People
An Integrated Team for Value Creation
Investment, operating, branding and industry expertise - integrated in one team to drive execution and build enterprise value.
Members
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Branding Director
Norifumi Adachi
- Former Executive Officer at Dentsu and founding Digital Creative Executive at Dentsu Digital
- Led major branding initiatives, including Toyota's rebranding and the turnaround of Japan Airlines (JAL)
- Leads branding strategy for SIMONE and serves as Branding Director at TRP -
Director
Masahiko Akahori
- M&A and PMI experience at Serendip Consulting
- Former CFO and corporate executive at Globalway and Tokyo Tsushin Group
- Led approximately 30 M&A, PMI, turnaround and organizational transformation projects -
Director
Investor RelationsJunko Habu
- Transaction Advisory at EY and structured finance at global investment banks
- Eight years of investor relations experience at Unison Capital, followed by an IR role at a listed biotech company
- Leads investor relations and global fundraising at TRP -
Co-Managing Partner
Board DirectorYuhei Hara
- Held various leadership roles at Goldman Sachs in Tokyo and New York over 19 years, culminating as Managing Director
- Former COO of Cellid and CFO of UPSIDER Holdings
- Extensive experience in global finance, AI startups and corporate management -
Associate
Investor RelationsNana Hasegawa
- Began her career at Aizawa Securities, serving retail and institutional clients
- Recipient of the firm's President's Award
- Extensive experience in regional financial institution partnerships, business succession and IPO support -
Managing Director
Masahide Ikemoto
- Investment banking at SMBC Nikko Securities, followed by principal investing at Smart Capital
- Extensive experience in M&A, PMI, strategy development and operational improvement
- Involved in launching multiple investment funds and experienced in fund management -
Controller
Hiroyuki Imamura
- Extensive experience in accounting, tax, treasury and fund administration
- Formerly with leading real estate fund managers and tax advisory firms
- Expertise in finance, treasury management and tax operations -
Associate
Yosuke Kikuchi
- Began his career at Nippon Life Insurance
- Experience in individual and corporate sales
- Joined TRP as an investment professional in 2025 -
Founder / Co-Managing Partner
Board DirectorKiyoto Matsuda
- Held senior positions at Industrial Bank of Japan and Mizuho Bank in corporate banking and planning
- Joined Unison Capital as a Partner in 2008
- Founded Topaz Capital, Japan’s first private credit fund, in 2012, and subsequently launched multiple businesses and funds
- Co-founded TRP in 2022 -
Managing Director
Yugo Minemura
- Investment banking experience at Sumitomo Bank, Mizuho Securities, Morgan Stanley and SMBC Nikko Securities
- Former Head of J-REIT Investments at Invesco and Director of Suruga Bank
- Extensive expertise in real estate and financial services -
Manager
Yuta Miyata
- Former strategy consultant at SIGMAXYZ
- Led projects in digital marketing, AI and organizational transformation
- Entrepreneurial experience and policy advisory work for local governments -
Representative Director
PartnerNaoki Mori
- Attorney-at-law since 2001
- Joined the Industrial Revitalization Corporation of - Japan at its inception, leading numerous turnaround engagements as Director
- Extensive experience in corporate restructuring and M&A; co-founded TRP -
Manager
Yasuhito Nango
- Banking experience at the Bank of Kyoto, followed by M&A advisory at Yamada Consulting Group
- Joined Japan Private Equity in 2022
- Extensive experience across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing through exit -
Representative Director and Chairman
Yasutaka Nozawa
- Former Executive Officer and Deputy President of the Bank of Yokohama
- Extensive experience in markets, risk management, corporate planning and IT
- Former Chairman of Hamagin Research Institute; Member of Japan's Financial System Council (2025–) -
Head of Operations
Shinjiro Takeuchi
- Investment banking experience at Mizuho Securities, with a focus on cross-border transactions
- Specialized in tax law at Harvard Law School
- Middle- and back-office operations experience at Polaris Capital Group’s Singapore office
- Brings expertise across finance, legal affairs, and operational management to TRP -
Partner
Board DirectorTakashi Yoshikai
- Former Deputy President of Fukuoka Financial Group and Vice President of the Bank of Fukuoka
- Extensive experience in regional banking, restructuring and business revitalization
- Co-founder of TRP; Financial Services Agency Advisor (2019) and Member of Japan's Financial System Council (2021–2025) -
Vice President
Shuta Yoshimura
- Investment banking experience at SMBC Nikko Securities covering M&A, POs and IPOs
- Private equity investing at Mitsui & Co. Principal Investments and TEPCO Timeless Capital
- Extensive experience in M&A and private equity investing
Industry
Experts
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Manufacturing & Operational Reform
Shinichi Hashimoto
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Manufacturing, FA, and Industrial Equipment
Yutaka Miyanaga
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Automotive Supply Chain
Kei Yonamoto
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Foodservice Operations
Masaki Koike
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Food & Consumer Goods
Norio Saigusa