BPEA EQT
Private equitySeries B–Late Stage · 8 people tracked
Also known as BPEA
Investment thesis
EQT Private Capital Asia pursues a top-down thematic sector strategy across the Asia Pacific region, combining large-cap and mid-market buyout strategies. The large-cap strategy targets established Asian businesses with room for growth and operational improvement, while the mid-market strategy backs high-growth companies driving expansion and innovation. Value creation is rooted in active ownership and transformative management, applying an evolving playbook focused on operational excellence and building sustainable, industry-leading businesses. The firm aims to help high-quality companies achieve long-term success in both domestic and international markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 7 portfolio companiesEdTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×2Australia×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA comprehensive provider of education and senior care services in Japan, operating over 350 nursing care facilities alongside education programs from early childhood through adulthood.
Compass provides a school management platform, including Compass Private, a solution for the operational needs of independent schools.
EdTechSaaS
Co-investorsAdvent Partners
An education finance specialist providing tailored lending solutions to students pursuing higher education in India and internationally across thousands of institutions and courses.
A leading premium international schools organization operating over 80 schools across 33 countries educating tens of thousands of students ages 2-18.
Co-investorsOwl Ventures
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EdTechBoston, US
Co-investorsLumos Capital GroupOwl VenturesACE & Company
Virtusa provides IT and software services for enterprise clients, supporting digital transformation and technology development across multiple industries.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSector AgnosticWestborough, US
Kris Canekeratne(Executive Officer, Director)Roger Keith Modder(Executive Officer)Ranjan Kalia(Executive Officer)Santosh Thomasin
BoardVikram S. Pandit(Director)Robert E. Davoli(Director)
Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Globespan Capital PartnersEQT
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBenesse · dailypolitical.com · Aug 21, 2026
Virtusa · reuters.com · Apr 28, 2026
Compass Education · startupdaily.net · Jan 27, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership, SCSpLPs: Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2024 | — | — | 1.02x | 1.02x |
| BPEA VIIILPs: The Regents of the University of California | 2021 | — | 10.9% | 1.10x | 0.01x |
| BPEA VIILPs: The Regents of the University of California | 2018 | — | 20.2% | 1.71x | 0.75x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has BPEA EQT made?
- BPEA EQT has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does BPEA EQT invest at?
- BPEA EQT invests at the Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is BPEA EQT's typical check size?
- BPEA EQT typically writes checks of $50M – $3B.
- What sectors does BPEA EQT focus on?
- BPEA EQT focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Does BPEA EQT lead rounds?
- Yes, BPEA EQT leads investment rounds.
- Who does BPEA EQT co-invest with?
- BPEA EQT most often shares deals with Owl Ventures, CRV (Charles River Ventures), Globespan Capital Partners, among 4 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelEQT Value Creation Day in London 2026
EQT
EQT AB Annual Shareholders' Meeting 2026
EQT
Per Franzen and Jean Eric Salata on CNBC's Squawk Box Asia
EQT
India's Investment Journey with Hari Gopalakrishnan
EQT
How Being an “Outsider” Could Give You an Inside Advantage
EQT
Stop Trying to Be Like Everyone Else, Says Our Founder
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