Does This Sound Familiar?
Years Building Others' Companies
Ready to build your own equity
Startup Risk Too High
No billion-dollar idea. No appetite for 90% failure rates.
Need the Right Structure
Capital, deal flow, and partnership to make it work
There's a Better Way
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Instead of starting from zero, you can buy a profitable business that's already generating cash flow. You step in as CEO from day one—no product-market fit risk, no fundraising treadmill, no waiting years to build equity.
Starting a Company
Start with an idea or passion
Need significant capital before revenue
External funding brings time pressure
Very high risk, minimal liquidity
Acquiring a Company with GenCap
Start with a profitable business
Business generates cash flow from day one
No external pressure—focus on long-term growth
Moderate risk with proven model and market salary
Your Path to Ownership
As a GenCap operator, you're not an employee—you're a CEO with meaningful equity and full operational control.
Compensation
Market-rate CEO salary you set—paid to lead, not sacrifice.
Equity
Meaningful ownership stake that builds lasting wealth as the company grows.
Capital Investment
Upfront capital investment to ensure skin in the game without requiring personal wealth.
Risk-Return Profile: Moderate risk with close to market-rate salary and substantial equity in an established, cash-flowing business.
Your Journey to CEO
From Acquisition to Leadership
Phase 1: Meet
- •Initial fit assessment
- •Alignment of vision and mission
- •Connect with GenCap team
Phase 2: Search
- •Target identification and screening
- •Initial valuation analysis
- •Preliminary seller discussions
Phase 3: Due Diligence
- •Financial, operational, and legal review
- •Customer and market assessment
- •Transaction structuring and negotiation
Phase 4: Transition
- •Initial assessment period
- •Building and continuing relationships
- •Learning and absorbing operational flows
Phase 5: Strengthen
- •Implementing improvements
- •Refining processes
- •Upskilling/reskilling and building management team
Phase 6: Growth
- •Expanding revenue streams
- •Scaling successful initiatives
- •Exploring internationalization
- •Opportunistically looking for exits
Resources, Expertise, and Network at Your Disposal
You run the company, but you're not alone. GenCap provides the infrastructure, expertise, and community to help you succeed.
Advisory Panel
- • Industry specialists and subject matter experts
- • Former CEOs with relevant expertise
- • Technical advisors for specific challenges
Transaction Support
- • Corporate structuring and deal structuring expertise
- • Legal and tax support throughout the process
Operational Resources
- • Operation playbooks and best practices
- • Financial and analytical support
- • Tech tooling and system assistance
CEO Community
- • Connection with other GenCap operators
- • Shared learnings and best practices
- • Collaborative problem-solving across portfolio
GenCap Founders
- • Hands-on mentoring when you need it
- • Regular check-ins to discuss strategy
- • Direct access for problem-solving
Our Active Operators
Owner-CEOs building lasting businesses across Southeast Asia.
Derek Yap
OAK
Consumer & Retail
Weng Leong
ABACUS
Professional Services
Sherry Kwek
BRIGHT
Early Childhood Education
The Ideal GenCap Operator
We're looking for accomplished operators who can step into CEO roles and drive sustainable growth. Here's what success looks like:
Industry Understanding
Deep sector knowledge and networks. Proven track record in similar business models.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Hunger and ambition for growth. Calculated risk-taking. Problem-solving orientation.
Operational Excellence
Resource optimisation. Process improvement experience. Quality and efficiency focus.
Values Alignment
Highest level of ethics and integrity. Long-term thinking vs. quick wins. Resilience through business challenges.
Leadership Abilities
Experience leading diverse teams. High emotional intelligence. Excellence in communication and stakeholder management.
Strategic Vision
Ability to identify growth opportunities. Market sensing capabilities. Competitive positioning understanding. Long-term business planning skills.
How We Support Your Growth
As your partner, we systematically help you unlock value across multiple dimensions:
Technology & Systems
Practical, high-impact solutions: CRM migrations, automation tools, AI-powered scheduling platforms that improve productivity.
Market Expansion
Measured growth strategies through strategic partnerships, franchise agreements, joint ventures, and direct market entry when ready.
Add-On Acquisitions
Identifying and executing complementary acquisitions, securing financing, and integrating operations for commercial synergies.
Procurement & Treasury
Leveraging economies of scale to negotiate better pricing and payment terms. Disciplined cash management to improve capital efficiency.
Management Development
Coaching executive teams across finance, operations, M&A, and tech. Access to fractional professionals from our network for short-term skill gaps.
Governance Evolution
Transitioning from owner-operator to professional governance. Building sustainable structures that support growth from day one .
Preparing Your Search Thesis
Get clarity on your target profile before you begin. We partner with operators who know what they're looking for.
Target Industry
Which industries do you know deeply? Sectors where you have operational experience or strong networks—your domain expertise is your edge.
Geographic Focus
Where do your advantages lie? Target markets where you have language skills, regulatory knowledge, or established relationships.
Financial Profile
What business scale matches your ambitions? Define your target revenue range, EBITDA expectations, and the capital you're prepared to deploy.