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.
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.
