Clear strategic focus on Japanese consumer-facing companies driven by unique value proposition around organic expansion overseas and cross-border acquisitions
Investment Focus
Japanese consumer-facing companies
Leverage “made in Japan” globally
Minority equity and structured investments
Co-invests alongside founders, management teams and private equity sponsors
Significant stakes in support of major shareholder and management team
Typical Deals
Deal size ranges from USD 10-50mm
Minimum EV size of USD 100mm
Growth capital
Succession
Corporate spin-offs
Value Proposition
Organic expansion overseas ○ Introductions to international sales partners ○ Support in cross-border distribution ○ Localize manufacturing capabilities ○ Access to market and products data ○ Support in marketing and promotion
Cross-border acquisitions and joint-ventures
Dedicated hands-on team based in Tokyo
International support network of locally based professionals across Asia, Europe and North America
Our Approach
Focus on eight core segments across the consumer space with significant opportunity size and strong market fundamentals boosted by overseas expansion potential of “made in Japan” brands
