mergers & acquisitions
ORIX Corporation announced in the May 12, 2025 press release “ORIX Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Majority Interest (Consolidation) in Hilco Global” that its group company in the U.S., ORIX Corporation USA (OCU), has decided to enter into a nonbinding Letter of Intent with Hilco Trading, a U.
venture capital
AN Venture Partners (ANV), a global biotech venture capital firm, announced the final close of its first fund, AN Venture Partners I, achieving its target of USD 200m (JPY 29bn), one of the largest Japan-focused biotech venture capital funds to date, and also one of the largest first-time biotech venture
venture capital
Geodesic Capital, a venture capital firm focused on strategic technology investments to bridge Silicon Valley and Japan, announced the completion of initial fundraising of $250 million (approximately ¥38.7 billion) for its new fund "Geodesic Alliance Fund." This fund represents an unprecedented venture fund aimed at advancing the
tokenization
Mercurity Fintech Holding (MFH), a digital FinTech group, has entered into a strategic partnership with SBI Digital Markets (SBIDM), a subsidiary of SBI Digital Asset Holdings, the digital asset arm of Japan's leading conglomerate SBI Group. The underlying objective of this partnership is to accelerate the adoption of
Insurance
Tokio Marine Holdings has launched "Tokio Marine GX," a new international offering founded upon GCube, a global leader in underwriting and risk management for renewable energy. This offering aims to further promote Tokio Marine's efforts to support the achievement of carbon neutrality and the transition to
venture capital
Global VCs are increasingly drawn to Japan, recognizing its evolving tech scene, strong research capabilities, and a rising generation of talent embracing entrepreneurship. They seek startups with global visions, a "Silicon Valley" mindset, and the potential to disrupt industries beyond Japan's borders. While Japan's
alternatives
Tokyo-based Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, a leading trust bank, and Chicago-based GCM Grosvenor, a leading global alternative asset management solutions provider, have announced a strategic partnership to offer clients best-in-class alternative investment products to capitalize on the attractive Japanese market demand for alternative investment solutions that add value to investment
mergers & acquisitions
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI), a subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group, is entering into agreements with the founding family of W. R. Berkley (WRB) which entail an investment by MSI in shares of outstanding WRB common stock. WRB is a Fortune 500 Company and a leader in specialty insurance
venture capital
Neobank Zolve, focused on cross-border financial solutions, has raised USD 251 million in equity and debt financing. The Series B round was led by Creaegis and saw participation from HSBC, SBI Investment, GMO Venture Partners, DG Daiwa Ventures, and existing investors Accel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sparta Group, and DST Global.