Navis Capital
Private Equity Est. 1998
USD 5B
Estimated FUM
- Type
- Private Equity
- HQ
- Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Founded
- 1998
- Focus
- Industrials
About
Navis Capital is an Asian-based private equity investor that focuses on buyouts and restructurings in companies with a strong or growing presence in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Australia. Navis focuses on control investments and has completed more than 70 buyouts in Asia since its founding in 1998. Navis has one of the largest private equity teams in Asia and is one of the most well known and active investors in the region.
Navis contributes both capital and management expertise to its portfolio companies with the objective of directing strategic, operational and financial improvements, typically through initiatives that drive growth, margin improvement and asset efficiency. Navis' investment model places a low reliance on leverage to drive its equity returns. All Navis' companies are leaders or near leaders in their fields. Navis has previously invested in industries as diverse as food processing, fast food/casual dining, industrial products, fast moving consumer goods, outdoor advertising, auto rentals, consultancy and professional services.
Investment Focus
Investment size
USD 75M - USD 300M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Focus Areas
Stages
Growth PE/Buyout
Focus
Industrials
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Malaysia Thailand Vietnam Singapore Hong Kong Australia
Coverage
Global Regions
Asia Oceania
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Headquarters
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Office Presence
6 countries
Malaysia Australia Hong Kong Singapore Thailand Vietnam
6 known offices
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (HQ)
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Singapore
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Fundraising
Latest fundraise
Latest tracked fund close or raise.
USD 1.8B
2020
Navis Capital Partners Fund VIII
2020
USD 1.8B
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