Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan
VC Fund
Tokyo, Japan
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan is a VC fund in Tokyo focused on Retail and Internet. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is an investment firm focused on energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and hedge funds with strategic partners. The firm also provides comprehensive human resources services to companies. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan was established in 2006 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
- Total investments:
- 11
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 64%
Last updated:
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Industries Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan invests in
Stages Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan invests in
Countries Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Private Equity
- $100M–$2B
Investment Focus
Industry
- Retail 2 (18%)
- Internet 2 (18%)
- Manufacturing 2 (18%)
- SaaS 1 (9%)
- Content 1 (9%)
Stage
- Private Equity 5 (45%)
- Seed 1 (9%)
- Series E 1 (9%)
- Funding Round 1 (9%)
- Convertible Note 1 (9%)
Country
- China 2 (18%)
- Japan 2 (18%)
- Canada 1 (9%)
- Malaysia 1 (9%)
- Singapore 1 (9%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kapil Kirpalani
Chief Compliance Officer, Asia-Pacific
|
Chief Compliance Officer, Asia-Pacific | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Yang Zhang
Director
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Director | Total investments: 1 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
SK Horizon
|
SK Horizon is an AI data center (AIDC) infrastructure company whose name reflects its ambition to “open new horizons” in the AIDC sector, will be responsible for expanding its infrastructure to a total capacity of 318 MW, encompassing eight data centers already in operation - Seocho, Ilsan (two locations), Bundang, Gasan, Centum, Yangju, and Pangyo- and new AIDCs currently under construction, including those in Ulsan and Guro. | $2.2B / Secondary Market / Aug 27, 2026 | |
SmartHR
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SmartHR provides a cloud-native human resources management platform that offers a suite of tech-enabled human resources management solutions, focusing on employee management and administration, growth, talent management, and employee productivity. Through its comprehensive range of solutions, SmartHR serves a diversified spectrum of businessesincluding large enterprises and SMEs. | $132.5M / Series E / Jul 01, 2024 | |
Arc'teryx
|
Delivering unrivalled performance, Arc'teryx quality conveys absolute confidence. | $100M / Private Equity / Apr 01, 2024 | |
OMS Group
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OMS Group is a multinational, impartial, and complete telecommunications infrastructure company. It offers services for installing underwater cables that helps telecommunications industries. | $400M / Private Equity / Oct 26, 2023 | |
Neso Brands
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Neso Brands is a next-generation venture in the eyewear industry that will invest in and house the consumer brands of tomorrow. By leveraging joint resources across analytics, tech, supply chain, and distribution, a network effect within the group is created by every new brand joining. | $100M / Seed / May 16, 2022 | |
Maya
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Voyager Innovations is part of First Pacific and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Smart Communications, Inc. The company is focused on delivering innovative digital solutions for the future new business streams and evolving business models. This Philippines-based technology company is involved in the creation, development, and delivery of digitalservices. | $210M / Private Equity / Apr 12, 2022 | |
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Maya
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Voyager Innovations is part of First Pacific and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Smart Communications, Inc. The company is focused on delivering innovative digital solutions for the future new business streams and evolving business models. This Philippines-based technology company is involved in the creation, development, and delivery of digitalservices. | $210M / Convertible Note / Apr 11, 2022 | |
Marelli
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On Thursday 2 May 2019, Calsonic Kansei and Magneti Marelli combined to create the world’s 7th largest global independent automotive supplier. Marelli is a supplier of automotive components including cockpit systems, thermal systems, exhaust systems and advanced electronic products. | $1.2B / Private Equity / May 27, 2021 | |
ByteDance
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ByteDance creates and operates various content platforms, including TikTok and Douyin, enabling users to connect, create, and consume content. The company focuses on enriching lives through innovative technology and has expanded its offerings to include tools for content creation and collaboration. | $2B / Private Equity / Dec 11, 2020 | |
Trilogy MedWaste
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A leading provider of environmentally responsible medical waste collection, transportation, treatment, and subsequent disposal for customers in the healthcare and related industries. | $10.3M / Venture - Series Unknown / Dec 29, 2017 | |
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FAQ
What does Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan invest in?
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan invests primarily in Retail, Internet and Manufacturing startups, most often at Private Equity and Seed stage. Most of the 11 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in China. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan's check size?
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan typically joins rounds of $100M–$2B at Private Equity. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan participates in.
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Who are the partners at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan?
The team at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan includes Kapil Kirpalani (Chief Compliance Officer, Asia-Pacific) and Yang Zhang (Director). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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