Fivestar Credit Solutions
Credit
- Type
- Credit Fund
- HQ
- Tokyo, Japan
About
Fivestar Credit Solutions is an independent Japanese private credit investment manager. It provides mezzanine and other financing to Japanese companies, including in leveraged and complex transactions.
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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