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Investment Management in Japan
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Companies
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Crestline Investors
Crestline is a global alternative investment management firm founded in 1997 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, with affiliate offices in London, New York, Tokyo, and Toronto. The firm offers a diverse range of investment solutions across its capital solutions, direct lending, and portfolio finance platforms.
201 to 500 staff
Global Brain Corporation
Global Brain is an independent venture capital firm based in Tokyo with offices in US, UK, Germany, China, South Korea, India and Singapore. It supports startups on a global scale with the aim to create new industries through full hands-on support, global ecosystem, and open innovation between startups and large corporations. Along with our flagship funds, Global Brain currently manages CVC funds with 19 industry-leading companies, surpassing $2.3B in AUM.
51 to 200 staff
Sumi Trust Am
SuMi TRUST AM is the branding name of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co, Ltd.(SMTAM) and its affiliated companies.The corporate history of SuMi TRUST AM can be traced back to 1924.The SuMi TRUST Group as it exists today was established in 2012 as Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.(SMTH), a Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section Listed Company with the registered code 8309.Until September 2018, SuMiTRUST AM was SuMi TRUST’s asset management entity for retail clients and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited (SMTB) was for institutional clients. The institutional asset management functions of SMTB were integrated into SuMiTRUST AM on October 1, 2018 to consolidate SuMi TRUST’s investment capabilities into one entity. This integration has resulted in SuMiTRUST AM’s balance of assets under management reaching USD 600 billion, making us one of the largest asset managers not only in Japan, but also in Asia.In the domestic market, most of our clients are institutional investors including public and corporate pension funds. In overseas markets, we are approached by global investors who have highly evaluated our capabilities in managing Japanese/global equities, as well as our indexing portfolio management abilities.SuMiTRUST AM is a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of SMTH. In addition, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust International Limited (SMTI) is a London based wholly owned subsidiary of SuMiTRUST AM and is SuMiTRUST AM’s client relationship management entity for Europe and Middle East.
501 to 1000 staff
Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd
Tokio Marine Asset Management (TMAM) is one of the leading active investment managers in Japan. The firm has an established history of over 30 years in providing institutional award-winning fund management services to pension funds, financial institutions, and sovereign wealth funds globally. With our extensive local resources and strong in-house research capabilities, we have accumulated significant investment expertise, and our emphasis on fundamental analysis has remained the cornerstone of our investment strategy. Disclaimer: Professional investors only. Information is not for distribution, promotion, solicitation, or offering in any jurisdiction to any person which is deemed against any law or regulation, and does not constitute accounting, legal or tax advice, or investment recommendations. Information posted is believed to be reliable but TMAM does not warrant its accuracy. Any comments posted by individual users, whether or not employed by or associated with the company, are personal opinion and do not necessarily reflect the views of TMAM. Contact details for any queries or claims can be found on our website.
201 to 500 staff
Ab Value Capital Partners
Founded by a group of seasoned professional investors, AB Value Capital Partners is dedicated to secondary investments. As one of the pioneers in the secondary market in Asia, especially Taiwan, the Greater China markets of Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Japan, the team developed a strong expertise and a broad relationship network in the Private Equity community.
11 to 50 staff
Mitsubishi Ufj Kokusai Asset Management
To fulfill our fiduciary responsibilities as an investment trust company, we will always respect the trust our clients have placed in us and act on their behalf. To fulfill our fiduciary responsibilities as an investment trust company representing our investor clients, we will always keep the best interests of those clients in mind as we carry out our day-to-day duties on their behalf. Combined with a stable management foundation, this will enable us to earn even greater trust among our clients, which in turn will lead to new client relationships. As an organization of true professionals, we will continue to provide our clients with added value that exceeds their expectations. As an organization of true professionals, our strength lies in our triumvirate of stable, high-level investment management capabilities, ability to offer products with real global reach, and skill in providing prompt, quality support. This will enable us to continually provide our clients with added value that exceeds their expectations. We will be an investment trust company that is number one in Japan, a leader in Asia, and the choice of investors worldwide. As a member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, we will lead the financial industry by seeking out and generating new businesses. Our goal is to become the number one investment trust company in Japan, and the investment management company of choice throughout Asia and the rest of the world, thereby contributing sustainable economic growth in Japan and across the globe.
501 to 1000 staff
Mufg Asset Management Uk
MUFG has been providing asset management services for over 60 years; an unparalleled breadth of expertise has been built up in asset management and the management of Japanese and Global assets in particular. We manage $791bn (as at 30 September 2025) of assets for institutional investors around the world. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.(MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups with total assets of approximately USD 2.9 trillion. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with over 2,100 locations in more than 50 countries. The Group has over employees and offers services including asset management, commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance and leasing. One of the first Japanese signatories in May 2006 to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), MUFG is one of the largest manager of corporate pension trust assets in Japan as well as one of the top managers for publicly offered mutual funds in Japan. MUFG: Trust Bank, as a responsible institutional investor, also declared adoption of the Japan’s Stewardship Code introduced in March 2014. MUFG Asset Management (MUFG AM): Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, along with Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co, Ltd, Mitsubishi UFJ Real Estate Asset Management Co, Ltd, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management (UK) Ltd. and Mitsubishi UFJ Alternative Investments Co, Ltd, forms the MUFG Asset Management (MUFG AM) brand, which is an asset management entity of MUFG. MUFG AM aims to achieve the sustainable business growth of its portfolio companies and to enhance their value while working together as a group to resolve social issues.
11 to 50 staff
Seiryu Asset Management Ltd
AKASAKA SUGAI BLDG. 2F 2-20-19 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-00522 JAPAN
11 to 50 staff
Phenix Capital Group
We envision a world in which capital helps to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our mission is to enable and catalyse investments that realise social, environmental and financial returns. Phenix Capital Group is a long focused on the following activities: Highly curated conferences & events Since 2012, we have designed and curated high-quality convenings for institutional investors and asset owners, with the mission of fostering meaningful peer-to-peer dialogue. Our programmes create trusted spaces for in-depth discussions among impact investing leaders, provide practical tools and know-how to scale impact allocations, and equip new investors with the knowledge needed to begin investing with impact. Join for a global or regionally focused convenings: • IMPACT SUMMIT EUROPE (Global assembly)| Amsterdam • IMPACT SUMMIT AMERICA | New York City • IMPACT SUMMIT ASIA | Singapore • IMPACT SEMINAR SERIES | Various regions. Market intelligence & Publications We publish thematic Impact Reports, Investor Surveys, Case Studies, practical impact investing resources, expert interviews, and the Faces of Impact series. For over a decade, PCG has been tracking the evolution of the impact investing universe, aggregating data and sharing insights with the market through its Impact Fund and Investor Database (managed by PCG Impact team). Our database captures commitments across asset classes, geographies, SDGs, and impact themes, covering: • institutional-quality impact funds • 1,500+ impact investors - PCG Impact Phenix Capital Group announced its investment advisory services launch as a separate business named PCG Impact, effective 9th July 2025. PCG Impact's mission will remain to empower investors to integrate mission-aligned impact investment strategies into their portfolios to deliver measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside financial performance.
11 to 50 staff
Aizawa Asset Management Co., Ltd
Aizawa Asset Management Co. is an asset management company that handles alternative investments such as hedge funds and private equity assets.
11 to 50 staff
Ant Capital Partners Co., Ltd
Ant Capital Partners | Private Equity for Japanese Mid-Market Excellence Since Ant Capital Partners has been at the forefront of Japan's private equity landscape, dedicated to transforming mid-sized companies through capital, expertise, and genuine partnership. Headquartered in Tokyo's prestigious Marunouchi Building, we manage multiple investment funds focused on buyout investments and solution investments. Our Investment Philosophy We believe private equity should be more than financial engineering. Our signature "Hands-on with Grit"() approach means our investment professionals embed themselves within portfolio companies—not just as board observers, but as hands-on operators driving strategic and operational transformation. This commitment has earned us a unique reputation: portfolio companies often tell us,"You've changed our perception of investment funds." Comprehensive Value Creation Platform Buyout Investment: Control investments with active management participation Solution Investment: Capital restructuring, succession solutions, and going-private transactions Asia Expansion Support: Expert team with deep regional networks AI/DX Transformation: In-house specialists driving business model innovation Sustainable Growth: ESG integration as a PRI signatory since 2016 Our Heritage & Governance Originally established through a joint venture between Nikko Principal Investments and UK-based Ant Factory Holdings, we have evolved into an independent, employee-majority-owned firm. Our shareholders include Norinchukin Bank and Mitsui Bussan Enterprise Investment—partners who share our long-term vision for Japanese enterprise. Our Mission Japan's mid-sized companies represent over 99% of all enterprises and drive the nation's GDP. We exist to help these companies unlock global potential, navigate succession challenges, and achieve sustainable growth—ultimately contributing to Japan's economic revitalization.
51 to 200 staff
Mitsubishi Ufj Asset Management
To fulfill our fiduciary responsibilities as an investment trust company, we will always respect the trust our clients have placed in us and act on their behalf. To fulfill our fiduciary responsibilities as an investment trust company representing our investor clients, we will always keep the best interests of those clients in mind as we carry out our day-to-day duties on their behalf. Combined with a stable management foundation, this will enable us to earn even greater trust among our clients, which in turn will lead to new client relationships. As an organization of true professionals, we will continue to provide our clients with added value that exceeds their expectations. As an organization of true professionals, our strength lies in our triumvirate of stable, high-level investment management capabilities, ability to offer products with real global reach, and skill in providing prompt, quality support. This will enable us to continually provide our clients with added value that exceeds their expectations. We will be an investment trust company that is number one in Japan, a leader in Asia, and the choice of investors worldwide. As a member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, we will lead the financial industry by seeking out and generating new businesses. Our goal is to become the number one investment trust company in Japan, and the investment management company of choice throughout Asia and the rest of the world, thereby contributing sustainable economic growth in Japan and across the globe.
201 to 500 staff
Rogers Investment Advisors Kk
Rogers Investment Advisors K.K. is part of the award-winning Wolver Hill group of companies, an Asia-focused alternative investment asset management and advisory group established by Edward J. Rogers in 2006. With offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore, the group has used its local presence to establish best-in-class investment, operations and risk due diligence processes that have been used to create funds that have consistently yielded superior portfolio performance for clients. The group is positioned to capitalize on the growing Asia-focused fund industry through its local presence, global footprint and historical success in seeding and growing Asian financial services businesses.
11 to 50 staff
Alternative Investment Capital
Founded in 2002, Alternative Investment Capital Limited has provided asset management services and advisory services in private equity fund investments for Japan’s institutional investors and pension funds. Alternative Investment Capital Limited continues to secure a leading position in private equity investments as a bridge between Japan and the rest of the world.
11 to 50 staff
Gci Asset Management, Inc
GCI Asset Management is a Tokyo-based independent investment management firm with affiliated entities in London, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Our principal business is to manage clients' capital through hedge fund strategies. Established in we focus on developing innovative investment strategies that exhibit low correlation to traditional asset classes. We place strong emphasis on fiduciary principles that serve to guide its investment process and risk management. This has allowed GCI to establish trusted relationship with its clients that consist largely of Japanese pension funds, financial institutions and institutional investors globally. Please send all investor relations/fund inquiries and regulatory disclosure matters to: fcr@gci.jp Please send all other inquiries including press-related informational/data requests to: info@gci.jp
51 to 200 staff
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10001+ staff
Sompo Japan Dc Securities
Sompo Japan DC Securities is the leading provider of 401(k)-type corporate defined contribution retirement plan services in Japan. Its bilingual service model has made it the market leader with over 30% market share for all DC plans implemented by foreign capitalized multinational companies in Japan. The company's bundled service model is based on its proprietary recordkeeping system, which is seamlessly integrated with plan administration services. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo Japan Insurance (formerly Yasuda Kasai), the number two property and casualty insurance provider in Japan.
51 to 200 staff
Marathon Capital Partners Inc
A buyout fund management company founded by an individual with the most experience in business succession investment of SMEs in Japan. We operate the Japan Professional CEO Association as a solution for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a value range of 50 million to 500 million yen in terms of EBITDA, aiming to enhance their value. By leveraging the professional executives affiliated with this association, we enable even small-scale SMEs to benefit from top-level talent, surpassing the capabilities of traditional funds, and achieving significant improvements in corporate value. As a result, we have established a system capable of fostering the growth of more than ten companies annually. Our company provides services for: Small and medium-sized enterprises entering the business succession phase, Small and medium-sized enterprises seeking further growth. We offer an execution service for enhancing corporate value utilizing top-class talent, which is often challenging for other funds. As a result, we have successfully achieved a significantly higher increase in corporate value compared to previous benchmarks.
11 to 50 staff
Simplex Asset Management
Simplex Asset Management is a pioneer of hedge funds in Japan, providing high-quality financial strategies and products to investors by leveraging cutting-edge financial engineering and expertise. Our businesses include Japanese equities, QIS, private debt, and more. Firm AUM:$7.9 billion (September 2024) HFM Asian Performance Awards 2023 Management Firm of the Year
11 to 50 staff
Global X Etfs Japan
Global X ETFs200810Global XETF globalxetfs.co.jp Global X Japan 3174 - Global X ETFs was founded in 2008. For more than a decade, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup spans disruptive technology, equity income, and more. Or simply put, we strive to offer investors something beyond ordinary. Explore our funds, research and insights, and more at globalxetfs.co.jp This is the official account of Global X Japan Financial Instruments Business Operator, Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 3174 Member of Japan Investment Advisers Association Member of the Investment Trusts Association of Japan
51 to 200 staff
Japan Alternative Investment Co., Ltd
As our name suggests, we are a securities/investment management firm specializing in alternative investments, founded in December 2001 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. Since then we have been expanding the scale of our business alongside the development of alternative investment in Japan, servicing the investors as the leader in the field. Not only at the dawn of alternative investment, which is the time of our inception, but also up until today when alternative investment is receiving high recognition, we have been earning ourselves a high reputation for our customer creed, quality of service and high quality product lineup.
11 to 50 staff
Pareto Investment Management Limited
Pareto is one of the world's foremost currency risk managers with assignments from sophisticated institutional investors worldwide. Our product offering covers currency overlay, currency multi strategy, specialist currency alpha and systematic global macro programs. We have an exemplary client-focused culture and to serve our global clients, we have FSA Appointed Representatives in New York and Sydney and a branch in Tokyo.
51 to 200 staff
Strategic Capital, Inc
Strategic Capital, one of the only Tokyo-based activist hedge funds, invests in publicly traded, asset-rich, stable Japanese companies that are at substantial discounts to intrinsic value. As Activists, we engage with and aggressively pressure management to improve corporate governance and capital allocation to unlock shareholder value. Our constant communications are direct and our proposals sensible, but if management remains ignorant or unpliable, we will take more aggressive measures both public and private to deliver results for our investors.
11 to 50 staff
Zenza Capital
Zenza Capital is a closely held investment group that primarily invests in precious metals, stocks, stock options, warrants and profit-sharing certificates issued by blue-chip corporations in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region. The company is involved in the acquisition of intellectual property, proprietary product formulations, computer software technology, and international real estate acquisitions, in addition to being pioneers in the blockchain space. Zenza Capital Holdings has been granted the Official Trademark for R¥O Coin - the first digital asset that truly embodies Japan’s first official ancient currency. Heralding a new age in blockchain usability, RYO is designed to be ultra-flexible, ultra-scalable, ultra-secure and user-friendly to ensure a vast global reach and worldwide adoption. The RYO ecosystem is comprised of limitless solutions that are seamlessly and securely integrated into Zenza Capital’s proprietary Global Payment Security® (GPS) Life Wallet®, a revolutionary multi-platform software that not only enables the use of R¥O, other cryptocurrencies and payment methods for products and services, but allows users to access their favorite social network platforms and other aspects of their daily lives through an all-in-one solution portal that is simple, fun and engaging.
11 to 50 staff
