Asian hedge fund startups raise a record–breaking $5.32 billion in 1H 2015

Asian hedge fund startups raise a record–breaking $5.32 billion in first half of 2015, making it one of the biggest launch seasons in the history of Asia, shows the latest AsiaHedge New Fund Survey.

Key Highlights

-The era of mega hedge fund spinouts has arrived in Asia with Singapore-based GAMA raising a record $4 billion in addition to a number of world-class Asia born and bred managers launching successfully

-Macro funds are back in vogue in Asia after challenging couple years, raising $4.17 billion in total launch assets

-Anchor investors and strategic seeders/backers emerge as game changers for Asian startups

-Overall, 25 new Asia-focused hedge funds mop up $5.32 billion in assets from global investors, showing strong continued interest in the Asia story

Even as Asian markets embarked on a roller coaster ride in 1H2015, the hedge fund startup space in Asia continued to impress, with as many as 25 high-quality new managers pulling in $5.32 billion in capital, shows the latest AsiaHedge New Fund Survey.

This is a 100% increase in asset terms year on year, and builds strongly on the success of Asian hedge fund startups last year, when new launches raised $5.4 billion – making it the most successful year in history for Asian startups…

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