Rising Japan Equity
Private equityGrowth–Late Stage
Also known as Rising Japan Equity, Inc.
Investment thesis
Rising Japan Equity invests in established mid-sized Japanese operating companies across manufacturing, services and consumer-related sectors, typically taking full or majority ownership through tender offers, buyouts, or share purchases. It works with founders and management on succession and growth situations, then exits by selling stakes to strategic corporate acquirers or via public listings on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The firm has raised and closed multiple successive funds (No.1 through No.3) and completed registration as a Financial Instruments Business Operator in Japan for investment management and Type II financial instruments business.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 17, 2026.
What they invest in
from 13 of 50 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×8Hardware ×4Construction Tech ×3Enterprise Software ×3New Materials ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Direct to Consumer ×2E-commerce ×2
HQs:Japan×12
Investments · 50 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathOsaka-based company and affiliates; RJE No.3 Fund investee.
Tachikawa-based company; RJE No.3 Fund investee, sold to Kinpoudou Holdings.
Rental and operation of audio-visual systems.
Daiichi Kogyo (株式会社第一工業) is a Japanese construction company specializing in ground/soil surveys and ground improvement works.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechTokyo, JP
Nagoya-based company (formerly Eisebu Plus); RJE No.3 Fund investee, sold to Open Up Group.
A message-from-the-CEO page for エイセブプラス株式会社 (Eisebu-P) that expresses the company's commitment to service quality and being a trusted partner, but does not describe its concrete products or services.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMobility & TransportationSector AgnosticToyota, JP
Toru Kani(代表取締役社長 (President & Representative Director))可児 徹(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))
Staffing and contracting services for automotive manufacturers.
Wholesale of dry- and chilled-food products.
Fuji Electronics Industries manufactures precision press parts, precision composite molded parts, electronic component assemblies, and dies/molds for the electronics industry.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsNagoya, JP
Hideaki Muramatsu(President & Representative Director)村松 英明(代表取締役社長 (President & Representative Director))
Manufacturer of precision press products for automotive and smartphone components.
Fulmark designs consumer marketing experiences by combining AI- and data-driven strategy with brand engagement across digital and physical touchpoints.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechTokyo, JP
Geotechnical investigation and civil engineering company.
Ishikawa-based company; RJE No.1 Fund invested in 2015.
Inax Inamoto is a Japanese engineering company that supplies industrial laundry equipment, systems, and after-sales service for the cleaning and linen supply industry.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRoboticsTokyo, JP
Isamu Yonekada(Representative Director & President)
Holding company for Sugiyama Chain, ZEXUS CHAIN and MAXCO Chain; RJE No.2 Fund investee, sold to Mitsui Matsushima Holdings.
Repair and maintenance for steel and concrete structures.
Maruei Sangyo is a Japanese contractor specializing in anti-corrosion (bosyoku) maintenance and repair for social infrastructure, offering painting, heat/acid-resistant coating, concrete corrosion protection, resin lining, FRP fabrication, and large-scale building renovation.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsKitakyushu, JP
谷岡 豊(代表取締役社長 (President))
North American affiliate of ZEXUS CHAIN; RJE No.2 Fund investee.
Planning and production of event decoration and displays.
Development and sale of natural cosmetics.
Nissin Kiko provides industrial waterjet cleaning and maintenance services for automotive production lines, power and petrochemical plants, public infrastructure (bridges, tunnels, dams), and steel and paper facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnergy
Manufacturer of precision forgings, screws and fasteners for automobiles.
UT Group provides staffing, recruitment, and career development services to connect job seekers with employment opportunities and help them build skills and careers.
HR TechTokyo, JP
Conformity and quality assessment of electric parts and semiconductors for automotive components; testing equipment development.
Mito-based company (formerly Seekel Co., Ltd.); RJE No.2 Fund investee, sold to UT Group.
Shimada Works (株式会社島田製作所) is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in metal press processing, press die design and production, press-related equipment, and transfer robot manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsJoso, JP
中西 隆之(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
GlobalSign is a Certificate and Identity Authority providing digital certificates and identity solutions for securing enterprises in the digital age.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsGMO Internet
John Masters Organics is a brand selling organic hair, skin, and body care products such as oils, shampoos, conditioners, cleansers, and hair brushes.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Manufacturer of plastic products for automotive components including side visors.
Zexus Chain (ゼクサスチェン) is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial chains, including roller chains and various conveyor chains used in steel, paper, chemical, food processing, sewage treatment, parking facilities, escalators, and amusement rides.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsTokyo, JP
小谷 恭弘(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))
Manufacture, sale and maintenance of commercial laundry machines and equipment engineering; invested Mar 2015, fully sold to Miura in Jul 2017.
Automotive development support, technical contracting and staffing; invested Sep 2023, fully sold to Open Up Group in Oct 2025.
Manufacturing business; invested Nov 2021, holding-company shares fully transferred to Mitsui Matsushima Holdings in Dec 2023/Mar 2024.
Precision press and molded parts, electronic component assembly, mold manufacturing; invested Dec 2011, fully sold to Seiko Giken in May 2013.
Repair and maintenance for steel and concrete structures; invested Jan 2024, fully sold to Sankyu in Mar 2026.
Analysis and reliability testing of electronic and automotive components, test equipment development; invested Apr 2019, exited via IPO share offering in Jul 2023.
AV equipment rental for events; invested Mar 2020, fully sold to Pronexus in Mar 2023.
Planning and sale of cosmetics; invested Mar 2013, fully sold to Scroll in Jan 2017.
Manufacture and sale of food products; invested Oct 2012, fully sold to Pickles Corporation in Mar 2016.
Exhibition decoration and event/facility space planning, design and construction; invested Jul 2017, fully sold to Nippon Television Holdings in Mar 2022.
Manufacture and sale of metal products, mainly automotive parts; invested Dec 2018, fully sold to Sumino Kogyo in Feb 2024.
Manufacture and sale of automotive side visors; invested Jul 2013, fully sold to Dai Nippon Printing in Aug 2015.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Rising Japan Equity made?
- Rising Japan Equity has 50 tracked investments.
- What stage does Rising Japan Equity invest at?
- Rising Japan Equity invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Rising Japan Equity focus on?
- Rising Japan Equity focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Sector Agnostic.
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