private equity
Japan Post Insurance, KKR, and Global Atlantic, a leading provider of retirement security and investment solutions, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, have entered into definitive agreements under which Japan Post Insurance will invest $2 billion (approx. JPY 300 billion) in a new vehicle sponsored by Global Atlantic. Japan Post
alternatives
Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager, has completed the final close of Japan DC Partners I LP (“JDC I” or the “Fund”), marking Ares’ first vehicle dedicated to data center investment and development. With approximately US$2.4 billion (¥350 billion) in total equity commitments, the Fund
alternatives
Keyaki Capital, a Tokyo-based, VC-backed, and tech-enabled financial services platform led by CEO Taiki Kimura, announced the official launch of its Online Private Asset Investment Platform. This platform is the first of its kind in Japan to exclusively offer private equity, private credit, and other private asset investment funds online
sustainability
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank has made an impact equity investment in the "Japan Hydrogen Fund", a fund established by the Japan Hydrogen Association in cooperation with Advantage Partners that specializes in investments in hydrogen-related areas. SuMi TRUST Bank will utilize a capital surplus from April 2022 that was
private equity
The Cool Japan Fund (CJF) has decided to invest up to 6 billion JPY in Japan Activation Capital II, a fund that invests in publicly listed Japanese companies that are committed to long-term, sustainable growth and corporate value creation, in collaboration with their management team based on a relationship of
venture capital
Fin Capital, a global asset manager specializing in B2B FinTech, will establish a formal presence in Asia, opening an office in Tokyo as its Asia headquarters. Tokyo was selected based on Fin Capital’s strong relationships with Japanese institutions, and the country’s robust and globally respected financial services ecosystem.
venture capital
Nomura Capital Partners (NCAP) has entered into a capital alliance with Tap, through Nomura Capital Partners 2 Investment Limited Partnership, a fund managed by NCAP. The shareholding ratio and the deal value are undisclosed. Tap has been a leading solution vendor specializing in property management systems (PMS) for hotels and