Cheung Kong Centre HK
Executive Advisory
AQ Development Assets
Norcal Venture Capital Group Limited

Institutional Capital & Asset Excellence

Delivering unparalleled access to global capital markets and introducing clients to international standards of business execution.

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Company Profile

NORCAL VENTURE CAPITAL GROUP LIMITED is an institutional financial firm and multi-disciplinary asset management advisory. Headquartered at the Cheung Kong Center in Hong Kong with a regional executive office in Bangkok, Thailand, the firm serves as a strategic bridge connecting Asia-Pacific enterprises with global institutional capital.

"We cannot be successful unless the success of our clients is our first priority."

Strategic Milestones

2002

Established core operational footprint in asset management, pension fund operations, and private equity investment.

2012

Incorporated NORCAL VENTURE CAPITAL GROUP LIMITED in Hong Kong as corporate & financial headquarters.

2017

Expanded advisory capabilities into commercial real estate; incorporated Aquarius International Hospitality Development Limited.

2018

Extended footprint into Thailand via NVC (Thailand) Limited; launched AQ Ventures Luxury Yacht Charter in Phuket.

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Executive Leadership

Edward Chi - Managing Director

Edward Chi

Managing Director — Norcal Venture Capital Group

Over 25 years of international investment banking, financial advisory, legal practice, and real estate investment consulting across North America and Asia-Pacific. Holds Juris Doctor (ICC), Ph.D., MBA, B.S. in Accounting (CPA), and serves as Senior Advisor to Oakland Bank, California.

Six Core Corporate Practice Areas

Corporate Finance
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Corporate Finance & Financial Leasing

Integrated equipment financing, credit facilities, trust arrangements, and financial guarantees tailored to drive corporate expansion.

Corporate Advisory
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Corporate Advisory, M&A & IPO

Strategic M&A advisory, capital structure optimization, balance sheet restructuring, and long-term equity growth planning.

Asset Management
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Finance & Asset Management

Institutional asset management, discretionary portfolio structuring, and wealth preservation strategies for HNWIs and institutions.

Real Estate Investment
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Real Estate Investment & Development

Turnkey solutions covering real estate fund development, commercial and hospitality asset planning, and ongoing operational management.

Hospitality Management
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Hospitality Operations

Full-scale operational management of 5-star international hotel and luxury resort properties across Southeast Asia.

Fine Art Auctions
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Fine Art Exhibitions & Auctions

Museum-grade fine art curation in Hong Kong paired with live and webcast hybrid digital auction infrastructure.

Norcal Venture Capital Brand Ecosystem

A unified portfolio of luxury lifestyle, resort development, marine operations, and digital reservation infrastructure.

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AQ Booking.com

Luxury lifestyle booking & OTA platform providing integrated reservation capabilities for resorts, superyachts, spas, and gastronomy.

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AQ Development Limited

Development management entity executing land acquisition, master planning, and eco-resort development across the Asia-Pacific portfolio.

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AQ International Hotel Management

Professional hospitality management firm delivering international 5-star operational standards across all luxury assets.

AQ Ventures Yacht Limited

Premier luxury yacht operator in Phuket, Thailand, delivering private marine charters, customized itineraries, and corporate events.

Key Asset Portfolio

AQ Privilege Beach Club

AQ Privilege Beach Club (Koh Man Nai)

Ultra-exclusive private island retreat featuring a licensed 5-berth superyacht marina, Presidential Suite Villa, oceanfront beach club, and private wellness spa.

AQ Residences & Spa

AQ Residences & Spa (Koh Chang)

136,000 sqm beachfront eco-resort development in Bang Bao Bay, featuring 153 private pool villas, 149 condotels, and a holistic wellness spa complex.

Media & Press

Featured Article

REm Magazine Thailand — Aquarius Residences & Resorts

In-depth feature detailing the 360-degree hospitality ecosystem, cliff-edge pool villas, and private privileges at AQ Privilege Beach Club.

Technical Review

Thailand Construction & Engineering News

Architectural analysis of AQI’s eco-conscious master plan, preserving 83% of Koh Chang’s natural environment.

Master Plan Breakdown

iAMKohChang Property Review

Comprehensive spatial breakdown of the Bang Bao Bay master plan across resort, residential, and private island zones.