AIR Advances Asian Founders Toward US Capital Markets Following Landmark New York and Boca Raton Investor Engagements
13/3/26, 2:30 am
AIR (Asia Investor Relations) has concluded a landmark investor engagement program across New York and Boca Raton, bringing together seven growth-stage issuers and one fund in a structured pathway toward potential US public listing within 18–24 months under a bespoke execution framework led by Boustead APEX, Inc..
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AIR Advances Asian Founders Toward US Capital Markets Following Landmark New York and Boca Raton Investor Engagements
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NEW YORK / BOCA RATON / ASIA — MARCH 2026 AIR (Asia Investor Relations) has concluded a landmark investor engagement program across New York and Boca Raton, bringing together seven growth-stage issuers and one fund in a structured pathway toward potential US public listing within 18–24 months under a bespoke execution framework led by Boustead APEX, Inc..
The program reflects AIR’s mandate to bridge Asian issuers with US capital markets through structured investor access, institutional exposure, and IPO readiness alignment. Participating companies are currently undergoing advisory and structuring processes aimed at supporting potential US listing preparation within a defined execution framework.
AIR has engaged more than 1,000 founders across Asia through its IPO Conference series and continues to position itself as a capital execution ecosystem connecting founders, investors, and advisory institutions across jurisdictions.
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STRUCTURED PATHWAY TO US CAPITAL MARKETS
The participating cohort comprises seven issuers and one fund, representing growth-stage, already profitable companies across healthcare, energy, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, logistics, regenerative systems, and financial services.
Each participant is undergoing structuring and advisory alignment for potential US listing readiness within an 18–24 month horizon under a Boustead APEX-designed framework. The timeline is conditional and subject to financial discipline, governance standards, and capital market readiness thresholds.
The participating entities include:
* REGEN – Regenerative Healthcare Access
* NEST – Regenerative Infrastructure involving Land, Water and Energy
* Atlas – Biofuel Energy
* Marigold – Smart Impact Farming System
* ZESS – Next-Gen Power Infrastructure
* SWAT – AI Last-Mile Logistics
* Longevist – Wellness, Healthcare and Diagnostics System
* Raffles Financial – Growth Capital and Funding Business
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NEW YORK: NYSE EXPOSURE AND INSTITUTIONAL INSIGHTS
The program commenced in New York on 10 March 2026, where founders participated in a private investor session followed by a market exposure experience at the New York Stock Exchange facilitated through a media and investor engagement program led by financial journalist and producer Jane King of LilaMax Media.
Participants received direct exposure to US capital markets, including interaction with a veteran trader with over 40 years of trading floor experience, offering insights into market structure, investor behavior, and listing dynamics.
A symbolic NYSE bell-ringing experience marked a defining moment in the program, reflecting the transition of participating companies from regional operators to globally oriented, institutionally structured enterprises.
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BOCA RATON: INSTITUTIONAL CAPITAL ENGAGEMENT
On 12 March 2026, the cohort participated in structured investor presentations and private capital engagement sessions in Boca Raton, Florida, as part of the annual Boca Bash organized by Boustead & Company Limited.
More than 20 companies presented to US-based investors, family offices, and capital allocators focused on pre-IPO and growth-stage opportunities.
Sessions included closed-door discussions assessing capital readiness, governance frameworks, and US listing pathways under applicable regulatory standards.
The program concluded with an informal evening networking session connecting investors, founders, and ecosystem participants, enabling further engagement across the capital network.
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INSTITUTIONAL EXECUTION BACKBONE
The US program is supported by a coordinated capital markets ecosystem comprising leading advisory and financial institutions:
* Boustead APEX, Inc. — Lead IPO advisory and structuring partner
* Raffles Capital — Cornerstone investor and strategic capital partner
* Boustead Securities — US underwriting partner
* Astra Capital — Trade finance and capital structuring partner
* Loeb & Loeb LLP — Legal counsel for IPO structuring and regulatory advisory
* AOGB (PCAOB-aligned auditor) — Audit and reporting framework support
Together, these institutions form an integrated cross-border execution pipeline designed to transition selected Asian companies into US public markets under institutional standards.
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IPO READINESS AND MARKET DISCIPLINE
Dr. Marcuz Tan, Chief Executive Officer of Boustead APEX, Inc., emphasized that US market entry requires discipline, governance, and structural readiness rather than market timing alone.
He noted that US investors reward sustainable growth and institutional alignment, while Boustead APEX provides the framework for financial, operational, and governance transformation required for public listing readiness.
He added that the 18–24 month pathway represents a structured readiness process, not a fixed timeline, and is executed in defined stages across multiple readiness dimensions.
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BUILDING INSTITUTIONALLY STRUCTURED ASIAN COMPANIES
Dr. Charlie In, Founder of Raffles Capital, highlighted a structural shift in global capital formation, stating that Asian founders are increasingly building for global capital markets from early-stage growth.
He added that future capital formation requires alignment between founders, investors, and institutional frameworks that embed public market readiness from inception.
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AIR: BRIDGING ISSUERS AND INVESTORS ACROSS BORDERS
AIR (Asia Investor Relations) is a capital markets ecosystem platform and investor relations launchpad focused on Asia’s IPO movement, convening founders and investors across ASEAN, China, Japan, and Korea through structured engagement programs tied to global public markets.
The IPO Conference serves as a founder-focused platform introducing US listing frameworks and capital market requirements, supported by execution and advisory partners including Boustead APEX, Inc. AIR also operates the Investor Forum for pre-IPO capital access, connecting institutional investors, family offices, and capital allocators with curated growth-stage opportunities.
The platform operates across three core pillars:
* IPO Conference for founder education and US capital markets engagement
* Investor Forum for pre-IPO capital access and investor participation
* Capital market engagement programs across Asia and the United States
AIR is expanding its IPO Conference and Investor Forum series across Asia, including upcoming programs in:
* China (Chongqing, Shanghai) — May 2026
* China (Beijing, Guangzhou) — June 2026
* Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) — July 2026
* Indonesia (Jakarta) and Taiwan — August 2026
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FOR FOUNDERS
High-growth Asian companies seeking structured US IPO readiness are invited to apply for evaluation and participation in upcoming IPO Conference programs.
FOR INVESTORS
Institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth allocators are invited to join the Investor Forum for curated access to pre-IPO structured opportunities across Asia.
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ABOUT AIR (ASIA INVESTOR RELATIONS)
AIR: Investor Relations Launchpad for Asia’s IPO Movement
AIR unites a vibrant community of forward-looking investors and IPO-ready issuers across Asia. It connects investors with high-potential companies from ASEAN, China, Japan, and Korea through IPO Conferences.
It engages in investor community building, fundraising campaigns, and full-spectrum IR services supporting companies before, during, and after going public.
AIR is Asia’s leading gateway for IPO discovery, investor engagement, and long-term growth—reshaping how the region goes public, together.
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ABOUT BOUSTEAD APEX, INC.
Boustead APEX, Inc. (BAI) is a leading IPO advisory firm specializing in guiding Asian companies through NYSE and NASDAQ listings. Backed by US-based Boustead & Company Limited and Singapore-based Raffles Capital, BAI provides comprehensive advisory support and access to global capital markets.
For more information, visit [www.bousteadapex.com](http://www.bousteadapex.com).
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ABOUT RAFFLES CAPITAL
Raffles Capital Ltd (“RC”), incorporated in Wyoming, United States, acts as a venture accelerator for companies preparing for potential listing on a North American exchange within 18–24 months, subject to market conditions. RC focuses on companies aligned with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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ENQUIRIES
https://www.asiainvestorrelations.com
ask_AIR@asiainvestorrelations.com
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DISCLOSURE
This press release was prepared with the assistance of AI tools and reviewed by AIR (Asia Investor Relations).
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including expectations regarding IPO readiness timelines, capital market outcomes, and future program activities. These statements are based on current assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual outcomes may differ materially from those expressed or implied.
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