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  • Ant Capital to hold $140m close on fifth fund – Exclusive
    Carmela Mendoza- 13 January 2017

    The firm has so far been backed by Japanese regional banks and pensions but commitments from international LPs are expected by final close.

  • DBJ becomes a signatory to UN PRI
    Carmela Mendoza- 21 December 2016

    The Development Bank of Japan officially became a member of the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment, as awareness of environmentally responsible investment among Japanese investors continues to grow.

  • Japan Special: Roundtable
    Carmela Mendoza- 12 October 2016

    Five industry veterans pass their verdict on the Japanese corporate landscape, its challenges and the rewards of investing in the country.

  • Japan Special: Ant Capital Partners
    PEI Staff- 12 October 2016

    Amid the subdued economic backdrop shadowing much of Japanese corporate activity, Ant Capital Partners is shining the light on an investment bright spot.

  • Ant Capital approaches fifth fundraise
    Victoria Robson- 4 April 2016

    The Tokyo-based firm made its sixth investment in March from its fourth vehicle with the acquisition of a Japanese seasonings manufacturer.

  • Co-investing yet to gain traction in Japan
    Carmela Mendoza- 31 March 2016

    At the Private Equity International Japan roundtable, participants explained why this burgeoning market trend hasn’t taken off in the country.

  • Asia Pacific secondaries outlook for 2016
    Adam Le- 4 January 2016

    Secondaries Investor http://www.secondariesinvestor.com/asia-outlook-2016/ lays out its key five predictions for activity in Asia in 2016.

  • Ant Capital passes 80% mark for latest fundraise
    Adam Le- 24 September 2015

    The firm has raised 25 billion yen for two secondaries funds targeting a combined 30 billion yen.

  • Ant Capital exits Japanese creampuff maker
    Drew Wilson- 7 November 2013

    The Japan-based SME buyout firm has exited Muginoho Holdings, gaining a 3.3x exit, and has made a separate investment in a branded shoemaker.

  • Ant Capital passes $100m-mark
    Hsiang-Ching Tseng- 6 January 2013

    The Japanese private equity firm has attracted a number of Japanese corporate pension funds as it nears a final close on its third secondaries fund.