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Private equityTokyo · Growth–Late Stage · 24 people tracked
Also known as Japan Industrial Solutions Co., Ltd.
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Investment thesis
JIS positions itself as a capital partner that helps companies raise their corporate value and global competitiveness. Working alongside leading financial institutions, governmental organizations, and institutional investors in Japan and abroad, the firm leverages its experience, expertise, and professional network to support business restructuring, reorganization, and growth beyond existing boundaries. Its investments span equity and subordinated debt instruments, including stock acquisition rights and class shares, often in established industrial companies.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 24 people
from the firm's website
Joined JIS as a part-time director in 2010 and became CEO in 2016. Spent over 25 years in investment roles at Mitsubishi Corporation and founded/led Mitsubishi Corp.-UBS Realty. Holds a law degree from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Wharton.
Joined JIS in 2020, involved in deal sourcing and investee support. Formerly general manager of Corporate Research at Mizuho Bank. Holds a bachelor's in Economics from Kyoto University.
Joined JIS in 2019, involved in deal sourcing and investee support. Formerly general manager of Public & Financial Institutions Banking at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. Holds a bachelor's from Keio University and a master's in Economics from the University of Tokyo.
Joined JIS in 2019, involved in deal sourcing and investee support. Formerly Deputy Head of the Solution Products Division at MUFG Bank. Holds a bachelor's in Economics from the University of Tokyo.
Joined JIS in 2023 to head the IR Division. Spent 19 years at DBJ's Corporate Investment Division, most recently as General Manager of the Regional Investment Department. Holds a law degree from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from the University of Maryland.
Joined JIS in 2011, focusing on deal sourcing and board support for investee companies. Formerly deputy general manager of Credit Engineering at Mizuho Bank. Holds an MBA from Stanford and a bachelor's from Hitotsubashi University; a CPA (US) and CMA of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan.
Joined JIS in 2019 to oversee the Investment and IR divisions. Previously worked at Mitsubishi Corporation, Red Diamond Capital, Vestar Capital Partners, and made Partner at Polaris Capital Group. Holds a bachelor's from Hitotsubashi University and an MBA from Stanford.
Joined JIS in 2011 and oversees the Investment and Administration divisions. Previously worked at Nomura Principal Finance, Morgan Stanley Japan Securities, and Marunouchi Capital. Holds a bachelor's in Economics and Political Science from Waseda University.
Joined JIS in 2018, working on deal sourcing, analysis, execution, and investee support. Previously handled M&A at Nomura Securities, equity/bond investing at Citigroup, and bond investing at Deutsche Securities. Holds an MEng in Aeronautical Engineering from Imperial College London.
Joined JIS in 2013, working on deal sourcing, analysis, execution, and investee support. Previously handled auditing at Ernst & Young ShinNihon and M&A advisory at GCA Savvian. Holds a bachelor's from Kyoto University and is a CPA (Japan).
Joined JIS in 2018, working on deal sourcing, analysis, execution, and investee support. Previously handled international investment at TEPCO Holdings and M&A/market-entry strategy at Roland Berger. Holds a bachelor's from Waseda University and an MBA from Dartmouth's Tuck School.
Joined JIS in 2025, working on deal sourcing, analysis, execution, and investee support. Previously handled M&A advisory at RECOF, Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Holds a bachelor's in Social Sciences from Hitotsubashi University.
Joined JIS in 2022, working on deal sourcing, analysis, execution, and investee support. Previously handled corporate financing and M&A at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and M&A advisory at Nomura Securities. Holds a bachelor's in Commerce from Hitotsubashi University.
Joined JIS in 2022, working on deal sourcing, analysis, execution, and investee support. Previously handled M&A advisory at Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory and RECOF Corporation. Holds an MBA from Hitotsubashi University.
Joined JIS in 2016, working on deal sourcing, analysis, execution, and investee support. Previously handled M&A advisory at RECOF Corporation. Holds a bachelor's in Commerce from Hitotsubashi University.
Joined JIS in 2020, working on deal sourcing, analysis, execution, and investee support. Previously handled M&A advisory at Mizuho Securities. Holds a bachelor's in Economics from the University of Tokyo.
Joined JIS in 2021, responsible for legal, compliance, and internal audit. A lawyer qualified in Japan and New York, he previously worked at law firms on financing and securities transactions and in legal departments at Mitsubishi Motors and Mizuho Financial Group. Holds a law degree from Tohoku University and an LLM from the University of Pennsylvania.
Joined JIS in 2018, responsible for finance, accounting, and general affairs. Previously worked at a regional bank and an insurance company, then as accounting manager at Mitsubishi Corp.-UBS Realty. Holds a BA in Education from Shizuoka University.
Joined JIS in 2017 and heads the Administration Division, overseeing finance, accounting, HR, general affairs, and IT. Previously worked at Mitsubishi Corporation and served as SVP at Diamond Realty Investments and director at Mitsubishi Corp.-UBS Realty. Holds a BA in Economics from Northeast Missouri State University.
Joined JIS in 2017, responsible for general affairs and IT systems. Previously worked in aircraft maintenance and logistics core-system integration, and managed general affairs/IT at Mitsubishi Corp.-UBS Realty. Graduated from the Kokusai Aviation College.
Joined JIS in 2022, responsible for fundraising and investor relations in the IR Division. Previously worked in sales for pension funds and financial institutions at Mizuho Trust & Banking. Holds a degree from Chuo University.
Joined JIS in 2024, working on deal sourcing, analysis, execution, and investee support. Previously handled M&A advisory at GCA Corporation (Houlihan Lokey) and worked at a Japanese private equity firm. Holds a law degree from Keio University.
Joined JIS in 2013, responsible for finance, accounting, and HR. Previously worked in international securities trading at a Japanese securities firm and held managerial roles at foreign securities firms. Holds a doctorate from Takushoku University's Graduate School of Commerce.
Joined JIS in 2017, responsible for fundraising and investor relations in the IR Division. Previously handled accounting at a foreign manufacturer and fund administration at Advantage Partners. Holds a BA in Literature from Rikkyo University.
What they invest in
from 7 of 22 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×5New Materials ×3Hardware ×2Cleantech ×1Construction Tech ×1Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:Japan×7
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHokkaido Natural Bio Group manufactures cosmetics and health food products featuring placenta extracts and human adipose-derived stem cell exosomes.
ConsumerHealthtechHokkaido, JP
Joban Kosan is a Japanese company whose main business is the operation of Spa Resort Hawaiians, a leisure and spa resort facility.
Travel & HospitalityWellness & FitnessIwaki, JP
Founded in 1959, this Japanese manufacturer produces and sells business equipment under the "MS Shredder" brand, including shredders and voice-call devices.
Advanced ManufacturingCybersecurityHardwareTokyo, JP
八木 崇吉(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Co-investorsJAFCO Group
Nippon Seiro is a wax manufacturer producing specialty waxes used in end products such as food, automotive, and leisure goods, as well as for industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsJapan, JP
瀧本 丈平(代表取締役社長 (President & Representative Director))
This appears to be the investor relations page of a company that communicates with its shareholders and investors.
Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials
NSK Steering & Control Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures automotive steering products, including mechanical components, electronic products (ECUs, motors, sensors), software, and electric power assist steering (EPAS) systems for vehicles.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP
大竹 成人(代表取締役 社長 (President & Representative Director))
Advanced metals products, components and materials manufacturer (formerly Hitachi Metals).
Tokyo Rope's environmental product line covers wire ropes and engineering products for cranes, cableways, and marine mooring, plus carbon-fiber composite cables (CFCC) for power transmission and civil-engineering reinforcement, and disaster-prevention systems such as rockfall nets and flood/tsunami barriers.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsTokyo, JP
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Bloom Dining Service Co., Ltd.Hitachi Metals, Ltd.JEOL Ltd.MITSUBA CorporationNIHON DEMPA KOGYO CO., LTD.Nippon Chemi-Con CorporationSharp CorporationSpa Resort HawaiiansSUMCO CorporationTokuyama CorporationTokyo Rope ManufacturingULVAC, Inc.UNITIKA Ltd.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Japan Industrial Solutions made?
- Japan Industrial Solutions has 22 tracked investments.
- What stage does Japan Industrial Solutions invest at?
- Japan Industrial Solutions invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Japan Industrial Solutions focus on?
- Japan Industrial Solutions focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, New Materials, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Japan Industrial Solutions located?
- Japan Industrial Solutions is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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