Following an oversubscribed US$10 million Series A funding round, Singapore-based RealVantage expands to Hong Kong

Global real estate investment platform RealVantage is expanding into Hong Kong, with plans to commence operations in the second half of 2026. The new Hong Kong branch will operate as a joint venture supported by Pecan Foundation Limited, the family office of Hong Kong real estate executive Dr Justin K H Chiu. The move marks the company’s first overseas expansion and reflects its broader ambition to make institutional grade real estate investments more accessible to a wider pool of individuals.

Founded in Singapore in 2019, RealVantage has evolved from a local digital platform into a global player focused on real estate co-investing. The platform allows individuals to pool capital to participate in property deals that would typically require far higher entry thresholds; the company handles all aspects of the investment process, while users are only asked to provide capital. By combining digital infrastructure with professional asset management and rigorous due diligence, RealVantage positions itself as a conduit between individual investors and large scale real estate opportunities.

“RealVantage enables a new generation of investors access to alternative investment opportunities directly at their fingertips,” said Dr Justin K H Chiu of Pecan Foundation. “We see this trend becoming a main staple in the real estate space and we expect strong interest from Hong Kong’s investors.”

The Hong Kong expansion follows an oversubscribed Series A funding round at the end of 2025, in which RealVantage raised US$10 million, or approximately S$12.8 million. According to the company, the fresh capital will be deployed towards developing new investment products, enhancing its AI powered platform, and supporting regional expansion efforts, with Hong Kong identified as the first step in this next growth phase.

To lead the new market entry, Ivan Ho has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RealVantage Hong Kong. Ho was previously the Hong Kong CEO of real estate investment management company KaiLong Group. With more than 20 years of experience, his career includes senior roles at Bank of China Group Investment Limited and Charoen Pokphand Group, providing him with a strong foundation in both institutional investing and regional markets.

He will be supported by Executive Director Edmund Ho, who has over 30 years of corporate and investment banking experience across Asia. Edmund Ho has held senior leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank, Citibank, JPMorgan and Jardine Fleming.

He also sits on the company’s new Investment Committee, which oversees RealVantage Hong Kong’s investments and provides guidance on deal selection, structuring and risk management. The committee comprises members with deep experience in real estate investing and asset management, reinforcing the platform’s focus on delivering curated institutional-grade investment opportunities.

Additional key appointments include Dennis Chan as Director of Finance and Compliance, and Julian Tse has also joined as Director of Strategic Engagement.

As the company prepares to begin operations in the latter half of 2026, RealVantage is also exploring an AI-powered real estate co-investing model.

“RealVantage’s entry into Hong Kong demonstrates our mission of enabling institutional-grade real estate investing to be far more accessible, transparent and rewarding for everyone across the globe,” said Keith Ong, co-founder and group chief executive officer of RealVantage. “Under Ivan’s leadership, supported by a seasoned leadership team, I am confident that RealVantage Hong Kong will scale quickly and set new industry benchmarks.”