Timah Partners Raises $50M Series A to Secure the Future of Southeast Asia’s SMEs

Timah Partners is excited to announce that we have successfully raised $50,000,000 in our latest funding round—a milestone that reinforces our commitment to safeguarding critical SME legacies across Southeast Asia. As a permanent holding company committed to acquiring and operating essential, recurring-revenue B2B SMEs, our mission is clear: to address the looming SME succession crisis that, while often hidden in plain sight, threatens the longevity of the region’s high-quality, cash-generating businesses. In countries like Singapore, where SMEs employ over 70% of the workforce, only a quarter have a formal succession plan in place, and the aging population is set to double in the coming decades—making our work more urgent than ever. This new infusion of capital will not only accelerate our acquisitions of great SMEs from retiring owners but also bolster our efforts in nurturing the next generation of business leaders through the region’s first CEO-in-Training program. By providing emerging operators with a structured pathway to eventually lead these businesses, Timah Partners is ensuring that founders’ legacies continue to thrive under expert stewardship. Our strategic vision is supported by some of the most knowledgeable and experienced industry players, with backing from Compounding Labs, founders of Danaher, TransDigm, and 3G Capital, as well as guidance from seasoned executives who have steered companies like Grab, QuantEdge, and Union Energy. This funding reaffirms our unwavering dedication as builders—not flippers—creating a sustainable, values-driven platform where operational excellence and long-term legacy-building are paramount. We look forward to leveraging this capital to further solidify our position as a trusted partner in the SME landscape and drive growth across Southeast Asia.