Mapletree closes first round of emerging Asia logistics development fund at over US$500 million
It aims to raise an additional US$200 million for the second close by early next year
Mapletree Investments has successfully secured over US$500 million in equity commitments for the first close of its Mapletree Emerging Growth Asia Logistics Private Trust (Mega). This includes US$250 million secured during the initial close of the fund and more than US$250 million raised through a joint venture and direct co-investments into selected development projects in Malaysia.
The fund's initial seeded portfolio consists of four development projects in Malaysia, one in India, and two warehouses in Vietnam. When fully deployed, Mega and its co-investments are expected to comprise a portfolio of assets with a total investment value of US$2.1 billion across Malaysia, Vietnam, and India. The fund aims to deliver an internal rate of return in excess of mid-teens and invest in logistics developments driven by rising domestic consumption, manufacturing activity, and supply chain diversification.
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