JAKOTA Capital

What JAKOTA Capital does

JAKOTA Capital US is a boutique investment banking advisory firm headquartered at 530 Fifth Avenue, New York, operating as the US investment banking practice of the Singapac Group, a global merchant banking group with affiliates and offices across Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The firm delivers M&A advisory (sell-side, buy-side, and corporate development), growth capital raises (growth equity, structured equity, and reverse-merger pathways), strategic advisory (positioning and shareholder-base design), cross-border access (Asia capital, family offices, and ADR structuring), and direct investments for public and private companies. Its core technology is its advisory platform and senior-banker network across New York, Paris, Zurich, Lisbon, Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Singapore — there is no proprietary software, API, or technology product disclosed; the asset is human relationships and cross-border execution capability.

The firm generates revenue through transaction-based advisory fees and direct investment economics. Its primary customer segments are founder-led businesses seeking exit planning and institutional positioning, institution-backed companies seeking capital and strategic repositioning, family offices and UHNW individuals seeking Asia exposure, and Asian-listed companies seeking Western institutional capital and ADR structuring. Recent mandates include a KRW 26.8 billion recapitalization of NEORIGIN (KOSDAQ: 094860) in April 2026, a $48mm equity offering for Prenetics Global (NASDAQ: PRE) in October 2025, an EUR 34mm restructuring for Partum AG, and an HKD 807.7mm share issuance for Digital Domain (HKEX) spanning February 2023 through January 2024. Securities execution is routed through BA Securities, LLC (separate FINRA/SIPC member firm).

Senior leadership comprises Managing Directors Sun Jen Yung (lead), Aleks Rubin, and Jimmy Zhu (Asia), supported by a senior advisor network spanning institutional capital, CVC, and consumer/media relationships. The firm's go-to-market is enterprise field sales and direct advisory outreach to founders, boards, and family offices, complemented by a quarterly newsletter, podcast content, and a LinkedIn presence at the top of funnel for thought-leadership positioning. The firm was founded circa 2020, is privately held, and is part of the broader Singapac Group platform that includes the Hong Kong-listed affiliate Jakota Capital Holdings (HKEX: 1468).

Name

JAKOTA Capital

Legal name

Jakota Capital US

Website

https://jakotacapital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JAKOTA Capital US is a New York-based boutique investment banking advisory firm providing M&A advisory, capital raises, and cross-border transaction services connecting Western capital markets with Asia. Founded circa 2020, it operates as the US practice of the Singapac Group across eight cities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking Advisory

NAICS

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG), Cross-Border M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAH), Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE)

Keywords

• Investment banking advisory
• M&A advisory services
• Cross-border capital markets
• Growth equity raises
• Strategic advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Advisory Fees: M&A advisory, strategic advisory, and positioning services for sell-side, buy-side, and corporate development mandates. Senior-led execution across the deal lifecycle.
2. Capital Markets Services: Growth equity raises, structured equity, reverse-merger pathways, IPOs, SPOs, RTOs, and reverse mergers. Direct investment and co-investment arrangements.
3. Direct Investments: Flexible capital solutions for public and private companies, underwritten transactions, and recapitalization arrangements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JAKOTA Capital US is a boutique, senior-led investment banking advisory firm delivering M&A advisory (sell-side, buy-side, corporate development), growth capital raises (growth equity, structured equity, reverse-merger pathways), strategic advisory (positioning, narrative, shareholder-base design), cross-border access to Asia capital, family offices, and ADR structuring, and direct investment capabilities for public and private companies. The firm operates as the U.S. advisory practice of the Singapac Group with affiliates in Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong, executing mandates across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Product overview

JAKOTA Capital US operates as the New York-based investment banking advisory practice of the Singapac Group — a global merchant banking group with offices and affiliates in Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The firm offers a suite of five integrated advisory services: M&A Advisory (sell-side, buy-side, and corporate-development advisory), Growth Capital Raises (growth equity, structured equity, and reverse-merger pathways), Strategic Advisory (positioning, narrative, and shareholder-base design), Cross-Border Access (connecting US, Asia, and Europe capital markets with direct lines into Asian capital, family offices, and ADR structuring), and Direct Investments (flexible capital solutions backed by a global network). These services collectively enable end-to-end execution across recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, listings, and special situations, with a geographic focus spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Greater China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory Sell-side, buy-side, and corporate-development advisory for founder-led and institution-backed businesses across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
• Growth Capital Raises Growth equity, structured equity, and reverse-merger pathways sourced from strategic and financial pools for growth-stage and institution-backed companies.
• Strategic Advisory Positioning, narrative, and shareholder-base design services for businesses preparing for institutional capital and investor engagement.
• Cross-Border Access Direct lines into Asia capital, family offices, and ADR structuring covering Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Greater China, including SGX, HKEX, NYSE, NASDAQ, and OTC listing pathways.
• Direct Investments Flexible capital solutions for public and private companies, backed by a global network of family offices and institutional investors, including underwritten transactions and recapitalization arrangements.
• JAKOTA K-Pop ETF ETF listed on NYSE Arca under ticker KPOP providing exposure to KRX-listed beneficiaries in K-pop and Korean entertainment sectors.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Singapac GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent merchant banking group. Jakota Capital US is the New York-based investment banking advisory practice of Singapac Group. Services in Singapore delivered through Singapac.
• C CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate in Switzerland. Part of the global integrated platform covering Americas, Europe, and Asia.
• Jakota Capital HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHong Kong-based affiliate (HKEX: 1468). Part of the global integrated platform with senior bankers across multiple jurisdictions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• China Renaissance: Boutique investment bank focused on cross-border M&A and capital markets between China and global investors. Comparable to JAKOTA in its senior-led execution model, boutique scale, and emphasis on bridging Western capital with Asia deal flow.
• Allen & Company: Highly selective boutique focused on media, technology, and digital sectors. Comparable to JAKOTA's TMT/digital media sector specialization and boutique, relationship-driven approach.
• Houlihan Lokey: Large independent investment bank with strong M&A advisory and capital markets practices. Comparable as a boutique-style advisory firm that competes for founder-led and mid-market mandates, though at significantly greater scale than JAKOTA.
• Raine Group: Boutique merchant bank focused on TMT, media, and consumer sectors with global reach. Comparable in boutique scale, TMT/media sector focus, and senior-led advisory execution model.
• Centerview Partners: Elite boutique M&A advisory firm serving founder-led companies, boards, and special committees. Comparable as a senior-led boutique advising on complex cross-border and strategic M&A mandates.
• LionTree: Boutique advisory firm specializing in TMT, media, and digital sectors. Highly comparable to JAKOTA in sector focus (digital media, internet, software) and boutique, senior-led cross-border execution model.

Broad incumbents

• CICC (China International Capital Corporation): Large China-headquartered investment bank with full-service M&A, capital markets, and asset management. Comparable as a cross-border China-Western deal intermediary, though at significantly greater scale and broader product breadth.
• Nomura: Global investment bank with strong Japan franchise and cross-border capabilities. Comparable in its cross-border Asia-Western deal advisory capability, particularly in Japanese M&A and capital markets.

Regional players

• Samsung Securities: Korea-focused investment bank with growing cross-border advisory practice. Comparable in its focus on Korea deal flow and ability to serve Korean issuers seeking Western capital markets access.
• Daiwa Capital Markets: Japan-headquartered investment bank with global cross-border capabilities. Comparable in its cross-border Japan-Western deal advisory expertise and Asia-Pacific institutional relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jakota-capital

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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