Asia’s PE Market Has a Lot of Room to Grow, Says Bain Capital’s Zhu

Bain Capital has been active in Asia since 2006, viewing it as a promising market despite its smaller private equity sector compared to the US and Europe. They have deployed capital across key markets like Japan, China, and India, and plan to expand into Southeast Asia. Their investment focus spans five industry verticals: consumer retail, healthcare, industrials, TMT, and financial services. While some investors move earlier in the tech sector to secure better valuations, Bain Capital prefers investing in businesses with established track records and growth potential.

What markets has Bain Capital been focusing on in Asia?

What are the five different industry verticals that Bain Capital is focused on?

What trend is observed regarding private equity investments in startups?

What is the significance of getting in early for investments in tech companies?

How does Bain Capital approach finding businesses for investment?