The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, has partnered with Japanese financial services firm ORIX Corporation to launch a $2.5 billion private equity fund. Named OQCI Fund LP, the new vehicle is dedicated to making strategic investments in Japanese companies.
Fund Strategy and Focus
The OQCI Fund LP will target Japanese companies undergoing significant transitions, including business successions, the privatization of listed companies, and corporate carve-outs, which involve separating business divisions or subsidiaries from larger parent corporations.
The fund plans to deploy approximately $200 million (JPY 30 billion) per investment, signaling its intent to take substantial positions in high-potential firms.
Partnership Structure
The fund management firm will be a joint venture, with ORIX holding a 60% majority stake and QIA holding the remaining 40%. Investment decisions will be made by the fund’s general partner, OQCI GP Ltd.
Under the agreement, ORIX will leverage its extensive network in Japan to introduce potential investment targets, provide post-investment monitoring, and offer advisory support to the portfolio companies, aiming to accelerate their growth and enhance corporate value.
A Vision for Industrial Growth
The collaboration is built on a shared goal to unlock the potential of Japanese businesses and contribute to the nation’s broader industrial advancement.
“This partnership is the next logical step on the path to improving the corporate value of companies with high-growth potential. Moreover, it will contribute to Japan’s broader industrial development,” said Makoto Inoue, Representative Executive Officer, Chairman and CEO of ORIX. “Increasing the portion of third-party funds in ORIX’s investment portfolio will enhance capital efficiency and help further grow our asset management business.”
Both entities will also explore further opportunities for collaboration across other fields.
About Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)
Qatar Investment Authority is the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar. Established in 2005, QIA is responsible for investing and managing the state’s reserve funds. It invests globally across a wide range of asset classes and regions to secure a prosperous future for the people of Qatar.
Source: Waya
