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Masashi has many years of experience operating in the investment and loan business during his time at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust ＆ Banking and Japan Post Bank. He contributed to the launch of Japan Post Bank private equity investment program and has been involved in numerous venture capital and private equity investments in Japan and globally.
Masashi has a BA in Economics from Waseda University and MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Executive Officer, Head of Buyout Investments. Naoki joined JPIC from Revamp Corporation, where he was Chief Investment Officer. He was previously with Unison Capital and an Attorney with Nishimura & Asahi. He has been involved in numerous Private Equity deals through the entire deal lifecycle from sourcing to exit, and also has been involved in numerous M&A transaction as a lawyer. He holds a Law degree from Chuo University and is an Attorney at Law.
Joe is a Partner within the Herbert Smith Freehills' Corporate team in Tokyo.
Joe has worked on a wide range of corporate matters with a particular focus on M&A, joint ventures and general corporate and commercial transactions. He regularly advises on transactions in both developed and emerging markets and has worked on deals across numerous jurisdictions in the firm's London and Tokyo offices. Joe also has experience across a wide range of sectors including TMT, consumer, energy, manufacturing and industrials.
Joe was named as a "Next Generation Partner" for Corporate / M&A in Japan by Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024, and is ranked as a leading lawyer for Corporate / M&A in Japan by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024.
He is admitted to practice in New Zealand and in England and Wales and is a licensed Registered Foreign Lawyer (Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi) in Japan.
Cem Goekmen is the Global Head of Corporate Development at Adragos Pharma, one of the fastest-growing global CDMOs pursuing a buy-and-build strategy. Prior to joining Adragos Pharma, Cem served as Investment Director at an alternative asset manager in Switzerland, focusing on European Equities. With nearly a decade of investment banking experience, most recently with Lazard, Cem has specialized in cross-border and cross-Atlantic M&A, as well as advising numerous clients on IPOs in Europe.
Ed heads the Asia based editorial teams for Dealreporter, an M&A news service for merger arbitrage funds, and PaRR, a competition regulatory focused news and database product. He joined Acuris in London in 2007 before moving to Hong Kong in 2014.
Guy joined Sony Network Communications, part of the Sony Group, as a Director of Corporate Development in April 2023, and recently started a concurrent role on the investment team at Sony Ventures Corporation, the venture investment arm of Sony Group Corporation known as the Sony Innovation Fund.
He has wide-ranging experience in originating and executing cross-border M&A transactions, strategic partnerships and incubation projects across various sectors and regions. Previously he held roles at KPMG FAS, Dai-ichi Life, and a tech company.
He holds an M.A. in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the University of York, is a CFA charter holder and has obtained the JLPT N1 qualification.
Jonathan is a Managing Director [and Co-head of M&A1] at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities in Tokyo. Based in Tokyo since 2005, he has advised on Japan-related M&A across various industries for over 20 years, focusing on cross-border transactions. Prior to joining Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley in 2011, he worked for Nomura Securities in Tokyo and London as well as EY in London. Jonathan graduated from Oxford University in 1999.
| 現在は、大手グローバルのテクノロジー系企業でM&A・投資・提携等を含む事業開発を手掛ける。直前職では、フーリハン・ローキー（旧GCA）のMDとして、グローバルでの製薬・バイオ・医療機器・デジタルヘルス等におけるM&A、ベンチャー（出資・調達・公開）、導入・導出等の案件を手掛けた。 前職（デロイト）では、アジア大洋州ライフサイエンスヘッド/執行役員、VC/PE部門副ヘッド。それ以前は三菱UFJモルガンスタンレー証券の投資銀行部門EDとして多数の大型案件（M&A/IPO等）、米国にてベンチャー向け投資・M&A支援、シンクタンクにて調査研究、大手メーカーでPMI・生産/開発・SI等を手掛けた。メリーランド大学（MS・生命情報工学）・ペンシルバニア大学（MBA）・CFA。共著３冊・論文講演多数 | |
Kazuhiko is a global finance and investment expert, with particular expertise in ESG and sustainable finance.
Prior to joining Morrow Sodali, Kazuhiko was a principal advisor at S&P Global Market Intelligence (IHS Markit), providing insight and guidance on ESG to clients in APAC including Japan. Previous roles include promotion of ESG stewardship activities at Daiwa Asset Management. Earlier responsibilities in a long career include international primary markets, quants, corporate access and compliance at Daiwa Securities.
Kazuhiko has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Kyoto University and Master of Business Administration at the University of Chicago. He is a CFA Charterholder.
Gen Tsuchikawa heads up all venture investing activity for Sony globally as CEO of Sony Ventures Corporation.
Sony Ventures manages in excess of US$500 million in capital through four funds all under the Sony Innovation Fund umbrella, including Sony Innovation Fund, Innovation Growth Fund, Sony Innovation Fund : Environment and Sony Innovation Fund 3 L.P..
He has spent 18 years at Sony, and prior to taking this position headed Corporate Development & M&A, Business Development, and Investor Relations at Sony Headquarters. He is concurrently Corporate Vice President for Sony Group Corporation.
Before coming to Sony he spent 20 years in the finance industry in companies such as Merrill Lynch and IBJ.
He holds a BA from Hitotsubashi Univ in Japan, and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
国内独立系ベンチャーキャピタルにおけるハンズオン投資、総合コンサルティングファームにおける製造流通業への経営コンサルティングを経て現職。マーサーにおいては、主に日系企業による大型の株式買収や多国籍カーブアウトディールの支援を行っている。
直近における主なプロジェクト実績は以下の通り;
- NYSE上場企業のデューデリジェンスおよび株式関連報酬の繰り延べを含んだリテンション策策定
- 欧州を中心とした70か国における事業買収のデューデリジェンスおよび交渉支援
- 北米を中心とした15か国におよぶ資産買収ディールにおける従業員転籍・人事制度設計、人事機能設立支援
- 外資系企業による日系スタートアップ買収時のカルチャーDD、カルチャー統合支援
著書に「カーブアウト・事業売却の人事実務」（2022年中央経済社刊、共著）、 「M&Aを成功に導く 人事デューデリジェンスの実務（第三版）」 （2019年 中央経済社、共著）がある。
慶應義塾大学理工学部化学科卒、同大学院基礎理工学専攻修了。
Tom Yoshida joined Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings (now Mitsubishi Chemical Group) in 2018 as Executive Officer and has been instrumental to build up M&A team and led to execute acquisitions and divestitures, including large carveout deals, in line with Mid-term growth strategy of the Group.
Since late 1980s, Mr.Yoshida has devoted his career to strategic M&A and PE investments by working for Mitsui & Co. Ltd. for 25 years, save once served as independent Fund manager for Japanese mid-market PE Fund. Stage of his investment experiences covers startups, growth, buyouts, and special situations, while working in Japan, US and other overseas markets.
He holds a BA in Economics from University of Tokyo and an MBA from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Takuji Ishida is an Executive Director based in Tokyo. He has been involved in investments including Japan Systems, Blueship, and nobitel (Dr.stretch). Prior to joining Longreach, Takuji was a Managing Director at Polaris Capital Group, a private equity in Japan, where he played key roles in deal originations, transaction execution activities, and value creation for several portfolio companies. Prior to Polaris Capital Group, Takuji worked at Mitsubishi Corporation focusing on investments/project finance in Liquefied Natural Gas projects. Subsequently, at Boston Consulting Group, Takuji was a Project Leader in charge of developing strategies, formulating med-to long-term business plans, and launching new businesses in several sectors.
Takuji received a Bachelor of Laws from Kyoto University and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Hiroyuki Otsuka is the founder and CEO of Newton Investment Partners, Inc.
Before founding Newton Investment Partners, he was the Deputy Head of Carlyle Japan and Managing Director leading the firm’s carve-out deals. Mr. Otsuka was also head of the General Industries group, and has driven a number of significant transactions and served as a board member at several companies including Chimney Co., Ltd., Tsubaki Nakashima Co., Ltd,. CxS Corporation, and SENQCIA Corporation (formerly Hitachi Metals Techno, Ltd.). He has also led the sourcing of the take private deal of SEIKO PMC CORPORATION, which was a listed subsidiary of DIC Corporation.
Mr. Otsuka has also served as a board director for several of Carlyle Japan’s portfolio companies such as Enewill Inc., Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd., TOTOKU INC. (previously a listed subsidiary of Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.). During his tenure at Carlyle, Mr. Otsuka was committed to creating value for its portfolio companies and supporting their transformation to achieve sustainable growth.
He also served as an independent board member of DeNA Co., Ltd. from 2015 to 2019.
Mr. Otsuka began his career at Sumitomo Bank (currently Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation) in 1992. After returning from post-graduate studies in 1998, he joined Sumitomo Bank’s M&A team and worked on multiple collaborative transactions, including the establishment of a joint venture with Daiwa Securities and arranging an alliance with Lazard.
In 2001, Mr. Otsuka joined Carlyle Japan and was responsible for the industrial sector.
In 2002, he joined Lazard and served as a Director at their New York headquarters as well as in Japan, leading multiple cross border and domestic transactions. He was promoted to Managing Director in 2006.
That same year, Mr. Otsuka, returned to Carlyle Japan, where he continued to work until he founded Newton Investment Partners.
Mr. Otsuka was a member of the “Fair Acquisition” (2023) and “Challenges for M&A in Japan and Case Studies” (2022/2023) study groups formed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
He is a member of Japan Association of Corporate Executives.
Mr. Otsuka received his post-graduate degree from Oxford University and his B.A. from Waseda University.
1984年三菱商事株式会社入社。東京及びロンドンにおいて、20年に亘りプライベート・エクイティ（PE）関連業務に従事。2002年にPEのFOF運営・アドバイザリー会社であるエー・アイ・キャピタル株式会社を三菱商事の子会社として立ち上げ、取締役副社長、代表取締役社長を歴任。
2010年にグローバルなプライベート・アセット投資会社であるキャピタル・ダイナミックス社に入社。東京・香港のチームを束ねアジアのプライマリー・ファンド投資を統括、グローバルPE投資委員会、エグゼクティブ・コミッティのメンバーを兼ねる。
2020年にMCPアセット・マネジメント株式会社に入社。東京都の事業承継ファンド・オブ・ファン及び脱炭素化VCファンド・オブ・ファンズを運用。
またMCPでの業務と並行してPE・VCに関する様々なアドバイスを提供する活動を開始。欧米のバイアウト・ファンドのRhoneを含め国内外のファンド及び中小企業基盤整備機構などに対してアドバイザーとして関与。
ビジネス以外にベンチャー・フィランソロピー活動を行う一般社団法人ソーシャル・インベストメント・パートナーの理事として社会起業家やNPOの支援活動を行う。
一橋大学経済学部卒業
2021年10月にEQT入社。2021年10月にEQT入社。現在は、EQTのアジア地域プライベート・キャピタル事業であるBPEA EQTのパートナーを務める。
EQT入社前は、約10億米ドルのプライベートエクイティファンドを運用するJPインベストメントの創業メンバー兼マネージング・ディレクターを務めた。それ以前は、米系大手プライベートエクイティファンドであるTPGキャピタルに10年以上勤務し、日本代表も務めた。また、モルガン・スタンレーで投資銀行業務にも携わった。
ハーバード大学で学士号、ハーバード・ビジネス・スクールで経営学修士号を取得。
Fujiko Amano is Director for Investment Collaboration at the Investment Facilitation Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan ("METI"). She handles policy-making for foreign direct investment promotion jointly with the "Invest Japan" Office of the Cabinet Office and undertakes deregulatory projects, serving as a contact point for foreign corporations and foreign entities in Japan. She brings a unique mixture of public and private sector experiences in trade and investment as well as public policy and regulatory fields.
Prior to joining METI, she served as a trade negotiator for the Japan-EU EPA and the Japan-China-Korea FTA at the Economic Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and has held management positions at multinational corporations and international organizations, including Vodafone, a Global IT company and Japan-ASEAN Centre. As a New York licensed lawyer, she also practiced law at Shearman & Sterling, Jones Day and Sidley Austin. She holds a BA from Bryn Mawr College, a law degree from the University of Oxford, and a Msc. from the London School of Economics.
キリンホールディングス株式会社 経営企画部 主査。
大型M&A戦略担当として、直近では豪州Blackmores社の買収案件を担当。
三菱商事への出向として香港・英国での勤務（3年半）、IR部門（5年）といった経験を持つ。
2014年4月グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ（GCP）入社。2022年より同社パートナー。
ヘルスケア領域を含む産業変革領域への投資・支援に取り組む。また2022年のグロービス7号ファンド（合計727億円）の資金調達を主導。
主な投資先に、メドレー社(4480)、カケハシ、AIメディカルサービス等。
GCP入社前は、ドイツ証券株式会社投資銀行統括本部にて、M&Aアドバイザリー並びに資金調達業務に従事。東京大学経済学部卒。
2011年4月CLSAキャピタルパートナーズジャパン株式会社（以下「当社」）入社
2009年より株式会社KKRジャパンにおいてKKRの日本における投資案件のオリジネーション及び投資先のモニタリングに従事
2004年より日興シティグループ証券株式会社（現シティグループ証券株式会社）においてM&Aアドバイザリーや資本市場を活用した上場企業の各種資金調達・新規上場に従事。
2008年の前半はCitigroupのニューヨーク本社へ出向。リーマンショック直前期における米国金融機関の子会社売却による資本増強等に従事
当社入社後は株式会社エバーライフ、株式会社ミライブ（旧社名：株式会社BCN）、株式会社ワールドツール、株式会社Lcode、株式会社ワールドパーティー株式会社、ワールドプラス及び株式会社ビィ・フォアードへの投資に関与。株式会社ミライブの投資期間中取締役及び監査役を務めた他、株式会社ワールドパーティー、株式会社ワールドツール及び株式会社エバーライフの投資期間中取締役を務めた。現在、株式会社ビィ・フォアード、株式会社ワールドプラス及び株式会社Lcodeの取締役を務めている。
これまでの投資先への主な経営支援内容
- 常駐ベースでの全般的な経営管理
- 全般的な経営基盤の構築（会議体、PDCA、ITインフラ等）
- 管理部門の整備（経理、財務、総務、人事等）
- 成長戦略の策定とアクションプランへの落とし込み及び執行
- 営業方針の策定とそれに基づく標準化された営業プロセスや人事・評価制度の構築・導入
- 資本政策の検討・執行
- 経営幹部及び中堅レベルの人材採用
Reo Goto joined Unison Capital in 2017. He is responsible for investment activities mainly in B2B services and consumer services sector, and also serves as a member of Investment Committee. He has been involved in Unison’s investments in Sukesan, SHiDAX, Kids Corporation, and Kurumeshi. Prior to joining Unison, he worked at Mitsui & Co. in Tokyo and Moscow, where he was engaged in business development, strategic investment, and business support for portfolio companies primarily in service business industry.
Reo holds a B.S. in Bioengineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology.
現在、インダストリアルズ・セクターを中心に日本企業のM&Aディール、成長戦略を記者として担当。日本のスタートアップ企業幹部のインタビュー記事も継続的に執筆中。
２０２１年５月にマージャーマーケットに移籍する以前は、日本で最古・最大の英字新聞The Japan Times の編集委員・報道部次長を務めた。１９９３年に記者としてのキャリアを開始以来、日本関連の幅広いトピックをライターそしてエディターとして担当してきた経験を持つ。
Reijiro (Ray) Yamamoto, a founding Partner of Integral has over 20 years of experience in investment banking activities including domestic and cross-border M&A, MBOs, LBOs, going-private transactions, debt-restructuring, workouts of multi-national insolvent companies and sales of non-performing loans in Japan, Europe and the US. He is extremely knowledgeable on deal financing issues, having arranged, structured, negotiated financing for numerous transactions.
Mr. Yamamoto began his career with Mitsui Bank (the current Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)) in 1984. In 1990, he joined AT Kearney as a management consultant in Chicago and subsequently, he moved to London in 1991, where he engaged in Sakura Bank’s (currently SMBC’s) structured finance. After 7+ years in London, he returned to Japan in 1998 and joined Sakura Bank’s Mergers and Acquisitions Department (currently SMBC’s M&A firm) where he was in charge of the cross-border M&A group. In 2000, he joined Unison Capital, one of the first buyout funds in Japan. When he was with Unison Capital, he played a key role in the success of Unison’s first fund. He provided advisory services to his portfolio companies often taking on the director role at the companies in which the fund invested.
While at GCA, he structured and closed the MBO of World Co., Ltd., the largest MBO in Japan and also led a lot of landmark M&A deals of Japan such as a US$19 billion worth merger between Hankyu and Hanshin railway companies. He was also an investment committee of Fund I of Mezzanine Corporation, a 100% subsidiary of GCA and the first independent Mezzanine investment firm in Japan.
2003年東京外国語大学外国語学部卒業。2009年一橋大学大学院商学研究科経営学修士課程（MBA）修了。2019年ハーバード・ビジネス・スクールPLD修了（PLDA）。
大和証券、GCA（現・フーリハン・ローキー）を経て、2011年に三菱商事にてライフサイエンス本部（現・食品化学本部）立ち上げと合わせて同社に入社。食品化学事業において国内外のM&A/PMIを推進し、グループのコア事業に育てる。また、米国企業買収に伴い現地本社でもCEO補佐として北米のM&A/PMI戦略の立案と実行に携わる。2020年からSHIFTにてM&A/PMIを一貫して行える体制を組成し責任者を務める。2022年3月にSHIFTグロース・キャピタルを設立、取締役として参画しM&Aをリード。2023年は国内の上場企業約4,000社の中で最多のM&Aをリリース。
米国公認会計士。日本CFO協会グローバルCFO。
＜著書＞『クロスボーダーM&Aの契約実務』（共著、中央経済社／2021年3月出版）
Shohei Akiyama is Partner, a member of NSSK’s five-person Management Committee and is Chief Administrative Officer (“CAO”) at NSSK and is responsible for all the operation functions in NSSK’s Business Support Team (including accounting, tax, legal and compliance functions). Prior to assuming his role as CAO, Shohei was a Director on the Investment Team and has been with NSSK since its founding. Before joining NSSK, Shohei was at JPMorgan Securities Japan Co., Ltd. in their Investment Banking Division. At J.P. Morgan, he was responsible for a number of major transactions for Japanese companies including cross-border M&A and global IPOs. He is a graduate of the University of Tokyo (B.A.).
Kosei joined the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in 2005. Before joining the current team in Singapore, he was Deputy Representative in Tokyo and Investment Officer at Private Equity and Investment Funds Department in Washington DC. Previously, Kosei worked at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and the Sumitomo Bank (currently Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation) in New York, Osaka, and Tokyo. He holds an MBA from Yale School of Management and an LLB from Kyoto University.
Yoshinobu Agu is the Head of M&A at Citigroup Global Markets Japan Inc. He also has senior coverage responsibilities for some sectors and clients. He has worked on various M&A advisory roles in various sectors/industries, including both cross-border transactions in various geographies, as well as domestic transactions and restructuring deals. He joined Citi in 1998 after working for Nikko Securities. He holds a BA from the School of Commerce at Waseda University and MBA from Boston University. He also teaches part-time at Hitotsubashi University Business School.
Hideaki Miyajima (PhD, Waseda University) is professor at Faculty of Commerce, Waseda University. He is currently Executive Vice President (Financial Affairs) at Waseda University, Faculty Fellow at Research Institute of Economy, Trade & Industry (RIETI), and Advisor at Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS). He has participated in numerous committee and research groups in Japanese government (Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry). He has also consulted to various institutions including Financial Service Agency, Cabinet Office, Tokyo Stock Exchange, the World Bank. His research covers the analysis of Japanese economy, corporate finance, corporate governance, M&A, and business-government relationship. His work appeared in Review of Financial Studies, Journal of banking and Finance, Corporate Governance: International Journal, Journal of Internal and Japanese Economies, Benchmarking: International Journal, among others. He also published several edited volumes such as Corporate Governance in Japan, Oxford University Press, Changes and Continuity in Japan, Routledge Curzon Press, Policies for Competitiveness, Oxford University Press.
Shigeki Kimura, Managing Director, is Japan Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy (GAPP).
GAPP defines BlackRock's public policy priorities in Japan and lead our engagement strategy to shape positive policy outcomes for BlackRock and our clients. Mr. Kimura will expand our engagement in Japan, working with country leadership, L&C, Corporate Strategy, and the client and investment teams, to deliver concrete policy results that enhance market functioning and advance BlackRock's growth objectives in the country. He brings a wide range of public policy and financial services expertise to BlackRock, including leadership roles at top levels of government.
Mr. Kimura spent over 20 years serving the Government of Japan in various senior positions at the Japan Ministry of Finance, Cabinet Secretariat, and international financial institutions covering financial issues. Following his time in government, Mr. Kimura was Managing Executive Officer and Global Head of the Industry Finance Group at the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). More recently, he has been a Senior Advisor at Brookfield Asset Management and an Executive Advisor at Japan Post Investment Corporation (JPIC).
Mr. Kimura graduated from the Law Faculty of Tokyo University and is a registered attorney at law. He serves on the Board of Habitat for Humanity Japan.
Joined J-STAR in January 2015. He made 8 investments in Tokuyama Shokai Group (Demolition work), Toy Factory (Manufacturing and selling recreational vehicles), Dainichi (processing and sale of cultured fish), WEGO (casual apparel), Sanwa Service (sale of cars), ITTY (D2C of health and beauty-related products), Aisei Pharmacy (management of pharmacies), Japan Hospice Holdings (hospice services, TSE Mothers 7061), and executed 3 successful exits.
He designs tailor-made structures to meet the challenges and needs of owners and their companies. During the investment period, he supports the sustainable growth of each portfolio company by strengthening the organizational structure and implementing individual business improvement projects. He is committed to deepening mutual understanding with the management and other stakeholders of each company.
Before joining J-STAR, he worked in the Investment Bank division of Nomura Securities and the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.
He graduated in political sciences from the Faculty of Law of Keio University. Since 2020, he has been working to diffuse integrated reports as a member of the board of WICI.
Takako is a leader in the Strategy & Corporate Development in Japan. She has more than 20 years of experience developing strategic business models and M&A integration / separation planning for domestic and international clients in wide range of industries. She works primarily with broader Manufacturing and Auto companies on strategy and M&A topics.
Her experience in M&A stretches across the entire process, from strategy and theme definition to target selection, due diligence, synergetic assessment, and post-merger management for both domestic and cross-border transactions.
Prior to joining IBM, she worked for KPMG FAS, Booz Allen Hamilton, GE Capital, and Intel based in the US and Tokyo. She leveraged in-depth knowledge of North American, Asian, and Japanese markets in order to provide astute and productive business consulting to clients. She worked on integration / separation projects for clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and Japan.
Professional Experience
■ Market Assessment, Business Due Diligence, and Visioning & Strategic Planning
Provided assessments of the growth prospects and value creations of the target company through analysis of the overall addressable market and adoption rate as well as target-specific ramp-up issues and challenges.
■ Value-Driven Post-Merger Integrations
Led the overall PMI strategy, Day1 / Day 100 planning, value creation planning, and execution for clients undergoing merger. Included support to attain operational excellence for the continuous improvement of client operations.
■ Separations / Carve-outs
Helped client management teams work through their exit strategy decisions. Conducted separation due diligence to contain carve-out costs and identify savings. Supported structure and run the operational carve-out, IT separation, and divestiture process.
Function and Specialization
Takako is leading the IBM Japan M&A initiatives as part of IBM global transformation activities called “Transform to Glow” focused on strategic partnerships and acquisitions how IBM Consulting Japan collaborates with strategic partners and the broader ecosystem, while also investing in acquisitions to augment capabilities.
Michiko Kato is a partner at Woven Capital. Michiko’s investments span multiple domains including mobility, automation, smart cities, data and analytics. She led Woven Capital’s investments in Nuro, Ridecell, and WHILL.
A passionate investor and operator of growth-stage businesses, Michiko also serves as an independent director at HENNGE and Excite Holdings, as well as a board observer at Nuro and Ridecell.
Before Woven Capital, Michiko was Chief Financial Officer at ABEJA, Inc. — a market leader in artificial intelligence technology backed by Google, NVIDIA and Salesforce. After joining ABEJA in 2018, Michiko helped establish the company’s corporate functions, including finance, strategy, HR and PR. She also worked at leading investment firms such as Unison Capital, International Finance Corporation and Morgan Stanley.
In 2022, Michiko was named a Top 50 Rising Star by Global Corporate Venturing, which recognizes the industry’s top investors chosen from more than 2,000 corporate venturing units.
Michiko holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a B.A. from International Christian University in Tokyo.
弁護士としてスタートアップの支援に携わった後、2015年にKDDIグループのSupershipホールディングスに入社。経営戦略室長や子会社役員として、全社戦略の策定、M&A、事業開発、政策企画を統括。2019年よりグロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ。著書に『成功するアライアンス 戦略と実務』（日本実業出版社）など。
2022年1月にマーシュに入社以来、国内外のM&A案件において表明保証保険をはじめとするリスクアドバイザリー業務を担当。2009年大学卒業後、東京海上日動火災保険㈱に入社。法人営業・ドイツ駐在・表明保証保険の営業企画を経て現職。
東京大学大学院法学政治学研究科修士課程修了、森・濱田松本法律事務所を経てコロンビア大学ロースクール修了（フルブライト奨学生）。ニューヨーク州司法試験合格、投資銀行（NY/東京）にて勤務後、DLA Piperに入所
コーポレート部門の中核メンバーとして、クロスボーダーM&A・ベンチャー投資、海外上場等の案件多くの著名案件に関与。執筆、講演多数
各種媒体で表彰、ランク入りをしており、Chambers Global／Chambers Asia、Legal 500においても2024年版（最新版）まで連続してLeading Individual/Leading Individualに選ばれている。また2020年度Asian Legal BusinessのDealmakers or Asiaも受賞。
（その他略歴）コロンビア大学ビジネススクール日本経済経営研究所客員研究員、フルブライト奨学金日本同窓会監査役、経済産業省インバウンド起点のクールジャパン政策研究会委員
Masahide Fukuda serves as the General Manager of the Corporate Strategic Investment Department at ENEOS Holdings, Inc. and ENEOS Corporation, where he leads the corporate mergers and acquisitions activities, providing pivotal support to the business units within both entities. Under his leadership, ENEOS received Industrials & Chemicals M&A Deal of the Year and M&A Deal of the Year of Japan in 2022 from Mergermarket Japan.
His legal background includes leading the Legal Department at ENEOS, where he managed M&A legalities. He began his career in corporate law, with significant contributions to domestic and international M&A transactions at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Jones Day.
Masahide's academic credentials include a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the UCLA School of Law in the United States and a B.A. from The University of Tokyo in Japan. He is a licensed bengoshi in Japan and is also admitted to practice in New York.
2022年より現職、日本マーケットのM&Aニュースの取材をリード。プライベートエクイティのバイアウト＆エグジット、国内及びクロスボーダーM&A案件、大企業のM&Aのスクープを含むアクショナブルなビジネスインテリジェンスを提供してきた。2014年Mergermarket入社、これまでインダストリアルズ＆ケミカルズ、ロジスティクス、コンシューマー、レジャーセクターを担当。
Mergermarket以前は、東京ベースのテレビ局の報道局において、記者及びフィールドディレクターとして、企業報道、株式市場、国際ニュースなどの取材に従事。