With the challenges of restructuring and debt repayment of SMEs hit by the new coronavirus, investment funds are moving to support the revitalization of these SMEs.
Of these, the domestic investment fund "New Horizon Capital" will establish a new company next month to support the business revitalization of small and medium-sized enterprises whose business performance is deteriorating due to the effects of the new coronavirus.
Through a fund of tens of billions of yen operated by the new company, it will purchase loans for small and medium-sized enterprises from regional financial institutions such as regional banks and credit unions, and will provide companies with know-how on business revitalization in cooperation with financial institutions. I will.
We plan to increase the corporate value of the SMEs we invest in, which will lead to the profits of the fund.
In addition, the American investment fund "KKR" will start a business to support the restructuring of management after purchasing the credits of financial institutions for small and medium-sized enterprises through group companies.
With the effects of the new coronavirus protracted and the challenges of rebuilding the management of small and medium-sized enterprises and repayment of debt, there is a possibility that investment funds will further expand their efforts to support reconstruction by utilizing their financial strength and corporate management know-how. It seems likely.