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Orix, Qatar Investment to launch $2.5 billion Japan-focused private equity fund
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 11, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 11, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Orix and Qatar Investment Authority launch a $2.5 billion fund focusing on Japanese companies in succession changes, privatization, and carve-outs.
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese financial services firm Orix is teaming up with the Qatari sovereign wealth fund to launch a $2.5 billion Japan-focused private-equity fund, Orix said in a release on Tuesday.
Orix will hold a 60% stake and the Qatar Investment Authority a 40% stake in the new fund management firm, which will invest in Japanese companies with a particular focus on firms in the midst of succession changes, listed companies undergoing privatization and companies carrying out carve-outs of divisions or subsidiaries, Orix said.
Each investment will be of at least 30 billion yen, the release said.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Nikkei business daily reported that the fund's total size may exceed 1 trillion yen ($6.63 billion).
($1 = 150.7800 yen)
(Reporting by Anton Bridge; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Private equity refers to investment funds that buy and restructure companies that are not publicly traded. These investments aim to improve the company's performance and eventually sell it for a profit.
A sovereign wealth fund is a state-owned investment fund that invests in various asset classes, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and other financial instruments, to achieve financial returns for the country's economy.
Succession planning is the process of identifying and developing new leaders who can replace old leaders when they leave or retire. It ensures the continuity of leadership in an organization.
Carve-outs refer to the process of separating a business unit or subsidiary from a larger company to create a new independent entity. This can help streamline operations and focus on core business areas.
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