From Cambodia to the Rest of the World
March 2026 — Business Plan & Investor Pitch
An authentic cultural powerhouse born from Southeast Asia's creative heartbeat, building the next generation of music, fashion, and lifestyle brands.
Bold, distinctive, and globally relevant. We turn Cambodia's untapped cultural energy into worldwide influence. We don't follow trends — we ignite movements.
The Global South proved in MENA that culture — when packaged with vision, authenticity, and commercial discipline — becomes a scalable global business. Global South Asia is the next chapter: taking the same proven playbook and deploying it across the most exciting, underserved cultural frontier in the world.
Drawing from Cambodia's rich heritage — Khmer arts, spiritual traditions, and street-level creativity — to forge an unmistakable global brand.
Starting from Phnom Penh, expanding across ASEAN, and reaching global markets through music, fashion, and immersive lifestyle experiences.
Every beat, every stitch, every cup served is a declaration — Southeast Asian creativity is the next global force.
Cambodia sits at the intersection of ancient cultural depth and modern economic acceleration. While the rest of Southeast Asia is saturated with established players, Cambodia represents a blue-ocean opportunity — a nation on the rise with no dominant cultural brand, a booming youth population, and an identity the world is beginning to discover.
Global South Asia follows a deliberate concentric expansion model — establishing deep roots in Cambodia before radiating outward. Each phase builds on the last, converting cultural credibility into commercial scale.
What Kore achieved in MENA — turning North-African and Middle-Eastern creative energy into a billion-stream movement — Global South Asia will replicate across Southeast Asia. Same playbook. New continent. Unlimited potential.
Djamel Fezari a.k.a Kore — the French-Algerian entrepreneur, DJ, and composer behind The Global South — now brings his proven cultural playbook to Southeast Asia. With over 8.5 billion lifetime streams and two decades of shaping global movements, Kore's entry into the Asian market represents the natural evolution of his vision.
Over more than two decades, Kore has created a repeatable playbook to launch, amplify, and sustain powerful cultural movements. Global South Asia applies this battle-tested methodology to one of the world's fastest-growing cultural ecosystems.
A globally influential French house/electro movement that became a multi-Grammy genre and a global cultural weight.
Founded by Kore in Miami, later acquired by Sony. A billion streams in 3 years, breaking major artists and setting new standards for French urban music.
Flagship series fusing North-African raï with R&B/rap. Still selling out concerts across Europe and MENA — an iconic, enduring IP.
Applying the same playbook to Southeast Asia's booming creative scene. Cambodia as the launchpad — ASEAN as the stage — the world as the audience.
Southeast Asia is the world's most dynamic emerging cultural market. With 680M+ people, a median age under 30, and the fastest-growing digital economy globally, the region is primed for a culturally authentic, globally ambitious platform.
Built in Cambodia. Designed to scale across ASEAN and globally.
Full-service label capabilities, artist signings, production, and distribution. Blending Cambodian, Southeast Asian, and international sounds into a globally resonant movement.
Culturally rooted streetwear and lifestyle apparel that exports the Southeast Asian dream globally. D2C-first with flagship retail expansion.
Experiential hospitality concepts that serve as community hubs — where the culture is tasted, seen, and shared. Cafés, grooming, and lifestyle retail.
Shaping the culture with a Cambodia-led, ASEAN-powered global movement. Building massive reach and engagement through music projects that blend Southeast Asian sonic traditions with contemporary global sounds.
Rooted in Southeast Asian energy and global ambition. Our fashion division redefines style as a language of identity and community — blending Khmer heritage, street culture, and contemporary global design into a distinctive, scalable brand.
Export the Southeast Asian dream globally via culturally authentic, D2C-first streetwear.
From influence to experience. Our F&B & Lifestyle division is the most tangible touchpoint — where the culture we build can be tasted, seen, and shared. We create everyday rituals for our community.
The F&B strategy is built around two distinct brands, both born in Cambodia and designed to travel the world — one targeting the ultra-premium segment, the other built for scalable global franchise expansion. Both concepts will be developed as a future phase of the venture, with branding, positioning, and operational blueprints created once the core GSA platform is established in Cambodia.
Both F&B brands will be conceptualized and developed in a future phase of the venture — once the core GSA platform, cultural credibility, and community are firmly established in Cambodia. Branding, menu development, interior design, and operational frameworks will be built with world-class partners to ensure each concept launches at the highest standard.
Our team combines strategic vision, creative expertise, operating excellence, and solid global networks. The core management team executes GSA's vision: transform Southeast Asia's cultural energy into global influence.
Serial entrepreneur, trend-setter. Overseeing strategy, institutional relations, and talent sourcing. Proven playbook across 3 cultural movements.
Entrepreneur and hospitality strategist with deep expertise in concept creation, F&B operations, and international brand expansion. Bringing a global network and hands-on experience to lead GSA's dual-brand F&B strategy from Cambodia to the world.
To be confirmed. Expert in ASEAN fashion markets, D2C scaling, and brand development.
To be confirmed. Deep knowledge of Cambodian and ASEAN markets, regulatory environment, and cultural landscape.
Establish Phnom Penh HQ and studios. First artist signings. Launch fashion brand with initial D2C collections. Open flagship café and barber. Secure strategic partnerships.
Reinforce the Cambodia operation — strengthen the core team, optimize processes, and build a robust operational infrastructure. Scale the music roster with cross-regional collaborations (MENA × Asia). Expand fashion D2C internationally. Develop both F&B brand concepts with world-class partners. Begin scouting and targeting the first international branch location with an opening target of Q4 2027 / Q1 2028.
Open the first international F&B flagship. Major international music releases and festival appearances. Fashion pop-ups and activations in Europe, Middle East, and US. Launch the scalable franchise concept in a second international market. Revenue inflection point with strong gross margins across all divisions.
Music catalog generating significant long-term value. Fashion as primary revenue driver with global D2C traction. High-end F&B flagships operating in 2–3 world capitals. Franchise network expanding across ASEAN and MENA. EBITDA margin expanding rapidly as the flywheel accelerates.
Established as the leading cultural platform from Southeast Asia. High-end F&B flagships in 4+ world capitals. Franchise network reaching 10+ locations globally. Fashion revenues exceeding $30M. EBITDA margin at 30%+. The Global South becomes a two-continent cultural ecosystem.
Pre-investment, Global South Asia has already lined up all strategic assets and partnerships necessary for its strategy and is ready for massive growth.
| In USD '000 | FY26E | FY27E | FY28E | FY29E | FY30E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue by Division | |||||
| Music Revenue | $3,800 | $10,800 | $15,000 | $19,800 | $18,500 |
| Fashion Revenue | $3,200 | $8,200 | $15,800 | $24,500 | $33,000 |
| F&B / Lifestyle Revenue | $3,400 | $11,000 | $19,200 | $27,500 | $33,500 |
| Total Revenue | $10,400 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $71,800 | $85,000 |
| Growth % | — | 188% | 67% | 44% | 18% |
| Cost of Goods Sold | |||||
| Music COGS | ($8,000) | ($14,200) | ($17,100) | ($14,400) | ($11,700) |
| Fashion COGS | ($1,350) | ($3,450) | ($6,600) | ($10,300) | ($13,900) |
| F&B / Lifestyle COGS | ($700) | ($2,280) | ($3,980) | ($5,700) | ($6,950) |
| Total COGS | ($10,050) | ($19,930) | ($27,680) | ($30,400) | ($32,550) |
| Margins | |||||
| Gross Margin | $350 | $10,070 | $22,320 | $41,400 | $52,450 |
| Margin % | 3.4% | 33.6% | 44.6% | 57.7% | 61.7% |
| Operating Costs & EBITDA | |||||
| Total Operating Costs | ($3,200) | ($7,800) | ($12,500) | ($17,200) | ($21,200) |
| % of Revenue | (30.8%) | (26.0%) | (25.0%) | (24.0%) | (24.9%) |
| EBITDA | ($2,850) | $2,270 | $9,820 | $24,200 | $31,250 |
| EBITDA Margin % | — | 7.6% | 19.6% | 33.7% | 36.8% |
| In USD '000 | FY26E | FY27E | FY28E | FY29E | FY30E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | ($2,850) | $2,270 | $9,820 | $24,200 | $31,250 |
| (-) Taxes | — | ($180) | ($820) | ($2,100) | ($2,700) |
| (-) Change in Working Capital | ($5,000) | ($570) | ($1,100) | ($1,700) | ($2,300) |
| (-) Capex (F&B / Stores) | ($1,500) | ($2,000) | ($2,000) | ($1,500) | ($500) |
| (+) Music Advance | $3,000 | — | — | $4,500 | — |
| Free Cash Flow | ($6,350) | ($480) | $5,900 | $23,400 | $25,750 |
| (+) Equity Funding | $8,000 | — | — | — | — |
| Closing Cash | $1,650 | $1,170 | $7,070 | $30,470 | $56,220 |
Global South Asia is seeking a majority financial partner to fund the full business plan and fuel the venture's growth from Cambodia to the world. The proposed deal structure aligns incentives between the investor's capital commitment and the founder's creative, strategic, and operational leadership.
Note: The final deal structure is subject to discussion between the parties. The terms below represent a draft framework for negotiation.
Full Capital Investment — 60–70% Equity
Strategic & Creative Contribution — 30–40% Equity
| Component | Investor | Founder (Kore) |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Stake | 60–70% | 30–40% |
| Capital Contribution | 100% of required funding | Strategic & creative assets |
| Governance | Majority board representation | CEO & Creative Director |
| Management | Board oversight & strategic input | Full operational management |
| Key Rights | Preferred return / liquidation preference (TBD) | Anti-dilution protections (TBD) |
| Alignment | Performance milestones & earnout mechanisms to be defined jointly | |
| EV at Exit ($M) | EBITDA $12M | EBITDA $18M | EBITDA $25M |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8x Multiple | $96 | $144 | $200 |
| 10x Multiple | $120 | $180 | $250 |
| 12x Multiple | $144 | $216 | $300 |
| Investor Share of EV | EBITDA $12M | EBITDA $18M | EBITDA $25M |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8x @ 60% | $58 | $86 | $120 |
| 10x @ 65% | $78 | $117 | $163 |
| 12x @ 70% | $101 | $151 | $210 |
All figures are illustrative and subject to final deal terms. Exit multiples are based on comparable cultural, media, and lifestyle platform transactions.