Polaris Capital Group Japan
Private Equity Est. 2003
USD 1.2B
Estimated FUM
- Type
- Private Equity
- HQ
- Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 2003
- Focus
- Industrials
About
Polaris Capital Group is a Japanese based private equity firm that focuses on Japanese companies in manufacturing with globally competitive technologies/patents and in consumer goods, retail, logistics and other services possessing strong brands or unique business models with potential to expand into the overseas markets. We especially look for investment opportunities centered around business succession from families and carveouts from large conglomerates.
Polaris is one of the most respected and active private equity investors in Japan and prides itself on its integrity, swift decision making, track record, and flexible and swift decision making.
Investment Focus
Investment size
USD 20M - USD 200M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Focus Areas
Stages
Growth PE/Buyout
Focus
Industrials
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Japan Singapore
Coverage
Multi-country (Asia) Regions
Asia
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Headquarters
Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Office Presence
2 countries
Japan Singapore
3 known offices
Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan (HQ)
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Singapore
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