Mizuho is proud to announce the closing of Stratum XI and XII, the eleventh and twelfth funds of Stratum Investments – Mizuho’s bespoke Managed Account platform.
These funds represent important milestones for Mizuho’s Stratum platform: Stratum XI welcomes the first Asian investor, a Singapore-based Single-Family office in conjunction with Club Estate, a private markets investment firm. Stratum XII brings committed capital to over €3.5 billion,
Established in 2018, Stratum Investments is Mizuho's managed account platform, for which Mizuho acts as senior lender and collateral manager. Stratum funds invest in European leveraged buyout transactions on behalf of Mizuho and third-party investors, who benefit from market insight and the credit expertise of the Stratum team.
Narinder Bhatowa, Head of Stratum Investments, Mizuho EMEA, said "The closing of Stratum XI and XII highlights the attractiveness of the platform to a widening array of investors. We believe our alignment of interests with investors, long-standing team and our commitment to our relationships truly make Stratum a unique, attractive investment in the market."
Also commenting on the announcement, Yoji Imafuku, Deputy President of Mizuho International, and Chief Strategy Officer, EMEA, said, “Stratum is a key and growing part of our CIB business within the EMEA region. We look forward to continuing our long-term partnerships and alignment of interests with clients of the platform at Mizuho.”
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About Mizuho EMEA
Mizuho EMEA provides corporates and institutions in the region with unparalleled access and expertise in Japan and Asia, and supports clients with their corporate and investment banking, and asset management needs. Headquartered in London and with a strong presence throughout the region, our client base includes leading corporations, financial institutions and state owned entities. Mizuho is deeply committed to serving client needs, enabling our people to flourish, and helping to improve society and communities where we do business.
Mizuho’s presence in EMEA is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Mizuho Financial Group is one of the largest financial institutions in the world, offering comprehensive financial and strategic services through its subsidiaries. The group has over 900 offices and 60,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. As of 31 March 2024, its total assets were US$2 trillion.