Northstar Group

Northstar Group is a Singapore-based private equity and venture capital firm managing over US$2.6 billion in committed equity capital. The firm invests in fast-growing and leading businesses in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Indonesia. Since its founding in 2003, Northstar Group has invested in more than 50 companies across sectors such as financial services, consumer/retail, manufacturing, technology, telecom, and agribusiness. In aggregate, the firm has invested over US$4 billion together with co-investors in the Southeast Asian region. The investors in Northstar Group's funds include a global list of sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, endowments, family offices, and other institutional investors. The team of over 30 professionals brings together significant international experience, deep local market insight, and sensitivity to local conventions and conditions. Northstar Group's investment strategy focuses on capitalizing on the underlying growth drivers across Southeast Asia, with a focus on the consumer sector, financial services, and the digital economy. The firm invests across stages from seed to growth to support entrepreneurs and management teams through their journey. Northstar Group partners with entrepreneurs who are building transformative businesses that set themselves apart from the crowd. The firm accelerates the growth of companies by providing capital, operational value-add, and establishing partnerships across its ecosystem. Northstar Group has a track record of successful investments, including in companies such as Gojek and Indomaret. The firm has also been involved in significant exits, such as the sale of Innovalues, a Singapore-based company, in a deal possibly surpassing $500 million. The firm's commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles is embedded in its investment process, and it actively assists portfolio companies to achieve ESG positive outcomes. Northstar Group's mission is to support entrepreneurial founders in building their businesses in Southeast Asia and beyond, leveraging its broad network and capacity for multi-stage investments.