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BPEA EQT

Private equity

Growth–Late Stage · 8 people tracked

Also known as BPEA

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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.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
Check
$50M – $3B
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1997
Tracked investments
9
Unicorns
1

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website
Jean Eric Salata· Chair of EQT AB
Takanobu Hara· Partner, EQT Private Capital Asia
Ashish Agrawal

Responsible advisor for the Credila investment.

Jack Hennessyin

Responsible advisor for the Nord Anglia investment.

Kosmo Kalliarekos

Responsible advisor for the Nord Anglia investment.

Nicholas Macksey

Responsible advisor for the Compass Education investment.

Tetsuro Onitsuka

Responsible advisor for the Benesse investment.

What they invest in

from 4 of 9 portfolio companies

EdTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Developer Tools ×1Digital Health ×1Enterprise Software ×1FemTech ×1Healthtech ×1

HQs:United States×2Australia×1India×1

Investments · 9 tracked

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By year:2023 · 12017 · 12 dated

Benessebenesse-hd.co.jp

A 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 Educationcompass.educationin

Compass provides a school management platform, including Compass Private, a solution for the operational needs of independent schools.

EdTechSaaS

Co-investorsAdvent Partners

Indira IVFindiraivf.comin𝕏

Indira IVF provides in-vitro fertilization treatment services across a network of clinics in India, focused on increasing awareness and accessibility of fertility treatments.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical Devices

Dr. Kshitiz MurdiaNitiz MurdiainRohit Bhasinin

BoardJimmy MahtaniAshish AgrawalKrishnamurthy Shankar

Co-investorsTA AssociatesEQT

Klookklook.comDec 2023

Hong Kong- and Singapore-based online travel platform for booking tours, attractions, transport and accommodation worldwide.

Ethan Lin(Founder)inBernie Xiong(Founder)Eric Gnock Fah(Founder)

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Bessemer Venture PartnersCyberport Hong KongKrungsri FinnovateSoftBank Vision FundWelight Capital+8 more

Nord Anglia Educationnordangliaeducation.comin

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EdTechBoston, US

Co-investorsLumos Capital GroupOwl VenturesACE & Company

Virtusavirtusa.com𝕏May 2017

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(Founder)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 PartnersEQTSigma Prime Ventures, Llc

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

CredilaCredila Financial ServicesNord Anglia

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3

as of Jun 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
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 Fund2024——1.02x1.02x
BPEA VIIILPs: The Regents of the University of California2021—10.9%1.10x0.01x
BPEA VIILPs: The Regents of the University of California2018—20.2%1.71x0.75x

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 9 tracked investments.
What stage does BPEA EQT invest at?
BPEA EQT invests at the 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 channel

EQT Value Creation Day in London 2026

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EQT AB Annual Shareholders' Meeting 2026

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Per Franzen and Jean Eric Salata on CNBC's Squawk Box Asia

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India's Investment Journey with Hari Gopalakrishnan

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