Gaw Capital Partners, through its funds under management, and its consortium partners, acquired 29 Hong Kong-based community shopping centers and associated facilities in March 2018 and March 2019.
Gaw Capital Partners officially started to operate over 29 assets and facilities near the public estates and established “People’s Place”. “People” stands for the public and the residents, whereas “Place” here is an allusion to the idiomatic Chinese term for a location of virtue and tradition, as well as a well-governed community; “Place” also connotes the solidarity of the local neighborhood. All in all, “People’s Place” stands for a place rich in sentiments and compassion, bringing strangers together in constructing a vibrant, cozy living environment. People’s Place aspires to transform obsolete commercial facilities into vibrant community hubs by creatively utilizing its space and bringing brand new experiences to residents, tenants and community stakeholders. 
In partnership with experienced educators in China, Gaw Capital has invested in the development and operations of Stellart International School of Arts (SISA), an international arts education platform in China. The platform is initially seeded by a commercial site conveniently located in Sanshan New Town in Nanhai, Foshan, which has excellent connectivity nationally via the Guangzhou South Station. The site has a GFA of c.50,000 sqm in total. Operating under the SISA brand and developed by Gaw Capital Partners, the school houses up to 600 full-time high school students in its 6-storey tall academic block and 7-floor dormitory. 
Tokyo, August 1, 2025 – Gaw Capital Partners, a multi-asset investment management firm focusing on real estate, growth equity, private credit, and infrastructure markets globally, and DayOne, a Singapore-based global data center developer and operator, today broke ground on Phase One building within Gaw Capital’s 80MW data center campus in Tokyo, Japan.
Strategically located in the Fuchu Intelligent Park, a well-established data center cluster less than 30km from central Tokyo, the campus will offer a total IT capacity of 80MW, with approximately 66,360 square meters of gross floor area. Upon completion, it will be among the largest data center developments in Fuchu City in terms of IT load.
Phase One building of the campus comprises a nine-story building featuring ten data halls with an IT capacity of 18MW and is targeted to be core and shell ready by mid-2027. NEC Facilities serves as the architect, with HASEKO Corporation appointed as the main contractor.
This cutting-edge hyperscale facility integrates advanced cooling technologies and harnesses renewable energy sources to enhance energy efficiency. It aims to achieve leading ESG and operational certifications, including CASBEE, LEED and ISO50001 Energy Management, reinforcing the commitment to sustainability and innovation in next-generation digital infrastructure.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by senior representatives from Gaw Capital, DayOne, United Overseas Bank, Crédit Agricole Bank, HASEKO Corporation and NEC Facilities, including Mr. Kenneth Gaw, President and Managing Principal of Gaw Capital Partners and Mr. William Huang, Chairman of DayOne. The event underscores the collective commitment of all partners to advancing Japan’s digital ecosystem and fostering greater regional connectivity.
Mr. Nicholas Toh, Managing Director – Head of Data Center Platform, Asia (Ex-China) of Gaw Capital Partners, emphasized, “This groundbreaking event marks an important milestone in Fuchu City’s digital evolution. This collaboration merges Gaw Capital’s global real estate experience with DayOne’s expertise in operating high-performance data centers, illustrating our joint dedication to crafting a world-class infrastructure to meet the escalating data processing demands catalyzed by the rise of generative AI in the region.”
Ms. Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne, remarked: “Today’s groundbreaking signifies the start of our inaugural project in Japan. This campus will deliver the foundational infrastructure needed to support the rapid growth of cloud, AI, and next-generation technologies in Japan and the region. It also represents an important step in expanding our global platform, following our successful execution of the SIJORI (Singapore-Johor-Riau Islands) strategy across Southeast Asia.”
Japan is one of the world’s largest Tier 1 data center markets, with Greater Tokyo serving as the nation’s primary digital hub due to its strong domestic and international connectivity. With the groundbreaking of its first data center in Japan, DayOne reaffirms its position as a leading provider of high-performance digital infrastructure, marking a significant step in advancing the country’s data ecosystem.
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About Gaw Capital Partners
Based in Asia, Gaw Capital Partners is a multi-asset investment management firm focusing on real estate, growth equity, private credit and infrastructure markets globally.
Since its inception in 2005, the firm has raised seven commingled funds targeting Asia Pacific, alongside value-add /opportunistic funds in the US, a Pan-Asia Hospitality Fund, a European Hospitality Fund, a Growth Equity Fund and a Credit Fund. It also manages credit strategies and separate account direct investments globally.
Gaw Capital has consistently generated high yields by revitalizing underperforming assets, enhancing value through creative financing solutions and leveraging deep expertise in capital allocation.
Since 2005, the firm has managed US$35.4 billion in assets and raised US$24.2 billion in equity as of Q1 2025.
About DayOne
Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective, and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne’s data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond.