Avatar Capital Partners Secures US$156 Million First Close for Fund II and Forms Strategic Partnership with GCM Grosvenor and Teacher Retirement System of Texas
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Rhea-AI Summary
Avatar Capital Partners secured US$156 million in commitments at Fund II’s first close and formed a partnership with GCM Grosvenor (GCMG) and TRS.
Fund II targets US$300 million for investments in Japan’s living sector. GCM Grosvenor’s real estate practice and Teacher Retirement System of Texas will be anchor investors and strategic partners supporting ACP’s institutional expansion. Their commitment of up to US$100 million led commitments from global institutional investors.
Fund II will build on ACP’s strategy of sourcing off-market opportunities in Japan’s living sector. Fund I closed in July 2025 with US$105 million, was fully deployed within 12 months of closing and has completed five exits to date. ACP has built a multifamily portfolio with a gross asset value of nearly US$850 million.
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Positive
- Moderate pointFund II’s US$156 million first close includes a commitment of up to US$100 million from GCM Grosvenor and TRS. 12% of market cap
- Minor pointGCM Grosvenor and TRS partnership supports ACP’s institutional expansion, with both serving as Fund II anchor investors.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Fund II targets US$300 million to pursue off-market opportunities in Japan’s living sector.
- Minor pointFund I was fully deployed within 12 months of closing.
- Minor pointFive Fund I exits have been completed to date.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- Fund II first close
- US$156 million
- Commitments secured at first close
- Fund II target
- US$300 million
- Target for the Japan living sector fund
- Anchor commitment
- up to US$100 million
- Commitment from GCM Grosvenor and TRS
- Fund I exits
- five exits
- Completed within 12 months of Fund I's final closing
Previous Partnership Reports
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GCM Grosvenor partnered on a grocery-retail fund with up to $100 million from its investment funds.
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GCM Grosvenor provided anchor capital for Banner Capital Fund II and strategic support as Banner scales.
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Fund II is targeting
ACP is led by Founding Partners Angel Li, Ryuta Ueda and Ronald Chiu, who have worked together since 2010. The firm closed Fund I in July 2025 with
Fund II attracted commitments from a distinguished group of global institutional investors, led by a commitment of up to
"We are thrilled to welcome GCM Grosvenor and TRS as strategic partners." said Angel Li, Founding Partner at ACP. "Their support is a strong endorsement of our strategy and an important milestone in ACPs continued growth."
"Our deep local relationships provide access to opportunities beyond traditional sourcing channels," said Ryuta Ueda, Founding Partner at ACP. "We remain focused on disciplined execution and delivering attractive long‑term returns." Ronald Chiu, Founding Partner at ACP added: "Fund II positions us to capitalize on a growing pipeline of high‑quality opportunities across
"We are excited to partner with Angel, Ryuta, Ronald and the broader ACP team to help drive the firm's next phase of growth and expansion" said Peter Braffman, Managing Director at GCM Grosvenor. "They have built a differentiated platform with a compelling strategy in one of the most attractive residential markets globally." Danielle Even, Executive Director at GCM Grosvenor, added: "ACP's deep local relationships and sourcing capabilities set it apart. We see tremendous opportunity to build on that foundation and look forward to working closely with the team to scale the platform and accelerate its growth."
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About Avatar Capital Partners
Avatar Capital Partners (ACP) is an
About GCM Grosvenor
GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately
No assurance can be given that any investment will achieve its objectives or avoid losses.
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FAQ
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How much has Avatar Capital Partners raised for Fund II, and what is its target?
Avatar Capital Partners secured US$156 million in commitments at Fund II’s first close, against a target of US$300 million. The fund will pursue off-market investment opportunities in Japan’s living sector.
What role will GCM Grosvenor and TRS play in Avatar Capital Partners’ Fund II?
GCM Grosvenor’s real estate practice and Teacher Retirement System of Texas will serve as anchor investors and strategic partners supporting ACP’s institutional expansion. Their commitment of up to US$100 million led Fund II’s commitments from global institutional investors.