Co-investments gain traction as GPs 'look for partners to close deals'

As merger and acquisition (M&A) activity remains muted in Asia, general partners (GPs) are increasingly attracted by co-investment opportunities, reshaping the investment landscape. "When M&A slows down, companies often pivot towards forming strategic partnerships instead of pursuing acquisitions,” Collwyn Tan, co-head of Asia investments at private markets asset manager Hamilton Lane, told AsianInvestor. The trend is becoming more pronounced as GPs navigate an environme…