J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has launched its private equity evergreen strategy in Asia Pacific, the first in its “J-series” of SICAV Part II evergreen strategies, designed to provide eligible private wealth investors with institutional-grade access to private equity opportunities.
The diversified, multi-manager private equity strategy focuses on small and mid-market opportunities, with significant allocations to secondaries and co-investment transactions.
Its emphasis on small and mid-market investments introduces the potential for attractive returns relative to large and mega-market segments. The multi-manager approach is especially valuable in private equity, where information asymmetry is believed to be high, said JPMAM in a statement. Specialised managers provide unique knowledge, networks, and insights, helping to identify and capitalize on attractive opportunities, it added.
Managed by JPMAM’s private equity group (PEG), the strategy builds on PEG’s over 45 years of private equity experience and 260 active general partner relationships, as of April 2026. The solution is delivered in a simplified SICAV Part II structure with lower minimums, no capital calls, and potential quarterly liquidity, making it accessible for private wealth investors.
Distribution of this strategy via SICAV Part II is currently not offered to the general public.
“Investor appetite for alternatives is rising across Apac, making it a key priority for our business,” said Dan Watkins, Apac CEO.
“The launch of this private equity strategy in Apac is not only an important milestone in our journey to democratise alternatives but also serves as the introduction of our upcoming series of SICAV Part II evergreen solutions called the ‘J-series’, which we plan to expand throughout 2026.”
The firm has established a dedicated private wealth alternatives team globally. Led by James Burdis, Apac head of global strategic relationships and private wealth alternatives, the Apac team focuses on product innovation, client engagement and investor education on alternative investments.
Burdis (pictured) said: “As heightened market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty continue to put pressure on the traditional 60/40 portfolio, alternatives are becoming an essential building block for resilient portfolios.”
“Private equity stands out by providing the potential for higher returns through exposure to growing private companies, lower volatility, and greater equity diversification – with access to an investable universe larger than public markets.”
“With the strategy launch, we are now able to bring our institutional-grade private equity investment expertise to the private wealth space, expanding access and broadening investment opportunities for high net worth individuals, who have historically been significantly under-allocated to private markets.”
JPMAM has over 60 years of experience managing alternative investments and $460bn in assets under supervision spanning real estate, private equity, private credit, liquid alternative products, infrastructure, transport, hedge funds, and forestry, as of December 2025.
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