Polaris Capital Group

Founded in 2004, Polaris Capital Group (PCG) is a Tokyo-based private equity firm specializing in mid-cap buyout investments in the domestic market. The firm seeks leveraged buyout (LBO) opportunities arising from management succession issues, business restructuring, as well as recapitalization and privatization needs. It targets Japanese mid-cap companies across various industries. Its focus areas include manufacturing businesses with globally competitive technologies/patents, and consumer goods, retail, logistics, and services with strong brands or unique business models that can be competitive in the Asian markets. The firm does not invest in real estate and financial services while ventures, PIPEs, and distressed assets are also excluded from the firm’s investment targets. Formerly known as Polaris Principal Finance, the firm was originally established as a joint venture between Mizuho Securities and DIAM Asset Management (formerly DLIBJ Asset Management). The firm adopted its current name in 2010 and currently operates as an independent firm, owned by its management team. Polaris Capital Group is a signatory member of Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) since 2016.