Samty Holdings, a Japan-based accommodation developer and fund manager, announced on Monday the final closing of its new multifamily asset fund, which totals approximately $500 million. About $200 million has already been deployed into an initial portfolio of newly built residential assets located in major housing markets across Japan.
The company said the fund was established through a strategic partnership with a sovereign wealth fund, with backing from Samty’s majority owner, Hillhouse Investment Management, which serves as the general partner through its real estate arm, Rava Partners.
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Since being taken private in January 2025, Samty has been repositioning itself as a fully integrated international real estate investment and asset management platform. As part of this strategy, the company has taken a 10% equity stake in the new fund.
Samty has recently completed several major transactions, including the July closing of its first hotel-focused private real estate fund, the September sale of two multifamily asset portfolios to international sovereign wealth funds, and the November announcement of its planned acquisition of UniLodge, the largest student accommodation operator in Australia and New Zealand, which is expected to close at a later date.
The fund’s portfolio currently includes 16 newly built, high-quality residential properties totaling 1,948 units, primarily located in established neighborhoods in Tokyo and Osaka. These assets benefit from strong access to public transportation, favorable demographics, and solid tenant demand.
“The fund marks another significant milestone in our company’s continued transformation,
“Sustainable market factors are driving long-term growth potential in this asset class, and we have the resources and partnerships to make a real impact,” said Yasuhiro Ogawa, President and Chief Executive Officer of Samty Holdings.
Daiwa Securities Group Inc. President & Chief Executive Officer Ogino, said this latest initiative by Samty again plays to its strengths in real estate development and management.
“Samty is developing rapidly as a major player in the global real estate and fund management space, and we are looking forward to supporting them further alongside our partners,” he added.
Joe Gagnon, Partner at Hillhouse and Co-Head of Rava Partners, said the successful fund closing caps a strong first year for Samty following its privatization in January 2025.
