J-STAR related stories
All articles and analysis
J-STAR on Japan’s roll-up opportunityFragmented industries and ageing founders create a strong backdrop for private equity-backed buy and build strategies, say J-STAR’s Yutaka Tozaki, Kazumasa Ohara and Kento Nakasako.
Japanese VCs face DPI hurdles under new listing rulesThe Tokyo Stock Exchange is increasing minimum market capitalisation for companies listed in its Growth Market section to ¥10bn by 2030.
Meet Japan’s next generation of emerging managersFrom Japan Post Bank’s former private equity head to a buyout shop delivering 4.4x, PEI presents a rundown of seven managers you should probably get to know.
Japan comes of ageJapan’s private equity market is attracting plenty of attention, but will the interest last?
J-STAR: Japanese M&A poses a question of scaleJapanese small and mid-market businesses have historically eschewed M&A strategies, but as this changes, new roll-up opportunities are emerging, say J-STAR’s Tatsuya Yumoto and Hiromoto Kida.
Secondaries Awards 2024: Asia-Pacific winnersThe top secondaries deals, firms, law firms and advisers of the year from the APAC region.
J-STAR’s Hara: A weaker yen is a double-edged sword for Japan fundraisingThe depreciating yen can attract more USD investors, but GPs will need to work 'much harder' to create value in portfolio companies, Gregory Hara says at the HKVCA Asia Private Equity Forum.
Thailand's 10 Bridge seeks $250m for latest blind-pool fundThe Bangkok-headquartered firm has so far received $195m in commitments for 10 Bridge Fund IV, partner Samon Suwannarat tells PEI.
J-STAR on putting people at the heart of value creationConsolidating small and mid-sized Japanese companies is an effective value creation strategy that can also attract talent in a tight labour market, say J-STAR’s Yuki Kashiyama, Huan Zhao and Norio Adachi
GP-leds pose unique challenge for Japanese marketIdiosyncrasies in fund structuring, tax and regulation create distinctive tests for buyers and sellers considering GP-led processes in Japan.