Bridging Asia's Capital Requirements with Private Credit
As Asia’s financial landscape matures, the need for innovative, flexible capital solutions is becoming increasingly critical. Private credit is emerging as a key driver of growth enabling businesses to scale, refinance, and pursue strategic opportunities that traditional funding may not accommodate.
Join Fuse Capital, a leading private debt advisory, and CMS for an exclusive discussion on how private credit is bridging Asia’s evolving capital requirements. Gain insights from our experts, lenders, and legal experts who are actively shaping the region’s private credit ecosystem.
From navigating complex regulatory environments to structuring cross-border transactions and identifying high-growth opportunities, this event offers a front-row seat to the conversations defining Asia’s next phase of capital evolution.
What to Expect
Expert panel discussion on the dynamics of Asia’s private credit markets
Practical insights from experienced dealmakers and advisors
Networking with senior professionals across investment, finance, and legal sectors
Key Speakers
Russell Lerman - Founder & CEO | Fuse Capital
Dylan Chauhan - Associate Director, Investment | Fuse Capital
Clarise Kho - Associate Director, Investment | Fuse Capital
Daniel Tan - Director | CMS
Gerald Licnachan - Partner | CMS
As seats are limited, we’re curating attendance to ensure an engaging and insightful conversation for all participants. We’ll be in touch to confirm your place shortly.
Speaker Profiles
Russell Lerman - Founder & CEO | Fuse Capital
Russell’s journey as CEO and founder of Fuse Capital Group is defined by a relentless drive to help businesses thrive where conventional finance falls short. Over the past twenty years, Russell has founded two companies, acquired two more, and successfully exited one. His early experience with his first business, Envido, underscored the transformative power of strategic debt financing—not just for growth, but as a catalyst for successful exits.
At Fuse Capital, Russell has personally structured and closed over 200 private debt transactions. Along the way, he has advised hundreds of businesses, unlocking their potential and expanding our global network of lending partners.
Dylan Chauhan - Associate Director, Investment | Fuse Capital
Since joining the team in 2021, he has become a trusted advisor clients rely on to navigate the complexities of debt financing—from initial introductions and building compelling investment materials, through to term sheets, due diligence, and successful funding. His impact is evident: Dylan has already delivered over £100 million in debt deals for a diverse range of businesses.
A qualified accountant, Dylan began his career at the National Audit Office, where he worked across strategy and audit in the technology and financial services sectors within the UK government. He later joined Tandem, a leading UK neo-bank, as Finance Manager—guiding the business through fundraising, M&A, and commercial finance initiatives.
Clarise Kho - Associate Director, Investment | Fuse Capital
Clarise is a venture debt specialist focused on Southeast Asia, bringing seven years of hands‑on experience structuring non‑dilutive capital for high‑growth companies. Before joining Fuse Capital, Clarise worked at Innoven Capital, partnering with hundreds of founders across agritech, e‑commerce, fintech, edtech, F&B, mobility and others. There, she helped leadership teams translate growth levers into fit‑for‑purpose debt solutions.
Daniel Tan - Director | CMS
Daniel Tan is a Director of CMS Holborn Asia and leads its banking and finance practice. With close to 25 years’ experience advising on complex cross-border financings in Singapore and across APAC, Daniel is widely recognised for his work both with technology companies as well as with lenders, regularly advising on venture debt, growth lending, impact investing and innovative financing structures for high-growth businesses. His recent matters include advising on senior secured credit facilities for leading fintech and edtech firms, growth lending for impact-driven tech platforms, and structuring capital call and borrowing base facilities for venture and private equity funds. Daniel’s expertise also includes acquisition finance, project finance, and fund financing, and he is known for his commercial awareness and deep understanding of the evolving tech and venture landscape. Qualified in both Singapore and England & Wales, Daniel has played a key role in shaping market-standard loan documentation in the region.