BPEA EQT

Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) is a prominent private equity firm based in Hong Kong, established in 1997, with a focus on the Asia Pacific region. The firm specializes in growth capital, middle market investments, buyouts, and restructuring, targeting sectors such as mining, automotive, healthcare, IT services, and real estate. BPEA primarily invests in companies with enterprise values between $300 million and $1.5 billion, with significant capital allocation towards businesses in China, India, and Southeast Asia, as well as mature markets like Japan and Australia. The firm manages over $20 billion in committed capital and operates through a network of offices across Asia, including China, India, Japan, Australia, and Singapore. With a diverse portfolio of approximately 43 companies employing over 224,000 people and generating combined sales of around $39 billion, BPEA also oversees dedicated funds for private real estate and credit investments. The firm employs a strategy that often involves taking controlling or significant minority stakes in its portfolio companies, facilitating their growth and expansion.