Polaris to launch $630m private credit fund, one of Japan's largest

What happened: Polaris Capital Group plans to launch a private credit fund by the end of fiscal 2026 at the earliest, targeting about 100 billion yen from institutional investors including life insurers and pension funds. Key numbers: About 100 billion yen ($630 million) targeted; launch by end of fiscal 2026 at the earliest. Why it matters: Nikkei reports the fund would be one of the largest of its kind in Japan, drawing capital from domestic institutional investors.

Polaris Capital Group plans to launch a private credit fund by the end of fiscal 2026 at the earliest, targeting about 100 billion yen from institutional investors including life insurers and pension funds.

Nikkei reports the fund would be one of the largest of its kind in Japan, drawing capital from domestic institutional investors.