Bee Alternatives Limited (BAL) just had a heartwarming event recently. On October 21st, we had the immense pleasure of hosting the wonderful children from Rumah K.I.D.S for a day filled with laughter, connection, and unforgettable experiences.

Our day kicked off with a trip to an animated movie, where the children were treated to a cinematic adventure that had laughter lighting up the hall. The movie ended with a great moral, enriching not only the children but members of Bee Alternatives Ltd as well.

Following the movie, we gathered for a delicious lunch, creating a space for meaningful conversations and connections where our team members had the privilege of interacting with these bright and spirited individuals, fostering our sense of community and responsibility with the various components of this society.

The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the exhilarating laser tag game session! Laughter and excitement echoed through the arena as Bee Alternatives members joined hands with the children, discussing the shooting strategies, battling between the teams.

At BAL, we believe in giving back to the community we thrive in, and this joyful event was a testament to our motto. Witnessing the children’s simple joy and excitement was truly priceless!

A heartfelt thank you to Rumah K.I.D.S for providing a loving and healthy growing environment to the children which we could testify through the courteous disposition carried by each and every one of the children throughout the outing.

We recently participated in the Asia PE-VC Summit hosted by DealStreetAsia in Singapore, a two-day summit attended by hundreds of investment professionals from the region.

Our Founding Partner, Yuliang Chen, was invited to be one of the esteemed panelists, sharing profound insights on the topic of what is stopping GP-led secondaries in Asia. He shared the panel with representatives from HarbourVest Partners, TR Capital, and MUFG Investor Services.

Yuliang Chen highlighted some important trends observed within the Asian secondaries market. One of the crucial points he emphasized was the significance of stronger GP alignment in GP-led transactions. He stressed the importance of being discerning when choosing to collaborate with managers who express an intention to execute GP-led transactions. To enhance the sense of GP alignment, secondary investors are exploring various structured solutions and raising expectations regarding the GP's ability for value creation and emphasizing on portfolio exits within a visible timeline.

While secondaries have finally gained traction in Asia, serving as an essential tool for viable exit solutions in the region, we envision tremendous opportunities that Bee Alternatives can seize in supporting various secondary opportunities, whether they are GP-led or LP-led transactions.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to DealStreetAsia for extending the invitation and to congratulate them on hosting another successful summit this year!

Bee Alternatives Limited (BAL), one of the members of Japan Private Equity Association (JPEA), had attended the 18th Annual Meeting on September 4, 2023.
Our Founding Partners, Fumiki Otokuni and Atsuhiko Inoguchi had attended the thought-provoking discussions and witnessed the appointment of the new chairman during the event.

The Scope of PE Governance: The first panel provided a deep dive into the critical components and best case practice of private equity governance. The discourse was rich with perspectives on navigating complexities in deal making vis-a-vis ensuring governance and transparency to regulators and LPs.

Promoting Women Professionals: Following closely, the second panel sparked meaningful conversations in fostering gender diversity in the industry. Insights were shared on breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and championing the role of women professionals in the private equity arena.

Mr. Ryosuke Iinuma's Appointment: A moment of significant anticipation unfolded during the event as Mr. Ryosuke Iinuma, who is also the representative Director and President of Ant Capital Partners, was announced as the new chairman during the Annual General Meeting. His wealth of experience and strategic acumen in private equity is poised to strengthen and enrich the narrative of the JPEA. Congratulations to the JPEA for orchestrating yet another successful AGM that illuminated the path forward for private equity and its member in Japan.

Exciting News!
We are thrilled to share that our Founding Partner Yuliang Chen had the privilege of participating in a highly insightful interview session this week with Astro AWANI, which is one of Malaysia's leading news channels.
 
During the interview, we delved into the nuances of private equity secondary transactions, exploring their impact on liquidity, portfolio management, and overall investment strategies. We also discussed the trends and opportunities that arise in this dynamic market, shedding light on the potential value we can bring to GPs and LPs.
 
We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Ibrahim Sani for extending the invitation and facilitating such a valuable interview session. His expertise and dedication to promoting insightful discussions on economy, finance and investments are truly commendable.
 
Together, we continue to explore new avenues in private equity and strive to deliver exceptional outcomes for our stakeholders.
 
The interview can be accessed via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4gZ2-f0G7M

We did it again! Bee Alternatives Limited, in collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Malaysian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (MVCA), hosted a remarkable event on 6th June 2023 to share with the private equity players in Kuala Lumpur about the world of private equity secondaries. We were thrilled to witness the exceptional turnout of key private equity players and limited partners (LPs) in town, making it another resounding success!

The event fostered a vibrant and collaborative environment, allowing attendees to connect with like-minded professionals, prominent investors, and peers in the industry. The session was abuzz with engaging conversations and knowledge exchanges.

Participants left the event with a wealth of knowledge and key takeaways, including the different secondaries’ concepts and tools used, sharing on the valuation and pricing methodologies, and the legal nuts and bolts involved in a private equity secondary transaction. Armed with these insights, attendees are now equipped to navigate the maturing landscape of private equity in Southeast Asia.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the attendees and co-organizers who contributed to the resounding success of this event. Without your support, this extraordinary afternoon would not have been possible.
 
Stay Connected: To stay updated with future events, industry news, and engaging content, be sure to follow Bee Alternatives on LinkedIn and visit our website www.bee-alt.com
 
Together, let's continue to shape the future of private equity and create opportunities for growth and success.

Our founding partners, Fumiki Otokuni and Atsuhiko Inoguchi were cordially invited to spearhead the secondary session of the Japan Venture Capital Association (“JVCA”) 135th regular study session, which centered upon the imperative use of private equity secondaries solution in optimizing the fund performance.

The session comprehensively addressed fundamental knowledge and the most recent developments pertaining to secondary funds, effectively conveyed through an array of lectures and illuminating panel discussions.

For the panel sessions, Fumiki Otokuni represented Bee Alternatives Limited (“BAL”) together with players within the industry such as Tomoko Kitao, Managing Director of Hamilton Lane Japan, Reijiro Samura, CIO of AI Capital, and Shinichiro Shiraki, President and CEO of Aizawa Asset Management.

BAL hopes to make a paradigm shift and education to private markets thru JVCA study session and continue to make a difference as pioneer within Japan secondaries market.

What a night!
It was our first time organizing a networking event to connect LPs and GPs in Malaysia, and we are absolutely grateful and humbled to have made it both a reality and a success. Night of Buzz was buzzing with excitement, from beginning till the end!

We would like to offer our most sincere appreciation to Jeanette Lee (COPE Private Equity), Khailee Ng (500 Global), Paramjit Singh (Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad), Pranava Sivabalan (EPF Malaysia), and Victor Chua, CFA (Vynn Capital) for taking extra time and effort on a Thursday night to become our panelists. We’re sure that their insights were well received by over 100 PEVC professionals that came that night, including friends from Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan), MVCA, Gobi Partners, Golden Gate Ventures, Navis Capital Partners, Bintang Capital Partners, Artem Venture Capital Management and many more.

We hope all our friends who came enjoyed the networking event as much as we did, and it definitely would not be as fun as it was without your presence.

We are Bee Alternatives, an independent manager dedicated to private equity secondaries in Asia. Do reach out to hear more about the liquidity solutions we provide to GPs and LPs in Asia!

It is our utmost honour to be recognised by the Malaysian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (MVCA) as the Emerging Fund Manager of the Year! Bee Alternatives received the Chairman’s Award at the MVCA Award Dinner Night 2022.

We had a blast catching up with friends from the industry and celebrating everyone’s achievement together.

As always, we will continue to work hard like a "Bee" as the most trusted liquidity and solution provider for GPs and LPs in Asia!

Follow us for an exciting journey in the Asian private equity secondaries market!