Who We Are
Assetscore 1618 SME Growth Fund is a Singapore-based private credit fund delivering superior risk-adjusted returns through secured lending strategies across global industries and markets. Our disciplined approach combines rigorous underwriting with an unwavering commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, ensuring investments are sustainable, resilient, and aligned with long-term value creation.
Sustainable
Capital Preservation
Positive Societal Impact
Assetscore 1618 SME Growth Fund offers scalable, ESG-integrated secured private credit solutions for institutional investors—including pension funds, insurers, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments—seeking consistent income with enhanced risk management, as well as for family offices and accredited investors pursuing disciplined, sustainable income strategies that balance capital preservation, attractive returns, and positive societal impact.
ESG - Centric
Investment Philosophy
Mission
To deliver consistent and attractive risk-adjusted returns by providing secured private credit financing that accelerates growth and strategic transformation for SMEs globally—while embedding ESG considerations at the core of every investment decision to foster sustainable impact.
Vision
To be recognized as a global leader in responsible private credit investing for SMEs, pioneering industry best practices by integrating ESG rigor with superior credit discipline and operational excellence, ultimately contributing to resilient economies and positive societal outcomes.
At Assetscore 1618 SME Growth Fund, ESG is a fundamental pillar of our investment process. We believe sustainable business practices deepen credit quality over time and mitigate risks that can otherwise undermine value. ESG factors are systematically embedded throughout due diligence, collateral structuring, and ongoing portfolio management. We engage actively with portfolio companies to promote transparency, responsible governance, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.
Industries
Real Estate & Hospitality
Technology and Software
FMCG & Consumer
Energy & Water
Healthcare
Agriculture
Global Partnership
Network
Our global footprint is strengthened by strategic partnerships across Asia, Europe, the USA, the Middle East, and Latin America. These relationships provide invaluable market insights, origination channels, and local expertise, enabling us to source high-quality, secured lending opportunities to SMEs worldwide. This extensive network empowers Assetscore 1618 SME Growth Fund to deliver geographically diversified exposure and capitalize on region-specific growth and transformation trends.
Our Core Focus
While Blackstone, BlackRock, and Apollo are leading global managers with extensive and diverse portfolios, Assetscore 1618 SME Growth Fund offers distinct advantages by focusing on SME growth with a dedicated ESG mandate and secured lending discipline
ESG Integration at Core
ESG considerations are pivotal in our credit evaluation and risk mitigation, shaping every investment decision and active stewardship efforts.
SME-Centric, Secured Lending Focus
Targeting secured lending opportunities to SMEs, driving growth and transformation with downside risk mitigation through collateral—contrasting with large funds’ broader private credit scopes
Global Mandate with Asian Hub
Based in Singapore, we combine regional expertise with global reach across industries and geographies, supported by our extensive partnership network.
Collaborative and Transparent
Focused on close borrower and investor relationships built on transparency, tailored solutions, and alignment of interests.
Disciplined Risk Management
Institutional-grade credit evaluation, stress testing, and active portfolio oversight.
Our Investors
We believe every client is a valuable, long-term partner.