1965 Capital
Acquiring and growing great small businesses
Investment Criteria
Investment Criteria
Established business with stable cash flow (EBITDA positive)
Annual revenues typically > USD 1 million (or local equivalent)
Owner(s) willing to retain some ownership or remain involved through transition
Management and/or middle team in place (or potential to build)
Transparent finances and accounting, with room for operational improvement
Proven customer base, recurring or repeatable revenue streams
Fragmented or under-digitized sector (opportunity for technology, data, process improvements)
Low capital intensity or moderate working capital needs
Geographic focus: Southeast Asia (e.g. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines)
Long-term orientation; willing to invest time in transformation and growth
About
1965 Capital is a fund based in Southeast Asia, founded on the belief that great companies often emerge from thoughtful partnerships between dedicated operators and long-serving management. Our mission is to acquire, grow and steward an exceptional, founder-led business — one that has built a strong foundation and customer base, but where further growth is possible through modernization, operational rigor, data, and alignment.
We view ourselves as more than capital providers: we are committed partners. We work closely with existing owners, employees, and management to unlock latent value, build scalable systems, and position the business for the long run.
Our approach is grounded in humility, discipline, and a long time horizon. We believe that sustainable value is created not through financial engineering alone, but through genuine operational improvement, cultural alignment, and shared ambition.
At 1965 Capital, we seek to combine the strengths of local insight and global best practices. We aim to be the next steward of a business — not its disruptor — preserving what works and evolving what doesn’t.
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