asset management

Nikko AM & Tikehau Capital create JV in Singapore

Norbert Gehrke

22 Feb 2025 — 1 min read

Nikko Asset Management, one of Asia's largest asset managers, and Tikehau Capital, the global alternative asset management group, have established Tikehau Amova Investment Management, their joint venture focused on developing innovative private asset investment strategies tailored to the Asian market.

Based in Singapore, Tikehau Amova Investment Management was incorporated at the close of 2024. The licensing application was made to the Monetary Authority of Singapore in early 2025, with the launch subject to regulatory approval.

Tikehau Amova Investment Management will leverage Tikehau Capital's established capabilities in Asian Private Debt building on the firm's strategy launched in February 2024 in partnership with UOB Kay Hian. In addition, the joint venture plans to introduce a dedicated investment strategy focused on decarbonisation in Asia. This initiative will draw on Tikehau Capital's proven expertise and successful track record in private equity across Europe while leveraging Nikko Asset Management's extensive regional market insights.

This joint venture represents a significant milestone in the strategic partnership established between Nikko Asset Management and Tikehau Capital in June 2024, representing one of its three foundational pillars. The partnership aims to develop innovative, Asia-focused private asset investment strategies by combining the complementary expertise of both firms. The goal is to address the growing investor demand for private asset investment in Asia, while aligning with key secular investment themes, such as decarbonisation.

These products would be distributed through the global networks of both groups.

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