Beryllus Capital and WorldBridge Launched Mekong Fund
The new $200 million to $500 million fund aims to channel institutional capital into Southeast Asian infrastructure.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Startups
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Beryllus Capital and WorldBridge Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the Mekong Growth Fund, an investment vehicle targeting infrastructure projects across Cambodia and the broader Mekong region. The platform is designed to link private Cambodian wealth with institutional-grade investment structures.
Why it matters
The fund seeks to address a significant regional financing gap, as the Asian Development Bank estimates that the ASEAN region requires $210 billion in annual infrastructure investment through 2030. This partnership attempts to scale capital mobilization by connecting local opportunities to global financial standards.
The fund is structured into three distinct investment sleeves and aims to mobilize more than $1 billion via co-investment. The general partner has committed to allocating 1% of the fund’s net profits to a Cambodian charitable foundation.
The players
Beryllus Capital
An investment firm authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority that focuses on regulated institutional capital structures.
WorldBridge Group
A Cambodian conglomerate with diversified interests in real estate, logistics, and private wealth development.
Asian Development Bank
A regional development bank that tracks infrastructure investment trends and capital requirements across the ASEAN region.
The details
The platform operates by bringing globally regulated institutional frameworks to Cambodia’s private wealth sector. By aligning with standards overseen by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates Beryllus Capital, the fund aims to provide a bridge for international capital. This mechanism is intended to support large-scale infrastructure and expansion projects throughout the Southeast Asian corridor.
Timeline
September 17, 2026: Memorandum of understanding was signed.
Through 2030: Period for projected $210 billion annual ASEAN infrastructure demand.
The Tech Race
The fund targets the massive infrastructure demand cited by the Asian Development Bank, which necessitates $210 billion in annual investment across the ASEAN region through 2030. This initiative attempts to bridge the gap between global institutional capital and Southeast Asian market requirements.
The fund will prioritize expansion and infrastructure opportunities within Cambodia and the Mekong region. Future investment participation will be extended to select Cambodian business families as the platform scales.
The takeaway
The fund establishes a new mechanism for directing international capital into Southeast Asian development. Watch for announcements regarding the closing of the fund's first sleeve and the inclusion of additional business family participants.
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