About Us
Who We are
Founded in Hong Kong in 2025, Nauticus Education Group is an education investment and operating platform backed by Gaw Capital Partners.
We exist to build a sustainable ecosystem that elevates education standards across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
An Evergreen Platform for the Future of Learning
Nauticus Education Group was established through the strategic vision of Gaw Capital Partners, one of Asia’s leading multi-asset investment management firms.
Created as an evergreen education platform, Nauticus combines investment expertise and academic leadership to deliver high-quality, accessible education.
We partner with institutions, operators, and educators to shape programs that prepare learners for a rapidly changing world.
Purpose That Guides Every Decision
To transform education by partnering with world-class institutions and pioneering providers to deliver innovative, accessible, and high-quality learning solutions that empower students and families across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
To become the leading education investment and operating platform in Asia and the Middle East — bridging global expertise with local needs, and creating an ecosystem where every learner has access to exceptional opportunities.
Principles We Live By
Excellence
We uphold the highest standards in education delivery, investment, and operations.
Innovation
We embrace forward-thinking solutions that
meet the evolving needs of learners.
Accessibility
We are committed to making quality education available to diverse communities.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, responsibility,
and respect.
Impact
We measure success by the lasting positive outcomes we create for students, families, and societies.
Led by Experience, Guided by Purpose
Samuel Sze Ming Chan
Chief Executive Officer
A respected educationalist and founder of Britannia StudyLink, Samuel has spent more than a decade helping students across Asia access world-class education.
His leadership reflects Nauticus’s core belief that quality education should be both aspirational and attainable.
Education should evolve with society — rooted in integrity, driven by innovation, and measured by impact.
— Samuel Sze Ming Chan
Backed by Strength
Nauticus is proudly backed by Gaw Capital Partners, an Asia-based multi-asset investment management firm with over US $35 billion in assets under management (as of Q1 2025).
To build a long term, impact-driven education platform, this partnership provides:
Milestones
Year 2005
Gaw Capital Partners founded,
becoming a global investment leader.
Year 2025 - October
Nauticus Education Group launched
in Hong Kong.
Year 2026 onwards
Expansion across Asia Pacific and the Middle East through education services, K-12 schools, and early-childhood initiatives.
Building a Legacy
in Education
Nauticus aims to redefine how education is delivered, experienced, and sustained.
Our vision extends beyond institutions — to the communities and lives transformed by learning.
As we grow, we remain focused on a single principle:
investing in people, not just institutions.
