Team

Led by two complementary Managing Partners.

A native MICE operator paired with a modern-operator growth strategist — the profile a consolidation platform needs at both ends of the value creation bridge.

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Björn Kempe

Founder & Managing Partner
Singapore

Founding Managing Partner at Messe Capital (Singapore, in formation). Operator and investor focused on building and consolidating B2B trade shows across Asia-Pacific.

Leads the operating side of Messe Capital's dual-engine thesis — sourcing proprietary deal flow from retiring MICE founders across ASEAN and conceptualizing high-margin new show launches.

Deep relationships with key industry bodies across Europe and Asia — the founder-to-founder trust that unlocks sub-market entry multiples unavailable through brokers or auction processes.

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Gritapat Setachanatip

Managing Partner
Bangkok

Managing Partner at Messe Asia and at Messe Capital (in formation). 10+ years advising business owners across Thailand on growth, M&A, and digital transformation.

Leads the platform-level value creation side of Messe Capital — modernizing acquired shows through digital infrastructure, data-driven marketing, and AI-led operational improvement.

Primary lead for Thai market diligence and post-close integration — the largest opportunity set in the ASEAN platform.

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