Gaw Capital Partners, through its funds under management, and its consortium partners, acquired 29 Hong Kong-based community shopping centers and associated facilities in March 2018 and March 2019.
Gaw Capital Partners officially started to operate over 29 assets and facilities near the public estates and established “People’s Place”. “People” stands for the public and the residents, whereas “Place” here is an allusion to the idiomatic Chinese term for a location of virtue and tradition, as well as a well-governed community; “Place” also connotes the solidarity of the local neighborhood. All in all, “People’s Place” stands for a place rich in sentiments and compassion, bringing strangers together in constructing a vibrant, cozy living environment. People’s Place aspires to transform obsolete commercial facilities into vibrant community hubs by creatively utilizing its space and bringing brand new experiences to residents, tenants and community stakeholders.
In partnership with experienced educators in China, Gaw Capital has invested in the development and operations of Stellart International School of Arts (SISA), an international arts education platform in China. The platform is initially seeded by a commercial site conveniently located in Sanshan New Town in Nanhai, Foshan, which has excellent connectivity nationally via the Guangzhou South Station. The site has a GFA of c.50,000 sqm in total. Operating under the SISA brand and developed by Gaw Capital Partners, the school houses up to 600 full-time high school students in its 6-storey tall academic block and 7-floor dormitory. 
February 20, 2025, Indonesia – In an exciting leap forward for Indonesia’s digital landscape, real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners, through Golden Digital Gateway, a strategic joint venture between Gaw Capital and Sinar Primera, proudly announces the grand opening of its cutting-edge, carrier-neutral colocation data center, marking the remarkable first phase of the firm’s visionary two-part development in Nongsa Digital Park. The operation of this data center has officially commenced, ensuring that businesses can immediately benefit from its facilities and services. This pioneering facility symbolizes Gaw Capital’s robust partnership with Sinar Primera and exemplifies the firm’s unwavering commitment to delivering critical digital infrastructure that meets the dynamic needs of its customers.
A key feature of this new data center is its exceptional low latency connectivity back to Singapore, achieving less than 2 milliseconds via diverse routing for redundancy—ensuring that its customers experience seamless and reliable access to vital data services. With this connectivity, businesses will be spoiled for choice, enabling them to select optimal solutions that fit their unique needs.
Situated within the Special Economic Zone, this facility not only promotes stability and scalability but also significantly lowers the cost of business for end customers, providing an efficient gateway to the growing Southeast Asian market.
Gaw Capital believes in not only meeting the demands of today but also anticipating the challenges of tomorrow. The firm’s focus on providing high-quality alternative real assets reflects its dedication to investors seeking sustainable and impactful opportunities. By collaborating closely with stakeholders, the firm is set to redefine the standards of sustainable data centers, driving innovation in resource optimization and championing carbon emissions reduction with state-of-the-art solutions.
Kok Chye Ong, Managing Director, Head of Data Center Platform, Asia (Ex-China) of Gaw Capital, expressed his enthusiasm: “Together with our partner, Sinar Primera, we are thrilled to celebrate the successful completion of our first data center, delivered in just over nine months. This achievement is a testament to our shared commitment to providing cutting-edge digital infrastructure in Indonesia, paving the way for a brighter, more connected future.”
“With a focus on new economy real estate, Sinar Primera is committed to delivering solutions that are not only innovative but also sustainable. The presence of this data center in Batam will open new opportunities for companies that require world-class IT infrastructure at a more competitive cost compared to Singapore. We believe that this collaboration will accelerate the development of a stronger digital ecosystem in Indonesia,” stated Hong Kah Jin, Head of Sinar Primera Group.
Phase One of the new data center is Tier III ready, featuring an IT capacity of 5.2 MW. Built with advanced equipment and innovative design features, this facility significantly reduces construction waste and conserves water, setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability. Looking ahead, the firm is excited for Phase Two, aiming to deliver a scalable 20 MW capacity to meet the evolving demands of its customers.
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About Gaw Capital Partners
Gaw Capital Partners is a uniquely positioned private equity fund management company focusing on real estate markets in Asia Pacific and other high barrier-to-entry markets globally.
Specializing in adding strategic value to under-utilized real estate through redesign and re-positioning, the firm’s investments span the entire spectrum of real estate sectors, including residential development, commercial offices, retail malls, hospitality, logistics warehouses and IDC projects.
Since its inception in 2005, Gaw Capital has raised seven commingled funds targeting Asia Pacific regions. The firm also manages value-add/opportunistic funds in the US, a Pan-Asia hospitality fund, a European Hospitality Fund, a Growth Equity Fund, and it also provides services for credit investments and separate account direct investments globally.
Gaw Capital has raised equity of US$22.9 billion since 2005 and commanded assets of US$35.8 billion under management as of Q3 2024.
About Sinar Primera
Sinar Primera Group is a property company that focuses on driving the new economy real estate industry forward by developing innovative, distinguished, sustainable, and leading products in terms of technology and service quality in this new economic era. Sinar Primera Group prioritizes and maximizes its growth opportunities by adopting technology and its extensive utilization as its foundation. Sinar Primera Group’s primary portfolio includes eco-city townships, logistics solutions, and cutting-edge data center. For more information about Sinar Primera, please visit their website at https://sinarprimera.com/.