Global network visualization
Our Platform

One Platform,Multiple Markets

A unified investment platform with dedicated regional entities, world-class leadership, and deep local expertise—connected by a single investment philosophy.

Network Structure

Ascent Global Partners at the Center

Singapore-headquartered Ascent Global Partners serves as the platform hub, coordinating cross-border capital deployment, institutional relationships, and strategic direction across the network.

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Ascent Global Partners

Platform Headquarters

Singapore

Singapore-headquartered platform hub coordinating cross-border capital deployment, institutional relationships, and strategic direction across the regional network.

Capital CoordinationLP RelationsStrategic Direction
Regional Partner Network
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Ascent Korea Partners

Technology & Content IP

Seoul

Focused on Korea's leading technology ecosystem and globally competitive content industry.

AI & Enterprise SaaSK-Content & GamingDeep Tech
Korean technology and content companies seeking regional expansion
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Ascent Japan Partners

Industrial Innovation & IP

Tokyo

Leveraging Japan's industrial expertise and IP-rich corporate ecosystem.

Industrial TechnologyIP CommercializationCorporate Carve-outs
Japanese companies with valuable IP seeking growth capital
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Ascent India Partners

Growth & Manufacturing

Mumbai

Capitalizing on India's demographic dividend and manufacturing expansion.

ManufacturingTech ServicesClimate Technology
Companies targeting India's growth or Indian firms expanding regionally
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Ascent SEA Partners

Emerging Market Growth

Singapore / Jakarta / HCMC

Capturing growth across Southeast Asia's diverse and rapidly developing markets.

ConsumerFinancial ServicesIndustrial
Regional champions and cross-border expansion plays

Regional Market Expansion

Portfolio companies leverage our regional network to enter new Asian markets with on-ground support, local relationships, and regulatory expertise

Regional Capital Expansion

Access diverse pools of institutional capital across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe through our established LP relationships and fundraising capabilities

Leadership

Our Global Team

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Eric Yoo

Global Managing Partner

Cross-Border M&AStrategic InvestmentsLP Relations

Eric leads Ascent Global Partners with over 20 years of experience in cross-border investment and Asian markets. Previously, he was a senior partner at a leading global private equity firm where he led investments across Asia.

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Hans De Back

Global Managing Partner

Capital MarketsFund StrategyInstitutional Relations

Hans brings extensive experience in Asian capital markets and institutional fund management. He previously served as a managing director at a major global investment bank, overseeing Asian operations.

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Seunghwan Jin

진승환

Partner, Global Fundraising

Global FundraisingLP RelationsFund Operations

Seunghwan leads global fundraising efforts and LP relations. With deep relationships across Asian and global institutional investors, he has raised over $2 billion in committed capital throughout his career.

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Jihoon Lim

임지훈

Partner, Ascent Korea

Korean TechContent IPVenture Investment

Jihoon leads Ascent Korea Partners, focusing on Korean technology and content investments. Previously, he was a principal at a leading Korean venture capital firm.

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Siyoon Lee

이시윤

Partner, Company Building

Company BuildingOperationsValue Creation

Siyoon specializes in company building and operational value creation. She works closely with portfolio companies to drive growth and operational excellence.

Collaboration Model

How the Network Creates Value

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Opportunity Identification

Regional partners identify investment opportunities aligned with our structural themes. Local market knowledge surfaces deals invisible to outsiders.

Local sourcing, global standards
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Cross-Border Structuring

Ascent Global Partners coordinates capital deployment and deal structuring, leveraging institutional relationships and multi-market expertise.

Platform-level coordination
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Value Creation & Exit

Portfolio companies leverage the network for expansion, partnerships, and ultimately cross-border exit opportunities through our regional relationships.

Network-enabled growth
Platform Headquarters

Singapore: Capital Base

Singapore serves as the strategic center of Ascent Global Partners, providing institutional credibility, regulatory clarity, and geographic positioning at the heart of Asian capital flows.

From Singapore, we coordinate cross-border activities, maintain institutional LP relationships, and ensure governance standards across the regional partner network.

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Regional Partner Entities

Pan-Asia

Investment Coverage

Singapore skyline

Ascent Global Partners

Singapore Headquarters

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