MBK Partners Information

Founded in 2005 by financier Michael B. Kim, MBK Partners is North Asia’s largest independent private equity firm with $33 billion in capital under management. The firm has an exclusive focus on the Korean, Japanese and Chinese markets. This regional knowledge enables the firm to navigate challenges that other global investors might struggle to manage. MBK Partners’ investment professionals leverage local connections and market knowledge to bring value to investors through buyouts and special situation acquisitions. With many complex, large-scale acquisitions completed across Asia, the firm offers a distinct advantage in identifying, executing and managing investments by combining scale and position as a local and independent firm. MBK Partners invests in technology, business services, logistics, healthcare, consumer, financial services and other sectors. MBK Partners works closely with management teams to adopt best practices in corporate governance, operations and controls, typically with a long-term investment horizon. MBK Partners also offers capital solutions for undercapitalized companies facing challenges from industry cycles, macroeconomics or the company’s stage of development. Through its special situations strategy, the firm provides flexible, structured capital tailored to complex circumstances, such as transitional ownership situations and strategic repositioning. Across its portfolio, MBK Partners is building resilient businesses by supporting strategic change and operational improvement. Through active ownership, the firm aims to position portfolio companies for enduring growth in their respective markets.