A boutique advisor.
Part of a global merchant banking group.
Jakota Capital US is the New York-based investment banking advisory practice of the Singapac Group — with offices and affiliates in Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong. We combine boutique, senior-led execution with a global network across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, focused on transactions where access, judgement, sector expertise, and pattern-matching matter.
Senior experience and expertise
A dedicated team covering origination, structuring, and execution across the deal lifecycle.
Leads the IB advisory practice in New York. 30+ years across corporate finance and M&A in digital media, software, and internet — Nfluence Partners, Headwaters MB, Oppenheimer, TD Securities, Deutsche Bank, Lehman Brothers, and J.P. Morgan. Has represented sellers to Ericsson*, YouTube/Google*, Meta*, Spotify*, Taboola*, and Target*. $38bn+ in financings and M&A. BA, Macalester College; MBA, Columbia Business School.
20+ years across investment banking, private equity, and consulting — fintech, media, and industrials. Since 2019 has deployed $200mm+ for a family office across private and publicly traded companies. Previously Partner/MD at boutique PE and merchant banking firms. Holds several board and advisory seats. BS/BA, American University.
9+ years across investment banking and consulting — industry agnostic, with experience across the U.S. and Latin America. Previously Bank of America, BBVA, and PwC. Transaction experience spans M&A, capital raisings, DCM, ECM, and project finance. MBA, Cornell University; passed CFA Level II.
Covers small- and mid-cap equities, special situations, and global M&A — focus on US and Hong Kong markets. Work spans research, financial modelling, due diligence, and transaction support. Previously Junior Analyst at C Capital (APAC AM) and IndexAtlas Group. BA, HSE; MA, Geneva Business School.
Senior network
Strategic advisors and operating partners
Firepower behind the deal team — operators and principals who unlock doors.
18+ years executing M&A, capital raises, and complex strategic transactions across private and public markets. Buy-side and sell-side advisory for founders, boards, and institutional investors. BA, Villanova University.
Decades across Asia’s financial and creative landscapes. Non-Executive Director at NEON Global; founder of pH Capital (HK). Prior senior roles at Standard Chartered (Taiwan), Cushman & Wakefield (Asia IB), and National Australia Bank (HK).
Nearly 30 years in global M&A, CVC, and emerging-tech strategy across Korea and Japan. Former Head of Digital Investment at SK Holdings; built a global CVC platform across AI, digital assets, and enterprise software. Fluent in Korean, English, and Japanese.
20+ years in financial services and cross-border partnerships; 19 years at Viacom. Senior Advisor to Jakota Americas; deep relationships across institutional, family-office, and strategic capital pools relevant to consumer growth raises.
Cross-border media and entertainment banker. Previously Chief Strategy Officer of Digital Domain Holdings (547:HKG), with direct operating context across media, IP, and capital-markets transactions.
What we do
Boutique, senior-led execution across the deal lifecycle.
Global integrated platform
Senior bankers in the U.S., Asia, and Europe — three regional teams, one integrated network. Reach everywhere · execute locally.
Connecting the US, Asia, and Europe
End-to-end execution across listing venues, capital pools, and advisory jurisdictions.
Cross-Border Strategic Advisory
- M&A advisory bridging Western capital markets with Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Greater China
- Investor relations for Asian-listed companies targeting Western institutional capital
- Exit planning and repositioning for companies listed across multiple venues
- Cross-border execution leveraging presence in the U.S., Singapore, and Europe
Asia Domiciliation & Family Office
- Singapore and Hong Kong as premier hubs for UHNW individuals and family offices
- Wealth protection and diversification through Asian structures
- APAC headquarters establishment for Western companies expanding into Asia
- 20+ years of experience in cross-border family office setup
Capital Markets Access
- SGX, HKEX, and US (NYSE / NASDAQ / OTC) listing pathways — IPOs, SPOs, RTOs, reverse mergers
- ADR structuring for Asian issuers accessing US capital markets
- Public and private placement structuring across jurisdictions
- Regulatory guidance through to listing and post-IPO support
Singapore services delivered through Singapac; Jakota Capital US provides advisory and execution in the U.S.
Let’s talk.
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