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.
Technology investment banking and valuation background — M&A, capital raises, and sell-side execution. Previously Investment Banking Analyst at SVB Securities and Business Valuation Associate at KPMG. Advised Replicon on its sale to Deltek and Stratix on its sale to LLR Partners. BS, Mathematics, UCLA; minors in Accounting and Statistics.
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.
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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