J.C. Flowers & Co. is a private investment firm based in New York, founded in 1998 by J. Christopher Flowers. The firm specializes in investing in financial service companies around the world, utilizing its extensive industry knowledge to identify opportunities and create long-term value. Led by a team of experienced professionals, including Chairman and CEO J. Christopher Flowers, J.C. Flowers & Co. employs specialized strategies to drive growth and manage risk in the financial sector. The firm manages various funds focused on financial services investments, having closed 15 funds in the past and currently operating one fund in the market. With a global reach, J.C. Flowers & Co. engages with major financial institutions and companies, exemplified by its notable transaction involving the transformation of Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan into Shinsei Bank. The firm's expertise and network enable it to pursue investment opportunities worldwide.