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 14 of 50 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×8Enterprise Software ×4Hardware ×4Construction Tech ×3HR Tech ×3New Materials ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2
HQs:Japan×13
Investments · 50 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDaiichi 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
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))
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))
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
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)
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))
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
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 provides digital certificates, SSL/TLS encryption, and public key infrastructure (PKI) services for securing communications and managing identity across web servers, cloud services, IoT devices, and enterprise networks.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS
Co-investorsGMO Internet
John Masters Organics is a beauty and skincare company that produces organic and plant-based cosmetic products, including the Phytosolution Refining Essence—a multi-use facial toner formulated with plant extracts and scientific ingredients to address complex skin concerns.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
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))
UT Group operates a platform for workforce management and career development in Japan, addressing diverse employment conditions, skills training, and life-stage support for Japanese workers and foreign nationals seeking employment in Japan.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR Tech
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CCG HOLDINGS Inc.Ceremore, Inc.Cine Focus Corp.Eisebu Holdings CorporationEISEBU PLUS CORPORATIONFood Label Holdings Co., Ltd.Fuji Electronics Industries Co., Ltd.Gansui CorporationInamoto Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Japan Chain Holdings Co., Ltd.Maruei Sangyo Co., Ltd.MAXCO CHAIN, Ltd.Murayama Inc.Natura Purify Research Institute Co., Ltd.Owari Precise Products Co., Ltd.Progress Group Co., Ltd.Qualtec Co., Ltd.Seekel Holdings Co., Ltd.Sugiyama Chain Co., Ltd.Tamura Plastic Co., Ltd.アイナックス稲本株式会社エイセブプラス株式会社ゼクサスチェン株式会社不二電子工業株式会社丸栄産業株式会社尾張精機株式会社岩水開発株式会社日進機工株式会社株式会社クオルテック株式会社シネ・フォーカス株式会社セレモア株式会社ナチュラピュリファイ研究所株式会社フードレーベルホールディングス株式会社ムラヤマ株式会社島田製作所株式会社第一工業田村プラスチック製品株式会社
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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