Kenno is an asset management company centered on uncovering growth in places others often overlook, such as Asia’s developing economies. We believe emerging and frontier markets remain underinvested, yet increasingly vital to global portfolios.
Our mission is to navigate these inefficiencies and grow our clients’ capital through opportunities accessible only through active investment strategies.
We maintain the highest standards across all areas of our operations, ensuring every decision is meticulously designed to protect and raise our clients’ capital.
With a dedicated investment team on the ground, we work closely with portfolio companies to set achievable goals and drive targeted growth initiatives.
We enable clients to make informed decisions by providing full transparency into our processes, the rationale behind each move, and the actual value delivered.
We take pride in our European roots, upholding integrity and delivering on our promises. Open communication has helped us earn trust and build lasting relationships.
At Kenno, we are passionate about creating value. We support our portfolio companies on their growth journey, delivering strong returns for investors while contributing meaningfully to the communities where we invest.
Kenno is a client-centric business, putting our investors’ best interests first. We work with leading accredited and institutional investors across Europe and Asia, and welcome like-minded partners who value disciplined investing, world-class professionalism, and medium- to long-term growth. Many of our client relationships date back to the firm’s earliest days.
Kenno was founded with a distinct identity — shaped by Nordic values, rooted in Finnish family office heritage, and incorporated in Singapore. We are the first asset manager with this unique DNA to establish a presence in Asia, helping international investors capture growth across the region.
In 2014, Wipunen Varainhallinta, a Finnish, family-owned investment holding company with strong links to KONE & Cargotec, decided to establish an investment management firm in Singapore under the advisory of WIP Asset Management — an outpost that would enable the company to further increase its presence and exposure in the region and take part in Southeast Asia’s booming economic growth.
Wipunen Asia, a family-run investment office, is set up and mandated to develop an investment strategy based on Wipunen Varainhallinta’s philosophy of responsible ownership.
Wipunen Varainhallinta upscales the business by restructuring Wipunen Asia from a successful family-run investment office to an independent asset management company.
Wipunen Asia completes its registration under the Monetary Authority of Singapore and launches its Asia Top Picks Fund using its newly established Access S.A., SICAV-SIF platform in Luxembourg.
Wipunen Asia establishes an office in Vietnam to strengthen its presence in the market. The firm also enters into a new chapter, altering its corporate structure by transforming from a wholly owned subsidiary of Wipunen Varainhallinta, to an independent asset manager with significant management ownership.
To celebrate the 3-year milestone of Asia Top Picks Fund, the company is rebranded as ‘Kenno’. The new brand reflects the company’s mission to strengthen its values and communicate them to its clients, combining its Finnish heritage with its commitment to responsible investment.
Kenno continues as an independent, regulated asset manager dedicated to its investment philosophy of active ownership. With the heritage and pedigree of a successful family business and the strength of a diversified, long-term capital base, Kenno is well-positioned to create value for its clients and society at large.
Our company is built around a team of professionals with international backgrounds and deep regional insight, bringing these perspectives together where they matter most.
Chief Executive Officer
Head of Distribution & Investor Relations
Head of Investments, Vietnam
Head of Operations
Operations Manager
Senior Analyst
Marketing Manager
Our team grows thoughtfully alongside our clients, portfolio, and the markets we operate in. We look forward to meeting exceptional people who share our mission, values, and mindset.
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