Polaris has established its unique position among the mid-cap PE fund managers in and outside of Japan which invest into the Japanese market by its proprietary expertise acquired through more than 10 investments made and its extensive resources available through its network.
Long-term commitment to Japanese Economy and Industries
- Trusted partner for CEOs as a buyout funds inheriting DNA of IBJ which used to be the No.1 financier for Japanese industries
Ample Investment Experience and Hands-on Value Creation Expertise
- More than 10 investments in 5 years since its inception, a top record among Japanese PE funds
- Value creation experience earned through hands-on monitoring of portfolio companies at various stages of corporate life cycle
Position as “Hybrid” of Affiliated Managers and Independent Managers
- Benefit of the network of an Affiliated Manager and the neutrality of an Independent Manager
- Access to the network of Mizuho Financial Group available based on the historical relationship between us and the proprietary network among various financial institutions, professional firms and business managers built in 5 years
Flexible and Swift Decision-making
- Flexible and swift decision-making by an Independent Manager
Investment Professionals with Diverse Background
- Industry-leading investment professionals with diverse backgrounds such as investment banks, business corporations, consulting firms and investment funds
