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PEI Awards 2015 Asia: top honoursBaring Private Equity Asia, Navis Capital and Singapore’s Government Investment Corporation are among the big winners in PEI Awards 2015 Asia-Pacific categories.
- Japan firms see a challenging fundraising year ahead
As the Tokyo-based Advantage Partners continues to seek commitments for its pan-Asian and fifth Japan buyout funds, co-founder Taisuke Sasanuma sees a challenging fundraising year ahead for firms but plenty of buyout deals.
- PEI Awards 2015: the final countdown
With just a few days to go until voting closes, the battle to be crowned a winner in PEI’s annual awards is far from over.
- J-STAR acquires energy company ESCO
The Japanese firm invested in energy solutions provider ESCO through its second fund, which is now about 55 percent deployed.
- J-STAR buys insurance business Sokisha
More industry consolidation is expected as Japan reforms its insurance law.
- Fierce competition in PEI Awards 2014
Firms are neck and neck in many of the categories – just one vote could be all it takes
- Fierce competition in PEI Awards 2014
Firms are neck and neck in many of the categories – just one vote could be all it takes
- J-STAR nets 5.1x on senior care provider
The Japan-based firm invested in the company from its maiden fund in 2011
- J-STAR books 8x on Japan house repair company
The Japan-based buyout firm sold Burn Holdings in a deal valued at around $50m
- Exclusive: J-STAR bolsters operations team
The Japan firm has hired Yuki Kashiyama to focus on operational improvements as it switches out of fundraising gear.