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SINGAPORE, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Timah Partners ("Timah"), a Singapore-based permanent holding company focused on acquiring and operating essential, recurring B2B SMEs in Southeast Asia—and developing the next generation of SME leaders through its CEO-in-Training program, announced the close of its US$50 million Series A.
The round was backed by a distinctive group of investors, including:
- Founders of iconic HoldCos: Mitch Rales (Danaher), Nick Howley (TransDigm), and Alex Behring (3G Capital)
- Pioneers of the modern HoldCo playbook: Will Thorndike and Kent Weaver (Compounding Labs), Rick Buhrman and Paul Buser (Sator Grove)
- Veteran investors from top-tier investment firms: former and current senior leadership at Insight Partners, Norwest, TCV, and Tiger Global
Timah is also supported by a board and advisory group that includes senior leaders from DBS Bank, Grab, Quantedge, Union Energy, Singapore Land Authority, JTC Corporation, the Singapore Government, and the National University of Singapore.
Timah was founded by Dennis Chua, a Singaporean who grew up around SMEs and returned home after 15 years in the U.S. to launch Timah Partners. Over his career, he worked with world-class investors and operators—including Goldman Sachs, 3G Capital, Tiger Management, and D.E. Shaw—and helped build, from its earliest days, an investment firm focused on small- to mid-sized businesses. He graduated top of his class from Harvard Business School and Cornell University, and is an alumnus of Raffles Institution.
Tackling a quiet crisis unfolding in the region
In Singapore, for example, SMEs employ over 70% of the workforce. The population aged 65 and above is set to double over the next two decades, yet only a fraction of SME owners have formal succession plans. Too many great companies risk shutting down—not for lack of value, but for lack of a viable next chapter.
A different model for ownership
Unlike private equity or search funds, Timah does not buy with the intent to sell. With its permanent capital base and horizon, Timah serves as a long-term, values-driven home for retiring founders' life's work. The firm focuses on high-quality, recurring B2B businesses in the $2–10 million EBITDA range, offering full exits and long-term operational stewardship. Timah emphasizes preserving legacy—not overhauling it.
"We're not buying to flip," said Dennis Chua, Founder and CEO. "We acquire businesses to operate and grow them over decades, with no pressure to sell. Our investors built some of the best holding companies in the world, and we're applying those lessons here in Southeast Asia."
Learn more about Timah's acquisition criteria: timahpartners.com/sell-your-business
Building the next generation of SME leaders
At the heart of Timah's strategy is its CEO-in-Training (CIT) program—a structured, hands-on pathway for emerging operators to rise rapidly to C-suite roles within its portfolio companies. Inspired by Alpine Investors' CIT and Shore Capital's CXO programs, Timah's CIT program is designed to develop entrepreneurial leaders who want to run real businesses, create lasting impact, and build equity within a system designed for their success.
"Singapore's SME succession problem isn't just about ownership—it's about leadership," said Chua. "We're building a talent pipeline of operators who are excited about ownership and want to roll up their sleeves to run great real businesses."
Applications for the first CIT cohort are now open: timahpartners.com/join-our-team
About Timah Partners
Timah Partners is a permanent holding company built to solve Southeast Asia's SME succession crisis. We acquire and operate high-quality, recurring B2B SMEs—serving as the long-term home for the region's best businesses—while building the next generation of SME leaders through Southeast Asia's first CEO-in-Training program. We're not a fund. We're not flippers. We're builders—committed to permanent stewardship, operational excellence, and deep respect for what founders have built. Learn more at timahpartners.com.
SINGAPORE, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Timah Partners ("Timah"), a Singapore-based permanent holding company focused on acquiring and operating essential, recurring B2B SMEs in Southeast Asia—and developing the next generation of SME leaders through its CEO-in-Training program, announced the close of its US$50 million Series A.
The round was backed by a distinctive group of investors, including:
- Founders of iconic HoldCos: Mitch Rales (Danaher), Nick Howley (TransDigm), and Alex Behring (3G Capital)
- Pioneers of the modern HoldCo playbook: Will Thorndike and Kent Weaver (Compounding Labs), Rick Buhrman and Paul Buser (Sator Grove)
- Veteran investors from top-tier investment firms: former and current senior leadership at Insight Partners, Norwest, TCV, and Tiger Global
Timah is also supported by a board and advisory group that includes senior leaders from DBS Bank, Grab, Quantedge, Union Energy, Singapore Land Authority, JTC Corporation, the Singapore Government, and the National University of Singapore.
Timah was founded by Dennis Chua, a Singaporean who grew up around SMEs and returned home after 15 years in the U.S. to launch Timah Partners. Over his career, he worked with world-class investors and operators—including Goldman Sachs, 3G Capital, Tiger Management, and D.E. Shaw—and helped build, from its earliest days, an investment firm focused on small- to mid-sized businesses. He graduated top of his class from Harvard Business School and Cornell University, and is an alumnus of Raffles Institution.
Tackling a quiet crisis unfolding in the region
In Singapore, for example, SMEs employ over 70% of the workforce. The population aged 65 and above is set to double over the next two decades, yet only a fraction of SME owners have formal succession plans. Too many great companies risk shutting down—not for lack of value, but for lack of a viable next chapter.
A different model for ownership
Unlike private equity or search funds, Timah does not buy with the intent to sell. With its permanent capital base and horizon, Timah serves as a long-term, values-driven home for retiring founders' life's work. The firm focuses on high-quality, recurring B2B businesses in the $2–10 million EBITDA range, offering full exits and long-term operational stewardship. Timah emphasizes preserving legacy—not overhauling it.
"We're not buying to flip," said Dennis Chua, Founder and CEO. "We acquire businesses to operate and grow them over decades, with no pressure to sell. Our investors built some of the best holding companies in the world, and we're applying those lessons here in Southeast Asia."
Learn more about Timah's acquisition criteria: timahpartners.com/sell-your-business
Building the next generation of SME leaders
At the heart of Timah's strategy is its CEO-in-Training (CIT) program—a structured, hands-on pathway for emerging operators to rise rapidly to C-suite roles within its portfolio companies. Inspired by Alpine Investors' CIT and Shore Capital's CXO programs, Timah's CIT program is designed to develop entrepreneurial leaders who want to run real businesses, create lasting impact, and build equity within a system designed for their success.
"Singapore's SME succession problem isn't just about ownership—it's about leadership," said Chua. "We're building a talent pipeline of operators who are excited about ownership and want to roll up their sleeves to run great real businesses."
Applications for the first CIT cohort are now open: timahpartners.com/join-our-team
About Timah Partners
Timah Partners is a permanent holding company built to solve Southeast Asia's SME succession crisis. We acquire and operate high-quality, recurring B2B SMEs—serving as the long-term home for the region's best businesses—while building the next generation of SME leaders through Southeast Asia's first CEO-in-Training program. We're not a fund. We're not flippers. We're builders—committed to permanent stewardship, operational excellence, and deep respect for what founders have built. Learn more at timahpartners.com.
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Timah Partners Closes US$50M Series A to Address Southeast Asia's SME Succession Crisis
SYDNEY, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the new year begins, many Australians are setting resolutions focused on health, balance and long-term wellbeing. While fitness goals and productivity upgrades often dominate the conversation, eye comfort during extended screen use is frequently overlooked.
With work, communication and entertainment increasingly centred around screens, visual fatigue has become a common challenge, particularly for those spending long hours at a desk. Improving the environment around the screen is a practical way to support healthier work habits throughout the year.
Why Lighting Matters More Than You Think
While display technology continues to evolve, the lighting surrounding the screen plays a critical role in how our eyes adapt during prolonged use. Poor ambient lighting can increase glare and harsh contrast, placing additional strain on the eyes.
Designed for screen-centric setups, BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 focuses on visual balance rather than brightness alone. Mounted directly onto the monitor, it combines asymmetric front lighting with a soft tri-zone backlight to create a more even transition between the display and its surroundings.
This approach supports visual comfort during long workdays, whether reviewing documents, attending video calls or working late into the evening.
Designed for Everyday Workspaces
Built for modern home and hybrid work environments, ScreenBar Halo 2 fits a wide range of monitor types, including curved displays, without taking up valuable desk space. A wireless controller allows users to adjust brightness and colour temperature throughout the day, adapting lighting to changing tasks and conditions.
For those looking to make healthier, more sustainable work habits a priority this year, thoughtful lighting is a practical place to start. As New Year's resolutions go, investing in eye comfort is one upgrade that continues to deliver value long after January.
ScreenBar Halo 2 monitor light is available via the BenQ Shop and Amazon, with limited time New Year promotion running from 19th January to 1st February 2026. https://benqurl.biz/3YE2NTo
About BenQ
Founded on the corporate vision of "Bringing Enjoyment 'N' Quality to Life", BenQ Corporation is a world-leading human technology and solutions provider aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers' lives. To realize this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today – lifestyle, business, healthcare and education – with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier and enhance learning. Such means include a delightful broad portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, digital cameras and camcorders, mobile computing devices, and lighting solutions. Because it matters.
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A Smarter New Year's Resolution: Investing in Eye Comfort for Screen Heavy Workdays
