Thoughtful Investments. Real Connections. Meaningful Returns.
The Mai Group is a joint venture between Hiddn's Stephen Belenky and Doug Peters of 6yGroup©
Small businesses have long been the heartbeat of Southeast Asia. Fiercely local, deeply connected to culture, and often wary of outsiders. And for good reason.
They’ve built something real, something that matters. But as the region modernizes, these businesses face a choice: adapt or get left behind.
At the same time, a new kind of investor is emerging. Not the slick, spreadsheet-driven dealmaker, but the kind of person who sees value in craft, connection, and culture.
They’re not looking to gentrify or extract. They want to participate, to earn their way in, to invest in more than just balance sheets.
At Mai, we’re here to bridge that gap. It's founders have a shared vision for thoughtful, human-centered investment that puts people before profit and culture before capital.
That's why we back the businesses that keep Southeast Asia’s pulse alive and the investors who believe that real value is built in relationships, not transactions.
Because when you invest in people, in culture, and in the stories that matter, everyone grows.
