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Northstar Group
Singapore-based private equity firm best known for early Indonesian growth investments.
Key facts
- Website
- northstar-group.com
- Founded
- 2003
- Pricing
- Not publicly disclosed
- Country
- Singapore
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Northstar Group
The Northstar Group is a Singapore-headquartered private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2003, managing over $2.6 billion in committed equity capital and partly owned by TPG Capital. The firm has invested in more than 50 companies across financial services, consumer/retail, manufacturing, technology, telecom, and agribusiness in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Indonesia.
Key features
- Early investor in Bank BTPN and GoTo/Gojek
- Indonesia-focused growth capital and buyouts
- Southeast Asia regional mandate
- Long-term partnership investment approach
Pros & cons
Pros
- Standout track record in Indonesian market
- Notable exits/positions in regional tech leaders
Cons
- Firm maintains low public profile/disclosure
- Heavily weighted toward Indonesia concentration
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northstar Group
Is Northstar Group affiliated with any global private equity firm?
The Northstar Group is partly owned by TPG Capital and holds a Capital Markets Services License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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