Amber International Holdings

What Amber International Holdings does

Amber International Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-domiciled, hospitality-focused international real estate developer and investor that develops luxury resort properties in Southeast Asian emerging and frontier markets, primarily Cambodia and Indonesia. The company was founded in 2018 by CEO Taihei Yamada, a former Japanese institutional investor and IT-startup CFO. Its core products are Amber Kampot, an operational luxury resort in southern Cambodia offering 35 units across pool suites, pool villas, and private estates, and Amber Komodo, a planned resort near Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, near the Komodo National Park UNESCO site.

The business operates on a hybrid model combining one-time villa unit sales to high-net-worth individual investors with recurring operating revenue from villa rentals, hospitality services, and property management. Unit buyers receive passive ROI because third-party management companies (e.g., Pramana Experience for Amber Komodo) handle guest sourcing and operations, while investors retain free personal-use rights. Distribution is anchored by tier-one channel partnerships with Sotheby's International Realty and CBRE Cambodia for luxury marketing and resort exit services, supported by an in-house design and project management stack (Bloom Architecture, Atelier Cole, gbc engineers, COVA Thinking) and legal counsel from HBS Law (Cambodia) and Yang & Co (Indonesia).

The company files Form 20-F with the U.S. SEC as a foreign private issuer, audited by KPMG, and in May 2026 expanded its board to nine directors with five independent directors, including a representative of the Brunei Investment Agency. It announced a US$50 million share repurchase program in 2025 following Q3 2025 revenue of US$16.3 million and US$11.8 million gross profit, described as a turnaround in operating profitability. Forward growth is being pursued via expansion into Japan and Central Asia, the buildout of the Amber Komodo property, and engagement of institutional and sovereign wealth capital alongside its core HNW individual investor base.

Name

Amber International Holdings

Legal name

Amber International Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://amber-holdings.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Amber International Holdings is a Singapore-based hospitality real estate developer building and operating luxury resorts in Southeast Asian emerging markets, selling villa units to high-net-worth investors and generating recurring revenue from villa rentals, with active projects in Cambodia and Indonesia and planned expansion into Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Real Estate Development

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Investors, Nec (6799)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts) Asset Management (BPAJAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate Investment Advisory (Acquisitions/Dispositions, Capital Allocation) (BPAJANAA)

Keywords

• Luxury resort development
• Hospitality real estate
• Emerging market investment
• Passive ROI properties
• Southeast Asia resorts

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Resort Property Sales: Investors purchase villa units, pool suites, pool villas, and private estates at Amber's resort developments. After an initial investment, Amber manages the property through third-party management companies who handle guest sourcing and operations. Investors receive passive ROI while enjoying free stays at their properties.
2. Operating Revenue: The company generates revenue from resort operations, including Q3 2025 revenue of US$16.3 million with gross profit of US$11.8 million. Revenue comes from villa rentals, hospitality services, and property management fees.
3. Share Repurchases: The company announced a $50 million share repurchase program supported by operating cash flows, indicating additional financial strategies beyond core operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Amber International Holdings is a hospitality-focused international real estate developer and investor that identifies undervalued destinations in Southeast Asia's emerging and frontier markets and develops luxury resort properties. Investors can purchase resort units (pool suites, pool villas, and private estates) at developments like Amber Kampot (Cambodia) and Amber Komodo (Indonesia), earning passive ROI while receiving complimentary stays, with professional third-party hotel management companies handling guest sourcing and property operations.

Product overview

Amber International Holdings is a hospitality-focused international real estate developer and investor operating in Southeast Asia's emerging and frontier markets. The company offers two primary resort products: Amber Kampot (an operational luxury resort in Cambodia) and Amber Komodo (a planned resort in Indonesia). Its investment model enables investors to purchase resort units (pool suites, pool villas, private estates) and earn passive ROI while receiving complimentary stays, with professional hotel management companies handling operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amber Kampot: Luxury riverside resort in Kampot, Cambodia, featuring pool suites, pool villas, and private estates, inspired by Cambodia's ancient forest and modern minimalism.
• Amber Komodo

Products and services

• Amber Kampot Operational luxury resort in Kampot, Cambodia, featuring 20 pool suite units, 5 pool villa units, and 10 private estate units. The resort integrates Cambodia's ancient forest inspiration with modern minimalism, offering amenities including an on-site restaurant, rooftop bar overlooking the Kampot River, and world-class spa treatments. Located 5km from the Gulf of Thailand, beneath the Elephant Mountains on the Preaek Tuek Chhu river.
• Amber Komodo Planned luxury resort development near Labuan Bajo, Indonesia in the Komodo archipelago. The resort features mountain suites nestled within tropical flora, a dual-pool complex with infinity pool, refined dining blending Indonesian culinary heritage with continental flair, and a spa sanctuary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q3 2025 revenue of US$16.3 million with US$11.8 million gross profit and turnaround in operating profitability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Atelier ColecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and design studio led by David Cole, founder of 'Building Trust International' NGO. Provided design expertise for Amber Komodo project with unique experience-oriented approach. Also collaborating on Labuan Bajo community reinvestment, contributing 3% of net profit share back to the community.
• Bloom ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoutique architecture studio with branches in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Bangkok, Thailand. Specializes in combining Khmer identity with international methods. Provided design expertise for Amber Kampot project, delivering modern minimalist design inspired by Cambodia's ancient forests.
• BSNcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal trusted construction and engineering company formed by Cambodian businessmen. Built reputation on integrity and responsibility. Past projects include Siem Reap Airport and luxury hotels such as Anantara Angkor and Alila Villa in Koh Russey.
• CBRE CambodiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, operating in Cambodia since 2008. Provided villa property sales, global marketing, and entire resort exit services for Amber team.
• COVA ThinkingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMultidisciplinary project management firm offering consultation in hospitality, engineering, environmental, retail, quantity surveying. Offices in Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Cambodia. Cambodian branch assisted in quantity surveying, project direction and construction management.
• gbc engineersmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependently-owned engineering consultancy headquartered in Berlin, Germany with international offices in Vietnam and Cambodia. Provided civil and structural design services for Amber Kampot resort, ensuring property is sound and secure.
• GK Engineering LtdmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading engineering firm providing mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering and consulting services. Consulted on all of Amber Kampot's MEP needs, enabling resort to function as required for luxurious guest experience.
• HBS LawcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTop-tier Cambodian law firm established in 2005. Served as Amber's trusted legal partner throughout development process, providing advice on due diligence, land acquisition, construction permits, hotel management licenses, and investment structure.
• Pramana ExperiencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel management operator established by professionals who founded and operate collection of well-known boutique resorts and spas throughout Bali. Manages Amber Komodo and The Kayon Resort (N°1 Tripadvisor resort in Ubud out of 1,800 resorts).
• Sotheby's International RealtycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld leader in luxury real estate serving 'connoisseurs of life.' Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, dedicated to exceptional service and representing distinctive properties. Provides luxury real estate marketing services for Amber properties.
• Yang & CocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTop-tier Indonesian law firm established in 2011. Client base includes local and international companies, guiding investors through Indonesia's laws, rules and regulations. Provides legal services for Amber's Indonesian operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Banyan Tree Holdings: Singapore-listed luxury resort and branded-residence developer with ownership interests in hotels and sale of villa units across Asia. Operates a near-identical discover-develop-distribute model across SE Asia, Maldives and beyond, selling residential units tied to managed resorts.
• Aman Resorts: Ultra-luxury resort operator with a small number of exclusive properties and Aman-branded residences for ultra-HNW buyers. Comparable on positioning, ticket size, and the integration of hospitality operations with residential/investor ownership.
• Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: IHG-owned ultra-luxury resort brand with properties in emerging destinations and branded residences. Comparable on luxury positioning, resort-villa ownership structures, and curated destination strategy.
• COMO Hotels and Resorts: Private luxury hospitality group with resorts in Bali, Bhutan, the Maldives and the Caribbean. Comparable on ultra-luxury positioning, small-portfolio strategy, and reliance on owner-operated hospitality in resort destinations.
• Capella Hotel Group: Singapore-based luxury hotel operator with flagship resort properties in SE Asia and beyond. Comparable on headquarter geography, luxury positioning, and curated small-portfolio strategy across Asia-Pacific destinations.
• One&Only Resorts: Kerzner-managed ultra-luxury resort brand with private-residence offerings in destination locations. Comparable on ultra-luxury segment, ownership-integrated villa products, and select destination strategy.
• Rosewood Hotels & Resorts: Ultra-luxury resort and residence operator with a small global portfolio and Rosewood Residences private-home products. Comparable on HNW residence sales model integrated with managed luxury hospitality.

Broad incumbents

• Minor International: Thailand-based hospitality and lifestyle company owning Anantara, Avani, Tivoli and Oaks brands; operates and invests in luxury SE Asia resort developments. Comparable due to overlapping SE Asia luxury footprint and mixed ownership/operator model.
• Meliá Hotels International: Spanish-listed global hotel group with resort brands, mixed-use resort-residence developments and growing Asia-Pacific footprint. Comparable on the integration of resort operations with owned/partnered residential inventory.
• Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group: Hong Kong-listed luxury hotel group operating and co-investing in resorts with branded residences (e.g., Mandarin Oriental Residences). Comparable on luxury positioning, branded residence model and Asia-Pacific concentration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/amberkampot2
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/18864615/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/amberkampot

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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