“Every great company is on a journey.”
Ka'apuni (pronounced ka'a-poo-ni) Capital — named after the Hawaiian concept of journeying, exploring, and moving with purpose — reflects our belief that enduring value is built over time.
Through a flexible investment and advisory approach, we back people first—bringing capital, experience, and long-term perspective to opportunities where thoughtful partnership can make a meaningful difference.
Who We Are
Ka’apuni Capital is the private investment and advisory platform of Alexandre Emery, former President of Eight Roads and former head of Asia at Permira.
Drawing on more than three decades of international business and investment experience across Asia, Europe, and North America, Ka’apuni Capital partners with exceptional entrepreneurs, management teams, families, and institutions to build enduring value over the long term.
The firm pursues a flexible investment approach across private markets (angel, venture/growth and buyout) and selectively engages in board, advisory, and strategic opportunities where experience, relationships, and long-term perspective can make a meaningful difference.
Ka’apuni Capital’s interests span technology, healthcare, consumer and services.
Based in Hong Kong, with a global outlook, Ka’apuni Capital reflects a belief that lasting success is built through partnership, integrity, intellectual curiosity, and patient capital.
Meet Alex Emery
Professional Biography:
• Chairman & CIO, Kaapuni Capital
• Former President, Eight Roads Ventures
• Former Head of Asia and Global Executive Committee member at Permira
• 30+ years investing across Asia and Europe
• Based in Hong Kong
• Fluent Japanese speaker
Career Highlights:
• Permira
• Eight Roads Ventures
• Major investments (Sushiro, Tricor, Arysta, Grobest, Galaxy, etc.)
Board & Advisory Roles:
Current and past boards:
• Pacific Basin
• Food & Life Companies
• Tricor
• Arysta LifeScience
• Topcast
Academic and non-profit roles:
• Kellogg School of Management Global Advisory Board
• Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs Advisory Board
• Asia Society Japan Center
Investing Across Generations
Real assets, with a long-term perspective centered on capital preservation, thoughtful growth, and selective opportunities where we have conviction.
What We Do
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• Venture Capital
• Growth Equity
• Private Equity
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Long-term concentrated investments
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• Real estate
• Select special situations