MBK Partners overview
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Performance watch: MBK Partners remains a 'believer in China'
MBK's China portfolio posted a 45% gain last year, compared with 29% and 12% percent for Korea and Japan, respectively, founder Michael B Kim noted in a letter to LPs.
Indiana pension commits $120 million to APAC private equity fund
Buyout vehicle MBK Partners Fund VI has a regional focus on China, Japan and South Korea.
MBK Partners raises $6.5bn
The Korea-headquartered firm held a final close on its fifth buyout vehicle.
MBK launches special sits platform
The North Asia-focused manager has hired former Deutsche Bank managing director Stephen Le as co-head of its debut credit and special situations unit.
PEI 300: MBK reaches new heights in Asia
Despite a rollercoaster 2016, the North Asia-focused firm leapt up the PEI 300 to 26th place, becoming the highest-ranked Asia-headquartered firm.
MBK set to float ING Life
MBK Partners-backed ING Life received stock exchange approval for an initial public offering in which it expects to raise more than $1bn.
MBK acquires Daesung from Goldman Sachs-led group
Goldman Sachs has relinquished its majority stake in the Seoul-based industrial gas company, which it bought for $400 million in 2014.
OPERF plans to up $200m for PE portfolio
OPERF plans to make $200m commitment to MBK Partners Fund IV.
MBK Partners contact information
Offices
21-22 Fl., D Tower D1, 17 Jongno 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03155, South KoreaContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. In Kyung Lee | Job titlePartner and Chief Financial Officer | LocationSeoul, South Korea | Email  -------- |
| Mr. Youngsoo Cha | Job titleManaging Director | LocationSeoul, South Korea | Email ------- |
| Mr. Mavis Chang | Job titleManaging Director | LocationHong Kong, Hong Kong | Email ----------- |
| Mr. Jonathan Cheng | Job titleManaging Director | LocationHong Kong, Hong Kong | Email ------ |
MBK Partners funds managed
Closed funds: 18
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
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Fund size ----- | Close dateNov 2025 | Strategy ------ | |
Fund size ------- | Close dateNov 2024 | Strategy ------ | |
Fund size ----- | Close dateSep 2023 | Strategy -------- | |
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