PlainTalkInternational Strategic Investments
Cross-border M&A · Asia ↔ North America

Every term, said plainly.

Independent advisor on acquisitions, roll-ups and strategic capital for companies built on compute — and for listed companies buying logistics, healthcare and technology assets.

Start a confidential conversationSelected transactions
MandatesSell-side, buy-side, roll-up
FocusCompute-intensive companies
CorridorAsia to North America
ClientsFounders and listed companies
Selected transactions

Deals we are built to lead.

Every engagement is defined by the client's objective — and closed on terms both sides understood from the first meeting.

GPU accelerator boardCross-border M&A

Acquisition of an AI inference platform

Advised a North American strategic buyer on the acquisition of a GPU-heavy inference operator in Asia.

Buy-side advisorUndisclosed
Delivery vans at a distribution depotRoll-up

Regional logistics platform

Structured a sequential acquisition program of last-mile carriers under one platform company.

Lead advisorUndisclosed
Engineering workspace at nightStrategic capital

Growth financing for an FDE services firm

Raised strategic capital from an industry partner to fund North American expansion.

Placement advisorUndisclosed
Modern outpatient clinic buildingListed company

Healthcare services acquisition

Advised a listed company on its entry into outpatient healthcare services.

Financial advisorUndisclosed

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Capabilities

Three ways we move a company to its next stage.

We start from where the company wants to be, then bring the capital, partners and structure to get there.

01

Fundraising & M&A

Valuation, buyer and investor outreach, and negotiation — with conditions and risks written out before the process begins.

  • Sell-side
  • Buy-side
  • Capital raising
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02

Cross-border roll-ups

Batch and rolling acquisitions that compound: one platform company, a pipeline of add-ons, one integration plan across markets.

  • Platform build
  • Add-on pipeline
  • Integration
Aerial view of a connected logistics park
03

Strategic investment & financing

Connecting capital, technology and distribution so every partnership has an execution path, not just a signature.

  • Strategic partners
  • Co-investment
  • Financing
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Sector focus

Where we invest our attention.

Companies with heavy token, compute or forward-deployed engineering usage — and the assets listed companies want next.

Aisle of GPU server racks in a data center

AI & compute

Token, GPU and FDE-intensive operators

Container port and logistics hub

Logistics

Carriers, warehousing, last-mile

Modern hospital atrium in daylight

Healthcare

Providers, services, health-tech

Silicon wafer on a lab bench

Technology

Software, semiconductors, IT services

Our approach

You built the company, the product and the customers. When it is time to go overseas, the question is who you build the next step with. We make sure everyone at the table understands the deal.

Clear terms, shared understandingInvestment conditions explained until both sides agree on what they are signing.
Start from your objectiveInvestment direction planned around where the company wants to be.
Capital, technology, distributionWe connect the resources growth actually requires.
Value and risk, quantifiedEvery decision backed by a valuation and a risk view.
Cross-border by designResources linked across markets to open overseas growth.
Owners, timelines, resultsRoles and milestones fixed, and execution tracked to closing.
01ObjectiveWhat you want to achieve and what you will not compromise on.
02Valuation & riskAn honest read of value, risks and deal conditions.
03Match & negotiateThe right capital or partner, on terms both sides understand.
04Execute & trackClear owners and timelines through closing and integration.
Leadership

Senior bankers on every mandate.

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Founding PartnerCross-border M&A · Taoyuan
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Managing DirectorCompute & technology · North America
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Managing DirectorLogistics & healthcare
Insights

Perspectives, in plain terms.

All insights

Server rack status lightsMarket view

Why compute spend is becoming the new acquisition screen

How buyers are valuing token, GPU and FDE usage as a proxy for AI readiness.

World map with brass pinsPlaybook

Running a cross-border roll-up without losing the platform

Sequencing, integration and the terms that keep add-ons aligned.

Contract page with reading glassesFor founders

Five deal terms every founder should hear in plain language

Earn-outs, escrow, rollover equity and what they mean for you.

Contact

Considering a sale, a raise or an expansion into North America?

Founders & ownersExploring a sale, partial sale or strategic partner.
Listed companiesLooking to acquire logistics, healthcare or technology assets.
Investors & partnersSeeking co-investment in compute-intensive businesses.
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