Our CEO's Message

The last 12 months have been very exciting for us at Infinity Capital Group, which was originally conceived as a special purpose investment vehicle for our parent private equity company – LC Capital. Initially positioned as a developer of boutique high-end residences around the region, Infinity Capital Group has grown remarkably in the past year by enlarging our market share and moving on to large scale development projects, with a particular focus in Niseko, Japan. To this end, we have grown our land bank to include more than 500,000 square feet worth of prime land in Niseko. In order to achieve this feat in a relatively short time frame, we have been tireless in the pursuit of our goals to maximize stakeholder returns through careful planning and strategic partnerships.

In July 2017, we announced our inaugural development project in Niseko – Tellus Niseko. Due to launch in Summer 2019, Tellus Niseko will be one of the most exclusive developments in the Upper Hirafu area of Niseko. It is billed as an ultra-luxurious hotel condominium and the results are truly amazing. Tellus Niseko will be finished to 5-star international standards that include noteworthy features that include private onsens in every unit, full 24/7 concierge service, private wine cellars for owners and our Pièce De Résistance – a Michelin One Star Chef to helm the F&B offerings at Tellus Niseko.

To achieve our vision of being a world class developer, the strategic partners we choose to work with are of paramount importance.

We are therefore heartened to have world-renowned architect, Riccardo Tossani Architecture, to helm our projects in Japan. Together with top construction companies based in Japan, our projects are assured to be finished to a high standard and on schedule.

Tourism numbers in Niseko has been growing from strength to strength and these reached 800,000 in 2015, which match world class ski resorts all over Europe and America. Not only does this show a deepening of traditional markets such as buyers from Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore, but also a broadening of these demographics – the Thais, Chinese and Malaysians who are also coming into Niseko in droves. And this is because Niseko is evolving as from a pure ski-destination to a year-round destination, which bodes well for the luxury market in Niseko.

In line with our vision and sentiment in Niseko – that the area is going through its next phase of market maturity, we are pleased to announce two upcoming projects in Niseko. One is a luxury gated 18-villa development with onsen and the other, a substantial full resort hotel development with luxury spa, retail and world class F&B experiences. Both will be unveiled and launched in the second half of 2018.

As a foreign developer in Niseko, our aim is to create interest and value beyond just skiing and investment. We want to create a sophisticated resort destination that is uniquely Niseko. We care about the local environment, culture and we want to help enhance the exquisite Japanese alpine character of the region. We are also committed to fulfilling our corporate social responsibility to local businesses and helping them grow strategically. To this end, we will incorporate the use of local organic products as part of our luxury amenities offerings in our developments.

We are very excited about what the future holds for Infinity Capital Group. Besides our foray into Niseko, we are always on the lookout for opportunites globally. We firmly believe that businesses have to constantly stay ahead of the curve to have that proverbial competitive advantage. To stay ahead, we need to listen, feel and experience. In concluding, we thank all our stakeholders for their unwavering faith and support in our earlier days. Indeed, we will endeavor to continue to deliver stellar results and grow together, strength to strength, through listening, feeling and experiencing.

March 2018