Audax Private Equity Wins 2025 Asset Manager of the Year in Korea
Event summary
- Audax Private Equity named 2025 Asset Manager of the Year in Mid-Cap Private Equity category by KED Global.
- Award based on survey of 40 Korean institutional investors, including pensions and insurance companies.
- Audax opened Hong Kong office in 2025, expanding its Asia presence.
- Firm manages $19.5 billion in assets as of January 2026.
The big picture
Audax's recognition underscores growing Korean institutional interest in U.S. mid-market private equity. The firm's expansion into Hong Kong aligns with broader industry trends of global private equity firms deepening Asia relationships to access capital and deal opportunities. With $19.5 billion in AUM, Audax's ability to sustain this momentum will depend on execution of its Buy & Build strategy and maintaining investor confidence.
What we're watching
- Asia Strategy
- How Audax's Hong Kong office will impact deal flow and investor relations in Asia.
- Investor Preference
- Whether Korean institutional investors' favor for Audax signals broader APAC interest in mid-cap U.S. private equity.
- Performance Sustainability
- The pace at which Audax can maintain its differentiated approach amid competitive mid-market private equity landscape.
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