Apex Group’s fund administration services ensure the delivery of timely, accurate and independent portfolio accounting, fund and investor reporting underpinned by a range of ‘best in class’ technologies. J-STAR’s partnership with Apex provides access to e-Front - offering a solution for performing key functions such as managing complex fund structures and supporting multiple sets of books while automating calculations and complex functions.
Yuko Shimizu, Head of Sales, Japan at Apex Group says: "The success of J-STAR’s latest fundraising is evidence of their exceptional reputation in the market, as well as the strong market interest in the GP led secondaries opportunities. It has been a challenging journey for us supporting a complex fund structure. However, we are proud to continue our relationship with J-STAR to provide reliable and flexible fund administration and regulatory services to their continuation fund."
Kenta Shima, Partner, Investor Relations and Operations says: "We are delighted to appoint Apex for the first time as our fund administrator. We place substantial trust and confidence in Apex’s hardworking team. Not only they can provide one stop solution, but also their solid and experienced support delivered in a way that is catered for Japanese clients. We look forward to expanding our relationship with Apex."
About Apex Group
Apex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider. With over 13,000 employees globally, Apex Group provides services into 50 jurisdictions delivering an expansive range of services to asset managers, financial institutions, private clients, and family offices. The Group has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single-source solution through establishing the broadest range of services in the industry; including fund raising solutions, fund administration, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depositary, custody, super ManCo, corporate services and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory solution. Apex Group’s purpose is to be more than just a financial services provider and is committed to driving positive change to address three core areas; the Environment and Climate Change, Women’s Empowerment and Economic Independence, Education and Social Mobility.
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About J-STAR Co., Ltd.
J-STAR Co., Ltd, founded in 2006, is an independent, partner-owned private equity firm focused on providing solution capital to small and medium-sized companies in Japan. The firm is based in Tokyo and has served funds managing and advising over $1.3 billion in client assets across five vintages as of September 20, 2023. With a strong network of local connections and a deep knowledge and understanding of Japanese business and culture, the firm has executed over 120 investments in total including bolt-on acquisitions since 2006. For more information, please visit our website at
