Beryllus Capital and WorldBridge Group Formed Growth Fund
The firms launched a new investment vehicle targeting infrastructure development across Southeast Asia.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Startups
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Beryllus Capital and WorldBridge Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the Mekong Growth Fund. The new vehicle is valued between $200 million and $500 million and will focus on infrastructure and expansion across the Mekong region.
Why it matters
The fund aims to bridge the gap between Cambodia's private wealth and regulated international institutional investment structures to meet regional infrastructure demand.
The Mekong Growth Fund is valued at $200 million to $500 million, with plans to mobilize over $1 billion through co-investment. The partners have committed to donating 1% of the general partner's net profits to a Cambodian charitable foundation.
The players
Beryllus Capital
An investment firm authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority to provide regulated financial services.
WorldBridge Group
A conglomerate that partners with international entities to facilitate private wealth and infrastructure investment.
Asian Development Bank
A multilateral development institution that provides estimates on regional infrastructure funding requirements.
The details
The platform operates across three distinct investment sleeves and is designed to connect Cambodian business families with global capital. Beryllus Capital, which is authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, will help guide the fund's international standards.
Timeline
The memorandum of understanding was signed on September 17, 2026.
The ASEAN region requires $210 billion in annual infrastructure investment through 2030.
Market Landscape
The creation of this fund follows the pattern of institutional capital mobilization intended to meet the specific funding benchmarks identified by the Asian Development Bank. By targeting Southeast Asian infrastructure, the firms are positioning themselves to capitalize on the region's long-term capital deficit.
While the fund primarily engages institutional and private family investors, the initiative may increase the availability of infrastructure projects in the Mekong region. Improved regional infrastructure typically supports long-term economic growth and expanded business services for local residents.
The takeaway
The move signals a growing interest in formalizing investment structures for emerging Southeast Asian markets. Investors should monitor how the fund balances private equity objectives with its charitable commitments to Cambodian foundations.
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