Aspirant Group Inc.
Private Equity Est. 2012
- Type
- Private Equity
- HQ
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 2012
About
Aspirant Group is a Tokyo-headquartered private equity manager focused on succession and corporate carve-outs in Japan. It typically takes majority ownership and supports operational improvement, growth and eventual exits.
Investment Focus
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Japan
Coverage
Country-focused Regions
Asia
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Office Presence
1 country
Japan
1 known office
Tokyo, Japan (HQ)
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