Japan, South Korea are among key targets for M&A, fundraising Tikehau Capital co-founder Mathieu Chabran sees Asia eventually accounting for 10% to 20% of its portfolio.
Japan, South Korea are among key targets for M&A, fundraising Tikehau Capital co-founder Mathieu Chabran sees Asia eventually accounting for 10% to 20% of its portfolio. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Mitsuru Obe and Getty Images) TOKYO -- French alternative asset manager Tikehau Capital is hunting for its first private equity investment in Japan, while Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) is building out its mergers and acquisitions business in the country, as both seek to capitalize on growing opportunities in Asia's artificial intelligence business and energy transition.