HK family office veteran backs Asia’s deep tech, from space debris to causal AI

Jul 15, 2025

Mahesh Harilela argues for active participation in transformative sectors beyond wealth preservation, advocating for regional startup support to tackle unique Asian challenges from AI for multilingual populations to sustainable energy solutions.

HK family office veteran backs Asia’s deep tech, from space debris to causal AI

As Asia’s capital landscape evolves, Mahesh Harilela, a prominent leader of Hong Kong's family office sector, urges a bold reorientation of family offices towards shaping industries, such as environmental and healthcare tech and blockchain, rather than merely tracking benchmarks.

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