About Advantage Partners

The Advantage Partners Edge

Leader in Japanese Private Equity

Longest History (Since 1992) and the Most Experience in executing private equity transactions in Japan; approximately ¥380 billion in total capital committed from both Japanese and international investors (including co-investments); ongoing deployment of ¥215 billion from the latest buyout fund as well as current fundraising for a new public minority fund.

Largest, Deepest and Longest-Tenured Team based in and focused on the Japanese market with 56 experienced investment professionals.

Leading Reputation in the Market for proven sourcing, value-creation and exit capabilities. Executed investments in 28 companies to date with 17 realized/partially realized investments achieving the highest level of returns in the Japanese market.

Focus on Value Creation through Operational and Strategic Improvement

Profit Improvement and Multiple Expansion

  • Improved earnings and growth trajectories for portfolio companies have historically driven a majority of returns and enabled us the firm to achieve superior results for investors.

Management Consulting and Operating Backgrounds

  • In addition to finance and accounting, greater than two-thirds of our firm's team members have experience as management consultants and/or as business operators, enabling team members to work closely with company management teams to increase value.

Significant Resources Committed to Each Investment

  • With the largest team focused on private equity in Japan, Advantage Partners concentrates on a relatively small number of investments and focuses considerable management resources and expertise in order to achieve the greatest possible value in each investment.