, ADDX, and ICAPITAL—serves as a comprehensive solution for businesses at various stages of their capital journey. This approach has been instrumental in bridging local capital gaps and attracting global investors committed to Singapore’s long-term equity market vision. “Our partnerships with foreign companies, coupled with our local market expertise, allow us to be an effective bridge for inbound capital,” said Vincent Toe, co-founder of ICH Group.
ICH’s unique model combines advisory, capital raising, and long-term partnerships, supporting companies from early-stage rounds to post-listing strategies. Notably, ICH played a crucial role in the strategic spinoff of Yangzijiang Financial, enhancing shareholder value and positioning both entities for accelerated growth.
Additionally, ICH is expanding its cross-border capital capabilities, acting as a gateway for Chinese institutional capital into Southeast Asia through the Qualified Domestic Limited Partner (QDLP) programme. This initiative is particularly valuable as global capital flows diversify towards Asia. “Our QDLP partners see a generational growth opportunity in ASEAN’s digital and sustainable economies,” Toe added.
As geopolitical and regulatory challenges arise in other regions, SGX is becoming an attractive platform for international issuers, particularly in sectors like new energy and biotechnology. ICH aims to prepare these companies for international listing requirements, ensuring their long-term success as public entities.
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