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amty Holdings, a Japanese accommodation developer and hotel operator, has launched its first hotel-focused private real estate fund, securing JPY17bn (€106m) in funding. The fund is seeded with 10 hotels offering 1,530 rooms across major western Japan cities, including Tokyo, boasting occupancy rates of 85% or higher.
According to Yasunobu Ogawa, president and CEO of Samty Holdings, the establishment of this fund marks a significant milestone in the company's strategic transformation since its delisting. He emphasized that the partnership with trusted investors will maximize asset value through collaboration and shared expertise.
Industry experts have welcomed the move, citing it as an important step towards transforming Samty's business model. Akhiko Ogino, president and CEO at Daiwa Securities, noted that real estate investment remains robust, while Joe Gagnon, partner at Hillhouse and co-head of Rava Partners, highlighted the strong investor confidence in Samty's platform and strategy.
Samty was privatised by Hillhouse Investment Management in January 2025, with Daiwa Securities and Rava Partners remaining shareholders. The company is poised to build on this momentum with additional fund launches in the near future.
