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JSTAR Holdings

JSTAR Holdings is a private investment firm based in the United States that partners with founders and leadership teams to drive growth and market leadership through diverse investment strategies.

Private EquityFunder

Overview

What JSTAR Holdings does

What JSTAR Holdings is

JSTAR Holdings is a private investment firm based in the United States that partners with founders and leadership teams to drive growth and market leadership through diverse investment strategies.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Private Equity
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 3, 2026

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Capability profile

JSTAR Holdings as a funder

Investment thesis

JSTAR invests in diverse transaction types and structures, targeting companies with revenues between $20 million and $350 million. The firm aims to grow EBITDA margins to 15% or greater within three years of investment.

Focus narrative

JSTAR invests in diverse transaction types and structures, targeting companies with revenues ranging from $20 million to $350 million. Their investment strategies include buyouts, growth investments, public-to-private transactions, carve-outs, asset divestitures, and investments in distressed companies. JSTAR aims to grow EBITDA margins to 15% or greater within three years of investment.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$20,000,000–$350,000,000

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Recorded notable exits
The Mexmil Company, Lee Cooper, FGXI, Inc., Disruption Credit, Monarch Dental, and Apex Design Technology

Portfolio context

Notable investments by JSTAR and its affiliates include: The Mexmil Company: A leading international aerospace insulation and interiors company, acquired by Triumph Group. Lee Cooper: An international denim and lifestyle brand, acquired by Iconix. FGXI, Inc.: A reading and sunglass company that was taken public and later acquired by Essilor. Disruption Credit: A company that provided superior risk-adjusted returns from loans in the consumer online lending marketplace. Monarch Dental: Taken private and subsequently acquired by Castle Dental, creating a leading dental practice management company. Apex Design Technology: A specialty design and manufacturer of complex electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, acquired by Acromil.

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What to know about JSTAR Holdings

Upseed classifies JSTAR Holdings under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 3, 2026

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