Regal Investments Expands Private Equity Focus in Emerging Markets

Boutique asset manager shifts capital allocation toward Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Regal Investments, a $2.4 billion boutique asset manager, announced a strategic shift in its 2026 capital allocation strategy. The firm plans to reduce exposure to public equities and increase focus on private equity opportunities in developing regions such as Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The new strategy targets profitable middle-market companies in essential industries like logistics, energy infrastructure, and agricultural technology.

Why it matters

Regal Investments' move signals a broader trend of global asset managers seeking growth opportunities in emerging markets, where structural economic shifts and infrastructure development offer attractive investment prospects. This strategic pivot could provide Regal a competitive edge, but also raises questions about risks and returns in less mature markets.

The details

Regal Investments' 2026 strategy includes geographic expansion into Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with a focus on infrastructure-related sectors. The firm plans to reduce allocation to public equity indices in favor of private equity investments, targeting profitable companies with established market positions in their respective regions. Sectors of interest include logistics, energy infrastructure, and agricultural technology.

  • Regal Investments announced the strategic shift on February 16, 2026.

The players

Regal Investments

A boutique asset manager with $2.4 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) as of Q1 2026, focused on implementing novel strategies and technologies to maximize client ROI.

Roble Regal

The Founder and CEO of Regal Investments.

Graham H

The Global Head of Operations at Regal Investments.

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What they’re saying

“We're reallocating capital toward private markets in developing regions where we see structural opportunities. Our focus is on companies with established operations in essential industries.”

— Roble Regal, Founder and CEO (PRNewswire)

What’s next

Regal Investments will need to carefully navigate the risks and regulatory environments in the targeted emerging markets as it expands its private equity portfolio. The firm's success will depend on its ability to identify and invest in high-potential companies in these regions.

The takeaway

Regal Investments' strategic pivot toward private equity in emerging markets reflects a broader industry trend of global asset managers seeking growth opportunities beyond saturated public equity markets. This move could provide Regal a competitive edge, but also highlights the importance of managing risks and understanding local market dynamics in less mature regions.