Unison Capital
Private equityTokyo · Growth–Late Stage · 5 people tracked
Also known as Unison Capital, Inc.
Investment thesis
Unison Capital focuses on mid-cap companies, primarily within the healthcare, consumer and B2B service sectors. As an early private equity investor in Japan, it seeks to help companies reach new growth trajectories by aligning the interests and values of management, employees and shareholders. The firm leverages distinguishing capabilities to invest in and support the growth of mid-cap businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 54 portfolio companiesConsumer ×2Healthtech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Creator Economy ×1Hardware ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:Japan×4
Investments · 54 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBakery and confectionery brand operator.
Leading wedding hall operator in Korea running The Chapel, LaCucina and Apelgamo brands.
Optical fiber network service provider (formerly UCOM).
Auto parts manufacturer acquired through Japan's first two-step tender offer.
Publisher specializing in PC and video game-related publications.
Specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rheumatoid arthritis and orthopedics.
Service provider specializing in operational support for dental clinics.
Holding company operating a platform to acquire and manage home-visit nursing service providers.
Service provider specializing in operational support for hospitals.
Holding company operating a platform to consolidate and manage community pharmacies.
Property management service provider acquired from Cosmos Initia.
Specialty apparel retailer headlined by the FREAK'S STORE brand.
Specialty chemical manufacturer (formerly Sony Chemical) acquired from Sony Group.
Leading Korean fashion and cosmetics online retailer in Japan.
Multi-branded restaurant chain operator with a strong presence in the Kansai region.
Drug Eleven operates a chain of drugstores and dispensing pharmacies that fill prescriptions issued by medical institutions nationwide, alongside retail products and services.
ConsumerHealthtechRetail Tech
Co-investorsPolaris Capital Group
Wine importer, wholesaler, and retailer.
Leading health supplements distributor in Korea.
Premium bubble tea chain with over 1,400 stores worldwide.
Leading specialty food/ingredients importer and distributor in Korea.
Specialty coffee bean importer and distributor in Korea operating the TERAROSA brand.
Real estate asset management company (formerly MK Capital Management).
Distributor of construction materials and tools with over 60 stores, acquired from LIXIL Group.
Childcare service provider operating daycare facilities and childcare worker information portals.
KIRIU manufactures automotive brake and suspension-related safety components for global vehicle manufacturers, with expertise in optimized design, noise reduction, and lightweight engineering.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials足利市, JP
武岡 一満(代表取締役社長)
Co-investorsSumitomo Corporation
HERALBONY is a creative company that builds sustainable business models around artworks created by artists with disabilities, managing over 2,000 pieces and distributing fair royalties to creators.
ConsumerCreator EconomyImpact & Social GoodSocialTokyo, JP
Exclusive master franchisee of the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts brand in Japan.
EC mall platform connecting restaurants and bento shops with corporate boxed lunch and catering needs.
Specialty pharmaceutical company focused on CNS, acquired from Lupin Group.
LTL Pharma acquires and develops long-established pharmaceutical drugs (long-life medications) from originator manufacturers, maintaining consistent supply and quality standards for healthcare providers and patients.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Hotel and restaurant chain operator running limited-service hotels across Japan.
Franchise liquor store chain operator.
Shoe repair, key replication and related repair services provider with over 500 stores.
Leading battery management system parts manufacturer in Korea.
Omni-channel fresh produce platform in Korea.
Consumer finance service provider focused on a female customer base.
Global leading dental implant developer and manufacturer, distributing to over 90 countries.
Leading space/facility service provider in Korea operating the TOZ brand.
Manufacturer and distributor of clean beauty cosmetics, known for the Rishiri Hair Color brand.
Condominium developer focused on the Tokyo region, acquired from Recruit Group.
Leading specialty cheese manufacturer and distributor in Korea.
Leading shoes retailer in Korea targeting females in their 20s-30s.
Restaurant chain operator in Korea running Brooklyn the Burger Joint and Hyodo Chicken brands.
General outsourcing service provider serving corporations and municipalities.
Specialty pharmaceutical company focused on dental medicines.
Udon noodle restaurant chain operator in the Kitakyushu region.
Leading shaved ice dessert franchise operator in Korea with over 600 stores.
Plastic molding parts manufacturer acquired from Kyoden Group.
Leading Japanese luxury jeweler specializing in pearl and diamond jewelry.
Branded confectionery products manufacturer.
Leading provider of traffic enforcement systems in Korea.
Leading manufacturer of prepared frozen foods in Korea.
Travel agency catering to Japan's senior market, acquired from Recruit Group.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Unison Capital made?
- Unison Capital has 54 tracked investments.
- What stage does Unison Capital invest at?
- Unison Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Unison Capital focus on?
- Unison Capital focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Unison Capital located?
- Unison Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does Unison Capital co-invest with?
- Unison Capital most often shares deals with Polaris Capital Group, Premier Partners, Sumitomo Corporation, among 3 tracked co-investors.
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