Carlyle closes fifth Japanese buyout fund at $2.8bn

May 31, 2024 | News

Private equity giant Carlyle has closed its fifth Japanese buyout fund, Carlyle Japan Partners V, with a total of $2.8bn in commitments. 

Carlyle Japan Partners V attracted both domestic and international investors. The fund will target upper middle-market opportunities in Japan, focusing on sectors such as technology, media, telecom, consumer, retail, healthcare and general industries. 

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Since 2000, Carlyle’s Japan buyout platform has made approximately 40 private equity investments, totaling over JPY450bn, according to a press statement. 

As of 31 March 2024, Carlyle manages assets worth $425bn. 

Source: Alternative Private Equity Wire

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