Ferdinand Capital Pte Ltd · Singapore · UEN 202604119C
Prepare. Connect. Execute.
Many SMEs are not ready for funding. Even if they are, they don’t know where to go. And even after securing opportunities, they often lack the experience to execute. Ferdinand Capital bridges all three gaps.
Most businesses have the ambition and the fundamentals to grow. What they lack is financial sophistication, the right connections, and experienced hands-on leadership to get there. These are not small gaps — they are the difference between growing and stalling.
“Many SMEs are not ready for funding. Even if they are, they don’t know where to go. And even after securing opportunities, they often lack the experience to execute.” — Ferdinand Capital
Most businesses approach lenders and investors before their financials, structure and narrative are ready — and lose credibility before the conversation even starts.
Beyond the banks, a world of private credit, family offices and alternative capital exists — but most business owners simply don’t know how to reach it.
Securing funding or opportunity is only half the battle. Without seasoned leadership, growth initiatives frequently stall at the implementation stage.
Ferdinand Capital was founded by Liew Yew Wen, a senior finance professional with over two decades of experience spanning corporate banking and fintech platform leadership across South East Asia.
Yew Wen built his career across OCBC Bank, HSBC, and CIMB — managing multi-sector loan portfolios, structuring cross-border financing, and consistently delivering above-target results. He went on to build and lead Fundaztic SG, a MAS-regulated digital SME lending platform, from licensing through full commercial operations.
This rare combination — corporate banking rigour and fintech founder execution — is the foundation of Ferdinand Capital’s approach. We understand the pressures of growth, the language of lenders, and the operational realities of running a business.
Ferdinand Capital serves businesses across the full growth spectrum — from owner-operated SMEs seeking their first institutional funding, to large corporates and listed companies exploring sophisticated capital solutions.
Owner-operators and founder-led businesses seeking their first institutional funding. We build the financial foundation, prepare the narrative, and open the right doors.
Established businesses that have outgrown simple bank facilities and need a more sophisticated approach — private credit, alternative lenders, and strategic advisory.
Larger SMEs and pre-IPO companies exploring structured funding, institutional capital, family offices, and board-level leadership to drive transformation.
Listed companies and large corporates requiring experienced financial leadership, structured capital solutions, and strategic advisory for growth or special situations.
We have deep banking networks and credit expertise across South East Asia — particularly Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Whether you are a Singapore company expanding regionally, or a regional business establishing a Singapore presence, we help navigate the financial, regulatory and partner landscape on both sides.
Regional banking introductions · Cross-border credit structuring · Local partner connections · Regulatory navigation
Whether you’re preparing for your first funding round, exploring alternative capital, or need experienced financial leadership — reach out for a no-obligation conversation.