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SC Capital and BEI founders invest in Hong Kong operator iRENT
4 November 2026 | Stake acquisition | Hong Kong | TBC | Operational
Suchad Chiaranussati and Collin Lau have taken a strategic stake in the student and youth accommodation platform in their personal capacities.
Key details
Asset type | Operational |
Location | Hong Kong |
Capacity | Undisclosed |
Buyer 1 | Suchad Chiaranussati |
Buyer 2 | Collin Lau |
Seller | Undisclosed |
Value | Undisclosed |
Founder Owen Xu remains a shareholder and will continue to run the business. iRENT manages around 3,000 beds across 30 buildings, with a target expanding to more than 5,000 beds within two years.
The investment supports property upgrades, digital leasing and expansion across Asia.
Strategic context
iRENT has grown since 2014 by leasing and managing third‑party properties. Chiaranussati also owns regional hotel management businesses, while Lau's BEI has developed community‑focused hotels in Beijing and San Francisco. Their operating backgrounds are relevant to the proposed expansion into other Asian markets.
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