About Us

Independent thinking
Personally committed

Corporate finance advice grounded in experience, insight and a clear understanding of your objectives

Company Profile

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Leveraging on our extensive network across Asia and the experience and track record of our management, JIC Capital provides high-quality corporate finance advisory services tailored to the needs and objectives of our clients.

Drawing on our strong technical expertise and transaction experience, we provide independent, objective and innovative solutions designed to address the complex financial and strategic challenges faced by our clients.

With a forward-looking perspective, we continuously challenge conventional thinking, identify emerging opportunities and bring fresh perspectives to every engagement, enabling our clients to make informed decisions and create sustainable value.

Joseph Yap, Director of JIC Capital
Management

Joseph Yap

Director

Joseph Yap has more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance, advising business owners and corporates on initial public offerings (IPOs), capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic exits.

Over the course of his career with SBI E2 Capital Securities Asia, UOB Bank and SAC Capital, Joseph was involved in more than 15 IPO transactions, collectively raising in excess of S$200 million over a 15-year period. He has also advised SGX-listed companies on numerous capital-raising transactions, raising more than S$50 million for clients.

In the area of mergers and acquisitions, Joseph has advised on numerous transactions involving privately owned businesses across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. His experience spans working with business owners and corporates on strategic acquisitions, business disposals, mergers and exits involving strategic partners.

He holds a Master’s degree in Science (Asian Studies), a Master’s degree in Art (Contemporary China) and a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Our Advisory Principles

JIC Capital combines sound judgment, differentiated insight and unwavering commitment to help clients make better decisions, create value and achieve successful outcomes.

Judgement

Sound judgment when decisions matter

Corporate finance decisions are never straightforward. Whether it is an acquisition, divestment, capital raising, restructuring, strategic investment or succession transaction, clients often face incomplete information, competing interests and significant financial consequences.

Judgment represents JIC Capital’s ability to:

  • Distinguish the important from the incidental
  • Assess risks and opportunities objectively
  • Challenge assumptions when necessary
  • Understand the commercial realities behind the numbers
  • Provide clear and independent advice
  • Help clients make decisive and informed choices

For a corporate finance adviser, judgment is ultimately what turns analysis into a decision.

Insight

Insight that goes beyond the numbers

Corporate finance is not simply about financial modelling or valuation. A successful transaction requires understanding the business, its industry, competitive position, shareholders, counterparties and strategic objectives.

Insight represents JIC Capital's ability to:

  • Look beyond financial statements
  • Identify the underlying drivers of value
  • Recognise opportunities others may overlook
  • Understand what motivates different stakeholders
  • Connect financial considerations with strategic objectives
  • Translate complex issues into clear perspectives

We do not simply analyse the numbers; we understand what the numbers mean.

Commitment

Commitment to our clients and their outcomes

Corporate finance transactions can take months and often become more complicated as they progress. Clients need an adviser who remains engaged from the initial strategic discussion through negotiation, execution and completion.

Commitment represents JIC Capital's willingness to:

  • Put clients' interests first
  • Remain personally involved throughout the transaction
  • Stand behind our advice
  • Work through difficult issues rather than simply identify them
  • Maintain discretion and confidentiality
  • Stay focused on achieving the client's objectives

We do not just advise; we stay with our clients through the journey.