ACMF Group & Associates
Think of Private Fundraising M&A
Think of ACMF
Award-Winning Private Capital Raising M&A Services Providers
Think of Private Fundraising; Think of ACMF. ACMF has comprehensive solutions to prepare companies for international private fundraising M&A throughout the successful private fundraising M&A lifecycle until the founders, employees, investors, and stakeholders exit profitably.
ACMF was cofounded by more than ten impact-driven co-founders and shareholders from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Kingdom after its first formation in 2012. We focus on UN SDG Goal 8, decent work and economic growth, and UN SDG Goal 13, Climate Action.
The co-founders have experience in more than ten successful IPOs (Initial Public Offerings), successful fundraising projects of over USD 4 billion, supporting over 55 industries, and successful M&As during the corporate time with the bank, global audit firm, and MNC corporate M&As.
The ACMF co-founders and shareholders have synergistically consolidated their experiences and methods they have used in capital market regulation, investment banks, private equity, successful IPOs, successful M&As and venture capital into ACMF programs. That has resulted in systematic, result-based, and easy-to-implement modules for private enterprises to achieve their international private capital raising and M&A goals in shorter periods of time, with much lesser costs, and higher valuation.
Why we started ACMF?
It is about solving the "Taxi Driver Syndrome" of private enterprises and family businesses, the climate crisis, and improving world peace.
Imagine driving your business like a taxi - constantly on the move, fueled by your own hustle, yet always teetering on the edge of viability. This is the unfortunate situation of many private enterprises and family businesses plagued by "Taxi Driver Syndrome." They're profitable but trapped in a cycle of unsustainable growth, relying solely on the founder's tireless efforts. Scaling up? Nearly impossible. Secure a lucrative exit? A distant dream. The tragedy lies not in the profits, but in the potential that remains untapped. Businesses with strong foundations like these deserve to thrive across generations. Yet, the lack of "Generations Proof" planning - building systems and structures that outlast the founder - condemns them to a frustrating endgame: closure or a fire-sale exit.
The climate crisis is going to affect the lives of more than 3 billion people. The gravity of the issue could be about their life and death.
Due to the emerging economic power of the East and the different ideology from the West, the chance of war that potentially ends the human civilization becomes higher compared to decades ago.
We live in a world where progress hinges on the well-being of everyone. But this shared future requires a symphony of diverse efforts: business owners, investors, regulators, and talented individuals. When these elements work together in harmony, we unlock synergistic progress, driving positive change that endures. However, discord can be just as potent as collaboration. A fractured ecosystem can lead to destructive rivalry and self-defeating stagnation. This is where we see our role: as architects of collaboration, building bridges between these key players and orchestrating a world-changing performance. Imagine a future where business thrives in a responsible and sustainable way, where investors empower innovation with purpose, where regulators guide with wisdom, and where talent flourishes in a fair and equitable environment. This is the future we strive for, and we believe that it is within reach through synergistic collaboration.
Core Values of ACMF
At ACMF, we believe in putting our customers first. Our every action is geared towards helping them solve problems and achieve their business goals with efficiency and effectiveness. We understand that the world presents challenges, and resources may not always be unlimited. Yet, we embrace a positive outlook, focusing on what can be achieved while acknowledging what lies beyond our reach.
We are progressive in our approach, going beyond the immediate scope to conquer goals despite challenges and uncertainties. We prioritize wisely, avoiding distractions that don't align with our mandate.
Empathy is central to who we are. We are mindful of others' situations, treating everyone with the respect and understanding we desire ourselves. We recognize the power of collaboration and sensitivity, acknowledging both strengths and weaknesses in ourselves and others.
These core values – customer focus, positivity, progressiveness, empathy, and respect – are the foundation of our success. They guide our actions, foster collaboration, and ultimately drive us to deliver exceptional value to our customers.
Be Customers Centric | Be Positive | Be Progressive | Be Empathic | Be Respectful
ACMF Core Product & Services
(Note: Different types of services and scopes of support are available for different countries.
Get in touch with your assigned consultants for the kinds of services and content of work available for your project.)
AFM Generations Proof Matrix
We prepare the family business for future generations.
Qualified Investors Engagement
We support our clients to engage prequalified international investors until successful investment.
ESG (Circular Economy Centric)
ESG, especially the Environment, has become key investors' mandate. However, the requirements are broad and uncertain currently. We help the company to design and implement the ESG international private fundraising strategy to maximise its investibility and valuation.
Valuation for International Private Fundraising
We assess the potential valuation of the international fundraising project using the latest targeted investors' mandates and maximise its valuation systematically.
Leverage Buyout
We help the M&A Trade Sales parties to develop the LBO models.
Ticket Size
We assess the potential fundraising amount that is mandatorily needed.
Founders' Control of Fundraising Companies
More than 40% of the founders lost control of their companies after a successful fundraising. We help founders to retain control after rounds of international private fundraising.
Cap Table Consultation
We advise and develop a cap table that aligned with the requirements of founders and investors.
Carbon Credit Impact
We support the companies to benefit from their Carbon Credit Valuation.
Least-Costs Architecture
We propose and reduce the costs of international private fundraising to a minimum while achieving the client's goals.
Project Integration
The project integration aims to ensure that international private fundraising activities and preparations by different vendors and service providers generate synergistic results that achieve the founders' goals. All the cannibalisation and conflicts are seamlessly managed.
Secondary Sales Ready
We embed mechanisms to ease the founders, employees and investors to exit through secondary sales and the private market quickly.
SPV Special Purpose Vehicle
We restructure the existing companies and their structure into an investable Special Purpose Vehicle that Qualified Investors prefer.
Large Shareholders, Investors and Stakeholders Architecture
We design fundraising to grow and maintain a strong relationship with more than 100 investors, shareholders, and stakeholders.
Private Debt & Venture Debt
We are working with global private lenders who offer significantly lower interest with attractive packages.
Growth Equity & Venture Capital
We help our clients ready for global growth equities and venture capitals with strategic investment mandates.
International Private Fundraising Readiness
We prepare the company ready for international private fundraising.
Revenue Modelling Consultation
We assess different revenue models and choose the one that maximises the business profit.
Investibility
Assessment, &
Corporate
Restructuring
It is a pre-fundraising exercise to ensure the company is sufficiently ready before their international private fundraising. Pre-mature fundraising could lead to violation of regulations and losing trade secrets which usually mean heavy financial penalties and loses to the founders.
Valuation for M&A, Trade Sales or Buyout
We help business owners maximize their companies' valuation for mid-term M&A, Trade Sales or Buyout.
Syariah International Private Fundraising
We support the companies to ensure their international private fundraising is aligned with the Syariah global private fundraising requirement.
Founders' Reward Assessment
We project the potential return on investment and reward of founders during their exit.
Equity Structure of International Private Fundraising
Internationally, there are many fundraising structures company can choose, such as common stock, common stock with multiple classes, convertible notes, family office centric, future contract, multiple IPO-Readiness structure, redeemable preference shares, convertible preference shares, compulsory convertible preference shares, cumulative preference shares, management buyout centric, Syariah fundraising, trade sales centric, venture debts and others. Even though there is no perfect solution, the company has to choose the most beneficial one. We help the company design and implement the fundraising structure to achieve its international private fundraising goals.
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Consultation & Maintenance
We support the companies to design an ESOP attractive to talents to join their private fundraising project internationally. We help companies to maintain and track ESOP during the entire life-cycle of their private fundraising.
Private Fundraising Board Structure
We design a board structure that allowed the collaboration of founders and strategic investors to collaborate to build synergy for common goals and mechanisms to address cannibalization.
Investors Negotiation
We prepare founders to negotiate mutually beneficial deals with institutional investors.
Founders' Exit Strategy
Given the broad potential of choices of exits such as IPO (Initial Public Offering), trade sales, secondary sales, family-office, management buy-out, etc. We support the business founders in evaluating, choosing and deciding the most desirable exit strategy.
Private Fundraising Documents
We design the company's private fundraising documents according to the latest investors' mandates, which greatly differ for different industries.
Unicorn Fundraising Structure
We support the company in structuring fundraising that positions it for strong growth and high valuation for different stages of qualified investors.
Long-Term
IPO-Readiness
We embed the structure of long-term IPO-readiness to ease exploring pre-IPO rounds in the future.
Angel Financing & Seed Funding Readiness
We help our clients to get ready for angel and seed investors internationally.
Events & Testimonials
Singapore Exchange (SGX) and ACMF IPF Joint Talk
PRIVATE FREE TALK:
"Fundamentals of Successful Fundraising, IPO-Readiness, and Listing on SGX (Singapore Exchange)"
IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange) ACMF IPF Joint Talk
IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange) and ACFM Online Joint Talk about, "Fundamentals of Successful Fundraising Readiness, IPO Readiness; and, Methods to Increase Company's Future Valuation"
ACMF Talk at Bursa Malaysia
ACMF Talk at Bursa Malaysia "Fundamentals of Successful Fundraising Readiness, IPO Readiness; and, Methods to Increase Company's Future Valuation"
International Private Fundraising and Private Equity in Indonesia
It is an honour for ACMF to collaborate with speakers from the Venture Capital and Startups Association of Indonesia (AMVESINDO), Universitas Hasnuddin, Circular Business Association, and Universitas Gadjah Mada to talk about the latest international private fundraising and private equity in Indonesia. The goal is to strengthen and grow the private capital market in Indonesia.
WE WON!
The first place of Startup Pitch Battle of Indonesia Startup & Tourism Insight
Congratulations Abuzz Wellness, for winning the prestigious award.
ACMF is honoured to be the lead advisor of Abuzz Wellness's private fundraising project since the formation of the fundraising SPV and the entire fundraising architecture design.
Visit Singapore Exhange (SGX)
Appreciate SGX for hosting us.
China Hainan Sanya CBD Administration and ACMF IPF Joint Talk
Business Opportunities in Sanya (Hainan, China)
Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) & BNI Talk, Private & Public Fundraising (IPO)
Companies are under-prepared for fundraising. Reason being, difficulty to access experienced services providers and fundraising experts. Learn fundraising insights from the experts in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and ACMF.
Testimonial: Mr. Kent Tan, CEO, Nanyang Expertise
Kent Tan, CEO, Nanyang Expertise Sdn Bhd, “The IPO Readiness Seminar was a great workshop and experience for me as I received many insights and enriched by the contents delivered. It was very informative and educational for me to understand more about IPO readiness and the advantages of being listed.”
About Nanyang Expertise Sdn Bhd
Nanyang Expertise Sdn Bhd (720749-A) is a company incorporated on 12th January 2006 to deal in quarry products, sand, red earth, trading of building materials and transportation. Our company has been providing excellent service for over 10 years and we deliver to various regions of the states including Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur etc. Along with long – term strategic support from our transporters, we have more than 100 tipper trucks moving on the roads to fulfil your orders in most efficient way. Besides that, our vision is to be integrated transportation company with the goal to serve the logistics needs and provide the best service to our customers. Apart from that, we established great work relationships and business opportunity with our clients and supplier not only provides reliable service but to continually exceed expectations and goals. As well, our objective is to offer great quality service at great price.
Testimonial: Mr. Kent Lee, General Manager of C.S. Alloy Design
Prior to engaging Lewis Chong, we had experienced one of the worst performances in the history of business. He condensed his energy to transform the business in a positive direction, restoring the business's soul and fostering positive values, culture and strategies in the company. His extraordinary passion, characteristics and insights make him a great leader. We can always feel his intense energy while he chairs the meetings. Having him with us, we just have to relax and focus!
About C.S. Alloy Design Sdn Bhd
Established in 1991, C. S. Alloy Design (M) Sdn Bhd has since earned its name as a reputable metal design company for bringing professionalism into this traditional business instilling the old backyard livelihood with vital elements of design and technical knowledge. Our capacity not only won us many commercial projects, we are also the choice of many tasteful home owners.
ACMF IPF Global & AnswerKeyPh Philippines
How to Use Private Fundraising To Grow Your Business Exponentially and Internationally
Private Free Talk (Indonesia): The Latest Indonesia Tax Regulation That's Attractive to Domestic and Foreign Companies, and How to use private fundraising to grow your business exponentially and internationally?
(Organised by ACMF IPF South East Asia, ACMF Private Fundraising South East Asia, and Justinus A Sidharta CPA Firm)
* Introduction to International Private Fundraising
* Key Stages in Private Fundraising
* Pros and Cons of Private Fundraising
* How to use fundraising to gain a competitive advantage and position the business owners for a profitable exit
* The latest development of Private Capital Market globally
* The Latest Indonesia Tax Regulation That's Attractive to Domestic and Foreign Companies
Testimonial: Mr. Kevin, Group Director, Business Development, JAMES KING GROUP (Singapore | Malaysia | Indonesia | China | Australia | Vietnam)
We were pleased to engage Lewis in his transformation program. The program benefited our company tremendously. It identified areas and strategies to grow our group of companies exponentially. We are amazed that he is capable of achieving this within a short period and we certainly look forward to engaging his services for the long term.
About James King Group
James King Group is an integrated design and build group of companies that specializes in delivering high-quality commercial retail projects. The companies have delivered projects in South East Asia, China, Australia, the Middle East and Europe. The companies have supported international brands such as Britney Spears, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Charles & Keith, Davidoff, Dior, DKNY, Giorgio Armani, GUESS, Guy Laroche, H&M, ISETAN, Jennifer Lopez, Lancome, L’occitane, Longchamp, L’oreal Paris, Molton Brown, Paris Hilton, Pedro, Swatch, Timberland, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, and many others.
Testimonial: Mr. Jovey, Managing Director of Beans Group
Have you walked to a market where more than one stores selling the same item? If you purchased from one of them, perhaps these were in your mind. Product, Price, Professionalism, Friendliness, and etc. If Lewis were one of the storekeepers, you would have likely bought from him. And here is why...
I always find Lewis a smart, rational and objective professional. His ability to project his professionalism and friendship made me want to do business with him. Most sales are done partly due to the product and partly relationship, especially an enterprise sales that involves months to close. Lewis is able to mentor sales personnel to dissect a sales process. Turning that into measurable steps and stitch them back together again. It’s an insight where most sales personnel do not like to go through because sometimes it is embarrassed or even hurt to know the truth on the flaw of their own selling skill. The truth is that most great sales personnel has their own ego.
Being my mentor, Lewis does not have answer for all my obstacles. But he certainly is my trusted wingman to listen, understand and explore possibilities together.
About Jovey & Beans Group
Before started Beans Group, Jovey was the Sales Director of a few leading American multinational technology corporations with revenue more than USD20Billions per annum. Jovey continues his remarkable success at Beans. Beans Group is one of the most reputable companies developing world-class solutions namely Component Based Java Development based on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Business Process Management (BMP), Enterprise Commerce Portal, Application Test Management and Content Management. The company has received many awards and recognitions from the industries. Just to name a few; IBM Top Contributor for Independent Software Vendor 2004, Channel Asia Magazine – “Asia Pacific’s 50 Most Dynamic Channel Companies”, “Giga” Gold Medal & Silver Medal for excellence in the area of Knowledge Management 2005, IBM Innovation Award 2007, The Asian Banker Technology Implementation Awards 2010 and many others. You can find out more details of Beans Group at http://beans.com.my
Testimonial: Madam Norlia Abdullah, CEO of H5 Food
Norlia Abdullah, CEO of H5 Food, “Through my journey in business and academia, I have come across many business consultants and business models, but not many impressed me either because their models are not practical or not comprehensive enough. However, Lewis Chong and his TMOS SALE MODEL have achieved both. He can identify and advise on areas where my business can grow aggressively and systematically. They helped my teams and me to monetize what we already have; without incurring additional capital investment. I will strongly recommend TMOSSALES MODEL and Lewis to businesses that are ambitious to achieve great results.”
About H5 Food Industries Sdn Bhd
H5 Food provides contract manufacturing & help food business owners to convert traditional processes to standardized & duplicable modern system with less resources (such as labor, space, time & capital ).
H5 Food is specialized in manufacturing of shelf stable food in flexible packaging namely
1. Meal Ready To Eat (Cream of Mushroom Soup, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Seafood Konyaku Noodle etc).
2. Meal Ready to Use (Curry Paste & Sauce, Black Pepper Sauce, Sambal Tumis Sauce, marinades, Toppings, Salad Dressings etc).
3. Customized Salad Dressing & Marinades.
4. Fillings & Toppings We also manufacture Nutraceutical products in powdered and tablet form such as fortified goat milk candy, fortified cereal beverages etc.
Testimonial: Mr. Richard, Music Composer/Producer/Arranger of SUPER RED MUSIC
Lewis Chong came by to Super Red Music to share how TMOS Sales Model can basically help Super Red Music to achieve additional growth and to strengthen our Brand in the industry.
My business partner and I were very impressed on how Lewis helped us to see certain qualities and strengths that we have already processed, but yet, we never used it to position our Brand to benefit us to gain more business. Lewis also helped Super Red Music to develop a sales process that is both systematic and effective. I recommend Lewis and his TMOS Sales Model to any companies that want to see extraordinary growth in their sales revenue systematically, aggressively and effectively. Thank you Lewis Chong!"
About SUPER RED MUSIC
SUPER RED MUSIC is a Recording and Audio Post Production Studio set-up to meet your end-to-end production needs. If you can think it, they'll put the sound to it. Whether that sound comes in the form of music, voice or effects, SuperReD will take what's in your mind into your potential listener's ears. They are a Recording and Audio Post Production Studio set-up to meet your end-to-end production needs.
Together, They've worked for more than 20 years on commercials, sound-design, jingles, corporate songs, albums, songs and movie soundtracks for established names, brands and artistes & record labels in the industry:
Agencies and Production Houses
Hakuhodo, Batey Ads, McCann Eriksson, Leo Burnett, Lowe Lintas, Dentsu Young & Rubicam, Euro RSGC, Classic Film, NHF Productions, Film Stage, Mind Bender, Krakatua, 701 Pages, 3rd-Rock Creations, People and Rich and Ogilvy & Mather.
Brands
Dunhill, Marlboro, BMW, Ponds, L'Oreal, Telekom Malaysia, the Malaysian Ministry Of Transport, BP Petrol, Biore, Vono, Aeon Jusco, Shell, Astro, Panasonic, Hyundai, Peugeot, Toyota Hilux, Giant,Pizza Hut, Chicken Rice Shop, Famous Amos, Milo, Vitagen, Rubine, MyEg, Kapal Api, Mi Sedap, Suzuki, Intimate, Sharp Aquos, Cingkus (Nikelodeon Cartoon Network), Public Bank, DIGI, KFC, Maxis.
Atistes
Casey, Francesca Peters, Sheila Majid, Zainal Abidin, Anita Sarawak, Rahim Maarof, Wings, Badri, the late Teresa Teng, Seha, Brian Gomez, Manhand, Day Dream, DJ Luke and Nick Ng (988.8fm), Amir Yusuf, Davy Chan, Ghost Style (24 Herbs), Softlipa, Alex San, Cheng Kam Cheong, Desiree Tan, K6 group
Testimonial: Mr. Lew Ngai Kiong, Managing Director of YCL Precision
Managing Director, YCL Precision, Lew Ngai Kiong, “We have engaged the service of Lewis Chong to provide us a training during our annual team building. I am glad to share that our company has benefited from Lewis’s training. He has seamlessly combined MBA methodologies, implementation practices and his business experience into the training. He is knowledgeable, passionate and an excellent trainer. Highly recommend him to company wish to improve its performance."
About YCL Precision
YCL has more than 18 years in precision custom machining services. The company has built strong reputation as Swiss Screw Custom Machining specialist. The factory is located at Kluang, Johor. You can get more details of YCL at http://www.yclprecision.com/
Testimonial: Mr. Victor, General Manager of Healthcon
I have known Mr. Lewis Chong for more than 10 years. He is a magnificent sales trainer and sales coach. He has coached our salespeople to improve their ability to strike meaningful conversations with customers, build rapport with the key decision-makers and increase their sales performance. The benefits of his training and coaching are beyond the sales teams. He also provided us with magnificent tools to manage our company. My colleagues and I should have engaged in his services many years ago. He can help your business to increase the top line.
About Healthcon
It is one of the leading companies in the disciple of healthcare product such as CSSD, Dialysis, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Endoscope, Obstetrics and Gynecology. The company has more than 16 years of experience in supporting reputable hospitals, medical centers and specialists in Malaysia.
Testimonial: MBA student, XiaoJing, China.
“Lewis Chong是一个与众不同的老师,耐心,热情,浑身散发着温暖的气息。以帮助学生更快乐的学习,享受生活为主要目标,并且时常鼓励学生思考,创新,并进行深入学习,是一位负责,有魅力的老师。
Lewis Chong 具有很多优秀的品质,这些品质对成为一名优秀的教育工作者起到很关键的作用,比如说耐心,知识面广,善于诱导学生思考,鼓励创新,支持并能包容学生的想法。以我的两位优秀的同学来说,一个来自非洲,另一个来自中国,两个人思维独特且各具特色,每当Lewis Chong 讲解到一个案例,需要大家辩论的时候,他们两个人常常能提出相反的论据支持各自的论点,从而引发大战,Lewis Chong很鼓励这种不同思维的碰撞,他鼓励我们向他们学习,建立自己独特的思维体系,并勇于坚持自己的观点。每次上课前,都会很有爱的发邮件提醒,并在每节课后及时的发送课件,乐于与学生交流沟通。
在一定意义上,Lewis Chong 改变了我的生活,对我有很深的影响。因为有Lewis Chong这样一位老师的存在,让我更坚信老师是一个很有意义且神圣的职业。其他职业,如医生,他虽然能帮助病人缝合伤口,但对于病人的心灵,却没有太大的影响。但老师不同,这是一个触碰心灵的职业,帮助学生建立自信,鼓励学生活在当下,帮助学生成长。Lewis Chong 说过,每一部电影都有一个共同的特点,那就是成长。成长是一件欢乐与痛苦并存的事情,如果在困惑期,人生的转折点上能遇见一个好老师,对每个人来说,都是件可遇而不可求的事。而我很幸运的,在最后一个学期遇上了Lewis Chong 。遇上他的时候,正处于忙论文和找工作的时候,每天忙的焦头烂额,同时也因看不见未来的发展而迷茫。但他适时的点醒了我,“follow your heart”这是他最常说的,享受当下的一切,跟随你的心。当迷茫时,关照自己的内心,答案就会浮现,也会明白,当下的苦难都是为了帮助你完成你自己,感谢上苍赐予的一切,欣然接受,并鼓起勇气接受它,享受它。这些都是从Lewis Chong 身上学到的,他的淡然,笃定,坚持,自信,果敢,让我也走上了教育这条道路,我希望能成为一个像Lewis Chong 那样温暖的人,永远都在传递积极的能量,鼓励学生发现并完善自我,以帮助她们成长为终身使命。
最后,我很感激上天在那段迷茫的时候派来了Lewis Chong 这个老师,并强烈推荐这位老师,Lewis Chong 绝对会成为一位伟大的人类灵魂工程师,他永远都会做到最好,不会让学校,学生,家长失望!”
MBA student, XiaoJing, China.
Free Webinar of ACMF Circular Economy, ACMF International Private Fundraising, ACMF Thailand, Circular Business Association and Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Topics
The latest international private capital raising landscape and how private capital raising is used to build a generations-proof company.
Why is climate crisis a trillion-dollar business opportunity, and how could companies profit from it?
Business diversification to secure sustainable revenue and fuel the global economic growth.
How companies from Singapore or Overseas could benefit from Singapore Exchange (SGX)?
Creating Prosperity and Solving Climate Crisis: The Power of Carbon Markets
PRIVATE FREE TALK:
Carbon Credit arguably is the new income stream for all companies. Tesla has earned more than USD5 billion from it. Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand launched their carbon exchanges within twelve months last year. Given the focus on the climate crisis and the legally binding Paris Agreement signed by more than 190 countries, most countries will start their carbon exchange in the future.
China is the country with the largest carbon emission trading market in the world. China recorded 7.8 billion metric tons last year, while European Union and UK were 1.5 billion and 0.15 billion metric tons, respectively. HNCEX is the only exchange in China that allows overseas participation.
ACMF is honoured to have a joint talk with HNCEX, CBASS and WWS Capital about the monetization and fundraising of Carbon Markets.
WE WON!
The Top Position of Unicorn Pitches Indonesia! The World Largest Startup Pitch Contest!
Congratulations Abuzz Wellness for winning the prestigious Unicorn Pitches Indonesia (The World Largest Startup Pitch Contest).
ACMF is proud to be the lead advisor of Abuzz Wellness private fundraising project; leading the client from no fundraising SPV to a winning fundraising architecture, leading the entire architecture design, fundraising strategy, investment mandates compliance, and pitch flow simulations.
International Private Capital Market Get Together
Feedback of the last get together.
10% - It is extremely beneficial
90% - It is benefiting me
Why IPCM?
Credit Suisse defines private markets as investments in equity and debt of privately-owned companies and selling their stake at a later stage through buyout, IPO, or trade sale. It allows the companies to access liquidity as an alternative to conventional financial mechanisms.
Bain & Company reported USD 2.9 trillion in global dry powder. There is still a USD5.2 trillion unmet financing need (International Finance Corporation). There is an untapped opportunity of more than USD 8 trillion globally.
It is no surprise because most companies are under-prepared for private fundraising. One of the main contributors is the difficulty accessing experienced service providers such as chartered accountants, chartered secretaries, fund-arrangers (aka fundraising agents), fundraising advisors, fundraising auditors and fundraising lawyers.
The service providers need to work together to strengthen the ecosystem if we wish to tap into the unmet financing need and expand the market size.
IPCM (International Private Capital Market) is a non-profit initiative to bring together fellow industry players in the private capital market to strengthen cross-countries collaboration, increasing the quality of services. To be more effective in achieving our clients' goals. As a result, more companies will explore using the private capital market to grow their business. That will contribute to the growth of the market size of the private capital market. It will benefit all.
*Goals of IPCM*
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To complete the private fundraising transactions and achieve their mandates in the shortest time possible.
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To increase the market size of the private capital market.
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To improve world peace.
"Shariah-Compliant Private Equity Funds in Indonesia, And International Private Fundraising For Shariah Startups"
by Islamic Economy & Finance Indonesia and ACMF
Speakers:
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Mr Suttan Emir Hidayat, Director, National Committee for Islamic Economy and Finance Indonesia,
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Madma Yosita Nur Wirdayanti, Deputy Director of Islamic Banking KNEKS,
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Dr Andi Nur Bau Massepe, Senior Managing Partner of ACMF Indonesia,
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Mr Lewis Chong, Chairman of ACMF IPF (International Private Fundraising).
The private free talk will cover:
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Challenges and Opportunities for the Development of Islamic Finance and Shariah Private Equity Fund in Indonesia. How do they support the startup ecosystem in Indonesia?
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Understanding Islamic banking in Indonesia and Shariah-compliant private equity funds in Indonesia.
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International private fundraising landscape and the latest issues of global fundraising ecosystem and investors mandates.
Bursa (Malaysia Stock Exchange) ACMF IPF Joint Event
Stock Exchange of Malaysia and ACMF IPF Joint Talk about "Fundamentals of Successful Fundraising Readiness, IPO Readiness; and, Methods to Increase Company's Future Valuation"
Private Equity and Venture Capital Opportunities in China
"中国私募股权与风险投资的机遇. 外资进入中国参与股权投资的主要途径".
(这是一个私人的免费座谈会)
主讲人: 谢欣 律师
杜可 基金管理人
谢欣律师,北京金诚同达律师事务所合伙人 。谢欣律师在资本市场、私募基金以及投资并购等领域深耕多年,对于资本市场中的上市前重组、监管要求、问题解决模式;对于私募基金的投资端、募集端以及合规端的相关法律事务以及监管要求;对于并购交易中的法律尽职调查、交易结构设计、交易谈判均有相当的经验和积累。谢欣律师曾经长期服务过的客户包括:高盛亚洲、摩根士丹利亚洲、美银美林、中信里昂、汇丰前海、浦东科投、半导体大基金、ARM加速器基金、钰浩资本、四维资本、Redford投资集团、开工大吉、ESR、美团点评(中国市值第三大的互联网大消费领域的龙头公司)、麦克韦尔(第一家电子烟香港上市公司)、高测股份(国内光伏切割设备龙头企业)、步锐科技(呼气诊疗设备企业)、上海百佳妇产医院集团(民营的妇产科专营医院龙头企业)、英孚英语教育集团等金融机构、上市公司、初创企业等,涵盖了半导体、集成电路、TMT、医药健康以及消费领域等行业。
杜可,谷银国际投资基金管理(北京)有限公司 杭州总经理
ACMF中国首席执行官。
目前主要关注方向是围绕碳中和的落地实现以及推动绿色、可持续发展的相关项目;致力于ESG在一级市场的应用,杜可女士是社会价值投资联盟专家组成员、碳中和项目大赛评委、浙江省道法自然环保技术中心理事。过往参与项目有中驰车福、海量大数据重度孵化器、丰惠肥业、毕加索、深兰科技、博奥晶典等。
Testimonial: Abuzz Wellness
This consultancy with ACMF Advisory has been a co-creative, competency building, continuous journey of comprehensive preparation with the ultimate goal of going IPO in next five years,
They have prepared us for our fund raising phase by revamping our structure, refining the business model,
evaluation & bridging of the gaps in the financial projections. The discussion calls have been regular , precise & methodical. Our special appreciations to the consultants Mr. Lewis & Mr. Er, who are available even on weekends and late nights. Their support to us on the WhatsApp group is prompt positive and pushing us to take actions.
We are confident, definite, and enthusiastic to raise funds to scaleup, become successful & grow into a profitable company , with ACMF ADV,
Wendy & Dr.Pramod
Co-founders,
Abuzz Wellness Sdn Bhd
ACMF Talk at Cradle
It is great to have the opportunity to support the investees of Cradle. Sharing with them about the regional mandates of fundraising and IPO-Readiness.
Testimonial: Miss Shwe Ying, Founder of Agak-Agak NYONYA
Lewis is amazing! Because of his vast experience in private fundraising, he knows the inside out of it, for every stage of your business. One thing I really really appreciate about Lewis is, he really takes the initiative and goes the extra mile to provide all the support he can give. All his advices are advices I really need to hear, be it about fund-raising or his seasoned experience in the business world. Thank you so much for being there for me, Lewis.
About Agak-Agak Nyonya
If you love Peranakan food and you know some Nyonyas who are great cooks, try digging some recipes from them. It can be an astonishing yet humourous experience. This is because the traditional Nyonyas in the past, cooked everything the agak-agak way. Agak-agak means to guess or estimate, and this was how the Nyonyas of old measured their ingredients – by estimation. A thumbsize of this, a finger segment of that, a “senduk” of this, a Nescafe “cangkhir” of that. Everything is to taste, which makes it very subjective. Yet, the homecooked Nyonya dishes from typical Peranakan households are still the best tasting Nyonya dishes compare to Nyonya restaurants.
Other than not having a one accurate measured recipe, cooking Peranakan food can be incredibly time-consuming, involving multiple and meticulous steps which demonstrate the ability (and patience) of cooks.
This can be a put off to many who resort to paying exorbitantly in Nyonya restaurants for inexpensive dishes that you can cook in the comfort of your own home.
Agak Agak Nyonya is here to do the Agak Agak in cooking for you and reduce the time and effort to whip up Classic Nyonya dishes that you can call yours in just a fraction of the time, effort and money!
Testimonial: Dr. Albert (PhD), President/CEO of ESD Consulting Group, USA and Group Managing Director of TAKO
I am pleased that my companies have engaged the services of Lewis Chong. He has magnificent knowledge and experience in sales and business development. He has provided our company with great insight into innovative ways to increase revenue and monetise our existing inventions and assets. With our confidence in Lewis, we have increased the contract size of his consulting and coaching services within 4 months.
We are looking forward to a long-term partnership with him.
About Dr. Albert
Dr. Albert Kow is the President/CEO of ESD Consulting Group, USA and Group Managing Director of an established Group of Companies which have more than 35 years of experience in the ESD (Static Control) product businesses. As a iNARTE* Certified ESD Engineer (USA), Dr. Albert regularly delivers seminars and talks on ESD subjects throughout the ASEAN and the neighboring countries.
Dr. Albert has invented a new unique static control product and submitted more than 20 patent applications in static control (ESD) field providing opportunities for manufacturing house to upgrade and cut ESD control cost and providing business enterprises to profit from the sale of such novel ESD products.
Dr. Albert is also a common figure in the newspapers, trade magazines, and speakers in conferences in Europe, South Korea, and Singapore.
Testimonial: Miss Sin Mon, Executive Director of WeGlobe
We are glad to engage the services of ACMF to support us in business transformation to identify additional revenue streams and expand our product offerings. ACMF has shown us new perspectives that we never knew were possible. In addition to solutions, ACMF also shared practical and effective strategies to implement and achieve the financial targets. We highly recommend ACMF to companies looking for answers to increase their sales revenue, revenue stream and customer base.
About WeGlobe
WeGlobe specialises in marketing a range of professional hair care products under its own brands registered as "Wellsen" and "Peter & Guys". WeGlobe products are exclusively formulated by cosmetic chemists and hair stylists and catered for professional hair salon needs. The line of hair care products covers shampoo, conditioner, styling, perming and straightening products, and etc.
WeGlobe products are available in Malaysia and more than 6 countries worldwide, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Myanmar and Taiwan.
Testimonial: Mr. Daniel, Executive Director of Octopus Marketing
Daniel Loke, Executive Director, Octopus Marketing Sdn Bhd, “ACMF IPO-READINESS SEMINAR has really opened my eyes to a profitable IPO exercise that could potentially help me to grow my company into a RM700 million enterprise, which explained why so many investors are keen to acquire my company. My company can be many times more valuable than what we thought possible. ACMF has provided guidelines to achieve this goal. Thank you very much ACMF. I highly recommend this seminar to any entrepreneurs who are thinking of IPO.”
Testimonial: Miss Prudence, Executive Chef of Notti Cheff
I had always thought my private dining business was destined to remain small, but spending 3 hours with Lewis with him reviewing my business made me realise I could bring my unique dining experience to a global level. He gave me solid suggestions on how to market my services to the right target and suggested timelines to meet my goals. To date, I have increased my client database by 100% and have been given media exposure on both local and regional dailies. This is one of the best three hours I have ever spent. I would highly recommend Lewis' consultation services for those who would want to increase their sales turnover by more than 30%.
About NOTTI CHEF
Advocate to the Malaysia's private dining chefs and their home made gourmet products, through dinner events, cooking demonstrations, workshops and sampling sessions. The Notti Chef believes in educating the public on fresh and quality ingredients for a healthy lifestyle. Food connects people, so let it be good food to connect good people. You can find out more details of NOTTI CHEF at www.notttichef.com
Testimonial: Mr. Raymond, Founder of VR Geniuses
Lewis is my fundraising consultant. He gave me many ideas about how to grow my business to be more IPO-readiness.
About VR Geniuses
Raymond Wong and Vivien Thang using their own expertise the couples teamed up to launch a children's eye care product that combines parenting experiences to become a rare and active child care product vendor on the market that actively communicates with parents and children. Our main mission is to help children grow up healthy and happy. Mamoru is not just a pure health product. Vivian Thang also makes good use of her professional knowledge to inject educational value into the product, such as how to educate customers to use electronic products properly, or how to improve children's behavior through storybooks. Talking about future development plans, Vivian Thang pointed out that modern people’s lives are inseparable from mobile phones and computers, so natural eye care products are even more important. In particular, Mamoru uses bovine colostrum to produce. Children taking it can improve immunity and prevent illness. So she plans to invite doctors to endorse, and plans to put the product on the shelves in western pharmacies. Raymond Wong, who owns a health care product factory, said that he was frail and sick since he was young, so he is very concerned about giving the next generation a higher value of nutrition. The common philosophy of the two couples is to give Mamoru added value, that is, while selling products, it also promotes parenting. "We mainly target children over 3 years old and teach parents how to teach them how to control their emotions. We pay great attention to the additional value in this area and are planning to publish related books to teach parents how to achieve effective interaction with their children." Vivien Thang says: "We are thinking of an interactive card to be used as a gift for Mamoru children's eye care products, and to update the parenting content on our website every month, so that customers can study the secrets of child education with us and share valuable experiences with us when they buy our products."
Testimonial: Mr. Peter Coleman, an entrepreneur with 40 years in music, sound production, directing, writing, 3D and VFX pioneer in Australia
My recent "bulletproofing" session with Lewis was incredibly valuable and eye-opening. On a personal level, Lewis is as passionate about helping emerging businesses to succeed as I am about our product. What he's achieved in this one session is change my perspective, give me personal focus and the skills to move ahead with more confidence, greater knowledge of how to pitch, and focus the business plans and ambitions to suit an investor for each stage of our development path. His methodology is sound, easy to follow, and gives me a solid foundation for success. I highly recommend Lewis to anyone who, like me, has been trying to build a dream but needs mentoring and guidance to achieve that dream finally.
Testimonial: Mr. Alvin, founder of GCJ Construction Company
I am very grateful for the training and coaching of Lewis pertaining to his TMOS Sales Model. The model has guided me to identify the following areas of growth. It has provided me with a solution for systematically growing my revenue and profit. I am full of confidence and motivation after the session with Lewis. With years of business development experience in diverse industries, Lewis has skillfully pointed out multiple perspectives to grow my business. He is certainly an excellent investment for companies that intend to grow their business.
About GCJ Construction Company
GCJ Construction Company is one of the reputable construction companies in Malaysia specializing in building construction, renovation and interior design. The company is known for its excellent quality and superior workmanship since 2004.
Testimonial: Datuk Kelvin, Executive Chairman of Nextstream
Lewis Chong has provided training on “Strategy Formulation to Grow Business Innovatively” to our senior management team, including the CEO, CTO, HR Manager, Technical Manager and Operation Manager. The training with Lewis Chong is invaluable. It has provided us great insight into growing our business creatively and the elements one needs to understand to do that. He possesses excellent sales and business expertise and convey information in a professional manner. He is a wise investment to any company seeking ways to grow its business.
About Nexstream
Nexstream is a solution provider specializes in mobile & cloud technologies capable of supporting all mobile platforms namely Apple iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry. The company has delivered many reputable projects such as Great Eastern mobile apps, Lelong.my mobile apps, UNI Cablink mobile apps, Chef (Astro) mobile apps, and more than 100 others.
Please go to http://www.nexstream.com.my/ to get more details about Nexstream.
Datuk Kelvin Kwek was covered by BFM 89.9 (The Business Station), http://www.bfm.my/open-for-business-nextstream-datuk-kelvin-kwek.html
Testimonial: Mr. Ian, co-founder of Regionalize Tenant Management
TMOS Sales Model is one of the most important for an entrepreneur to know and implement the key sales performance, especially a new company. We have many ideas, but not all are suitable for the market. By understanding our own business modal, procedure and client requirement thru TMOS Sales Model, it help us to simplified unnecessary procedure and focuses on what create or bring the result to the company. I strongly recommend it to those who have a lot of ideas to start up a company to screen your idea thru the TMOS Sales Model. It help the business owner to reduce investment risk.
Testimonial: Mr. Kevin, CEO of AIMS Select
Kevin Liu, CEO of AIMS Select Sdn Bhd, “Lewis is sharp when analyzing a business. His TMOS SALES MODEL is a great tool. Both have shown me effective ways to grow my business through effective management of my internal resources and go to market strategy.”
About Kevin Liu
Kevin is an extraordinary individual who brings life and vibrant to any organizations he goes to. He has 11 years of experience in telecommunications industry in USA and Malaysia. He held key positions such as Marketing Director and Head of Sales. Prior to AIMS SELECT, he was in Maxis Berhad.
Interview: STAR SMEBiz
Interviewed by Mr. Lim Wing Hooi (StarBiz 19 October 2015): "Lewis Chong Chee Meng used his time as a lecturer to develop a business analysis model that reportedly removes emotional bias and helps companies increase sales.."
(https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/smebiz/focus/2015/10/19/avoid-syiok-sendiri-syndrome/)