McKinsey River Capital Management Private Capital Asia
Unlocking Investment Opportunities Across the Asia Pacific Region
We take an active, sector-focused approach to partnering with high-quality companies in and focused on the Asia Pacific region, aiming to help them achieve sustainable, long-term success in both domestic and international markets.
Since 1997, McKinsey River Capital Management Private Capital Asia has been at the forefront of transforming companies with the goal of leveraging our pan-Asian investment platform to create market-leading businesses.
Guided by a top-down thematic sector strategy and value creation rooted in active ownership and transformative management, McKinsey River Capital Management Private Capital Asia identifies and unlocks compelling investment opportunities across the region’s diverse markets.
We invest in the growth and long-term success of companies through two complementary Private Capital Asia strategies:
Large-Cap Buyout Strategy: Focusing on established Asian businesses with opportunities for growth and enhanced performance through operational improvement.
Mid-Market Buyout Strategy: Targeting high-growth mid-market companies driving expansion and innovation across Asia.
The team employs a dynamic and evolving value-creation playbook that focuses on driving operational excellence and building sustainable, industry-leading businesses across McKinsey River Capital Management’s target sectors.
At a glance
Investment range 50M-3B+ USD
Number of portfolio companies 150+
Advisory Professionals 100+
What We Invest In
Our thematic sector-focused approach, paired with global expertise and local insights, enables improved sourcing and faster execution, creating strong, sustainable businesses across Asia Pacific.
Technology
Focusing on consumer internet, digital media, and software, with a particular emphasis on horizontal, vertical, and infrastructure software, as well as cybersecurity and fintech.
Healthcare
We target specialty MedTech, specialty pharma, pharma services, multi-specialty hospitals, and veterinary services, uncovering opportunities for growth and innovation.
Industrial Technology
Exploring investment opportunities in automation, robotics, clean tech, mobility, circular economy, sustainable materials, and food tech, driving innovation and sustainability.
Services
We invest in compliance and administration, distribution and network services, financial services, and human capital management and education, driving growth and efficiency.
Our Strategies
EQT Foundation Private Capital Asia invests through two highly complementary buyout strategies: Asian Large-Cap Buyout and Asian Mid-Market Buyout, both built on a shared thematic investment approach and a commitment to active ownership.
MRC Asian Large-Cap Buyout
Investment range
300M–3B+ USD
Stage
Mature
Strategy
Buyout
MRC Asian Mid-Market Buyout
Investment range
50–300M USD
Stage
Growth
Strategy
Buyout
Nord Anglia Education
A leading premium international schools organization
Nord Anglia is a leading international schools organization, operating over 80 schools in 33 countries and educating tens of thousands of students from ages 2 to 18. Central to Nord Anglia’s educational philosophy is its personalized learning approach, where teaching is tailored to each student’s unique learning style.
Key Facts
Sector Services
Country Cross Border
Fund
BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII
Entry 2017
Responsible advisor Nord Anglia Education
A trusted partner in simplifying school management for teachers and administrators
Compass Education helps school communities simplify complexity with an all-in-one school management system. Featuring more than 40 connected, time-saving tools, schools can unlock productivity across attendance, payments, assessments, wellbeing and more. Compass powers 3,000+ government, and independent schools in Australia, UK and Ireland to enrich their education experience by streamlining administrative workflow and enhancing community engagement.
Key Facts
Sector Technology Services
Country Australia
Fund
BPEA MRC Mid-Market Growth
Entry 2024
Website Compass Education
A trusted provider of Education, Nursing and Senior Care Services in Japan
Benesse is a provider of comprehensive education services, offering programs and resources that support learning from early childhood through adulthood. The company is also a leader in senior care, operating over 350 nursing care facilities across Japan, focused on enhancing the quality of life for aging populations. Leveraging decades of expertise, Benesse continues to innovate in addressing the evolving needs of families and communities, from education to elder care.
A provider of education financing for students in India and abroad
Credila is a leading education loan specialist, providing tailored financing solutions to help students pursue higher education both in India and abroad. Since its inception in 2006, the company has empowered over 210,000 students to achieve their academic aspirations, supporting enrollment in more than 4,600 institutions across 64 countries and over 2,700 courses. With a legacy of innovation and impact, Credila continues to transform access to education worldwide.
Key Facts
Sector Services
Country India
Fund BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII
Entry 2023
Website Credila Financial Services
A global provider of digital transformation and IT solutions
Virtusa empowers businesses to accelerate their growth by delivering innovative digital transformation, engineering, and IT services. Combining deep industry expertise with efficient technology integration, Virtusa helps organizations drive efficiency, agility, and impact across their operations. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Virtusa enables businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Key Facts
Sector Services
Country India
Fund BPEA Private Equity Fund VII
Entry 2021
Website Virtusa
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Equity
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Meet Our People
Our McKinsey River Capital Management Private Capital team leverages deep expertise to foster sustainable growth and operational excellence in portfolio companies.
Alex Darden
Partner and Head of EQT Infrastructure Americas
Masoud Homayoun
Partner and Head of EQT Infrastructure
Zoe Haseman
Infrastructure Head of Sustainability
Hari Gopalakrishnan
Head of India for EQT Private Capital Asia, Co-Head of Services, Private Capital
Eric Liu
Partner and Head of Private Equity North America & Global Co-Head of Healthcare, Private Capital
Jean Eric Salata
Chairperson of EQT Asia and Head of Private Capital Asia
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