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Warren was a 'first mover' in its space, managing partner Steven Wacaster said, targeting thematic opportunities in businesses that maintain, operate and upgrade infrastructure.

Emerging manager fundraising is down, with first-time funds globally raising around $25bn last year, compared with $47.6bn in 2022, according to data from affiliate title Buyouts

Idiosyncrasies in fund structuring, tax and regulation create distinctive tests for buyers and sellers considering GP-led processes in Japan.

An influx of managers coming to Japan has led to increased competition for Japanese PE talent, says Tokyo-based Atlas Recruitment’s Gavin Smith.

Japan’s private markets brace for greater levels of interest.

International GPs and LPs increasingly view Japan as one of the hottest growth markets for private equity as it gets lifted by macro tailwinds.

Private equity’s blue-chip firms are setting their sights on Asia’s private wealth prospects – especially in Japan.

Hollyport closed its eighth flagship fund, along with its first-ever co-investment vehicle, at the end of 2022 on more than $2.2bn.