MITSUI & CO., Principal Investments
Corporate VCTokyo · Growth–Late Stage
Also known as MITSUI & CO., Principal Investments LTD.
Investment thesis
MCPI is the principal investment and private equity arm of Mitsui & Co. Group. It concentrates on revitalizing regionally based food and beverage manufacturers in Japan, aiming to contribute to regional regeneration. Recognizing that many local producers face challenges around overseas expansion, digital transformation, and business succession, MCPI leverages Mitsui's food industry networks, management improvement expertise, and M&A know-how to help these businesses achieve sustainable growth. It invests through managed investment limited partnerships, offering flexible solutions such as growth finance and business succession support to owners and M&A advisors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 15 portfolio companiesConsumer ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Direct to Consumer ×1Enterprise Software ×1FoodTech ×1Hardware ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1New Materials ×1
HQs:Japan×4
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAio Precision (株式会社アイオー精密) is a Japanese manufacturer providing precision cutting, grinding, heat treatment, surface treatment, and sub-assembly services for various metals and resins.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsHanamaki, JP
鬼柳一宏(代表取締役社長 (President & Representative Director))
Manufactures and sells crown restoration materials for dental laboratories and clinics.
Hokkaido Yusō is a logistics company providing general cargo transportation, food distribution, and trunk-line shipping services using large and medium-sized trucks, as well as warehouse operations in the Kanto region of Japan.
Logistics & Supply ChainMaebashi, JP
Provides floor settlement correction and ground improvement services using proprietary methods such as TerraTech.
Local manufacturer of traditional confectionery
OWNDAYS is an eyeglasses and eyewear retailer offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and accessories.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerRetail Tech
Wholesale distribution and slitting of metal materials including copper, aluminum, and stainless steel.
Local food and beverage manufacturer
BRIANZA is a restaurant group operating Italian dining establishments in Japan.
ConsumerFoodTechNagoya, JP
Softbrain develops CRM/SFA (Customer Relationship Management/Sales Force Automation) software, specifically its flagship product esm (eSalesManager), which helps businesses improve sales productivity and customer engagement.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP
Co-investorsNippon Venture CapitalPolaris Capital Group
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has MITSUI & CO., Principal Investments made?
- MITSUI & CO., Principal Investments has 15 tracked investments.
- What stage does MITSUI & CO., Principal Investments invest at?
- MITSUI & CO., Principal Investments invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does MITSUI & CO., Principal Investments focus on?
- MITSUI & CO., Principal Investments focuses on Consumer, FoodTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is MITSUI & CO., Principal Investments located?
- MITSUI & CO., Principal Investments is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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