Creador Recognised by Asia Record for Building the Largest Southeast Asian Private Equity Portfolio by Number of Regional Market Leaders in 2025

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia– Creador was officially recognised byAsia Recordon3 July 2026during a prestigious conferment ceremony held at theKLGCC Convention Centre, where the firm received the title"Largest Southeast Asian Private Equity Portfolio By Number of Regional Market Leaders In 2025."The recognition celebrates Creador's remarkable achievement in building one of the region's most distinguished private equity portfolios, comprising companies that have established themselves as leaders across their respective industries.

Founded in 2011 byBrahmal Vasudevan, Creador has grown into one of South and Southeast Asia's leading private equity firms. The firm focuses on partnering with high-potential businesses across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and India, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance to help companies accelerate growth, strengthen operations, and expand into new markets.

Creador's investment philosophy centres on identifying exceptional entrepreneurs and supporting businesses with strong fundamentals, scalable business models, and the ambition to become regional champions. Its portfolio spans a diverse range of industries, including consumer, healthcare, financial services, business services, education, industrials, and technology. Over the years, Creador has partnered with many well-known market leaders across the region, includingMR D.I.Y., BIG Pharmacy, CTOS, SōMANY Ceramics, Bake With Yen, Tealive, ECO-Shop, OldTown White Coffee, and 7-Eleven Malaysia, among many others. Through close collaboration with management teams, Creador has helped these portfolio companies achieve significant operational improvements, sustainable expansion, and market leadership.

Beyond financial investment, Creador takes a hands-on approach to value creation by working alongside portfolio companies on strategic planning, operational excellence, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and regional expansion. This collaborative partnership model has enabled many businesses to strengthen their competitive position while delivering long-term value to customers, employees, and shareholders.

Asia Record recognition reflects both the scale and quality of Creador's portfolio. By partnering with companies that have gone on to become recognised market leaders across Southeast Asia, the firm has played a meaningful role in shaping the region's business landscape and supporting the next generation of industry-leading enterprises.

Commenting on the recognition,Founder & CEO Brahmal Vasudevansaid:"Make sure you scale and build a strong growth track record—that's the key to success. At Creador, we've always believed in partnering with businesses that have the ambition and capability to grow sustainably. This recognition reflects the achievements of our portfolio