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An Integrated Team for Value Creation

Investment, operating, branding and industry expertise - integrated in one team to drive execution and build enterprise value.

Members

  • Norifumi Adachi

    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

  • Masahiko Akahori

    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

  • Junko Habu

    Director
    Investor Relations

    Junko 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

  • Yuhei Hara

    Co-Managing Partner
    Board Director

    Yuhei 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

  • Nana Hasegawa

    Associate
    Investor Relations

    Nana 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

  • Masahide Ikemoto

    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

  • Hiroyuki Imamura

    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

  • Yosuke Kikuchi

    Associate

    Yosuke Kikuchi

    - Began his career at Nippon Life Insurance
    - Experience in individual and corporate sales
    - Joined TRP as an investment professional in 2025

  • Kiyoto Matsuda

    Founder / Co-Managing Partner
    Board Director

    Kiyoto 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

  • Yugo Minemura

    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

  • Yuta Miyata

    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

  • Naoki Mori

    Representative Director
    Partner

    Naoki 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

  • Yasuhito Nango

    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

  • Yasutaka Nozawa

    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–)

  • Shinjiro Takeuchi

    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

  • Takashi Yoshikai

    Partner
    Board Director

    Takashi 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)

  • Shuta Yoshimura

    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

  • Manufacturing & Operational Reform

    Shinichi Hashimoto

  • Manufacturing, FA, and Industrial Equipment

    Yutaka Miyanaga

  • Automotive Supply Chain

    Kei Yonamoto

  • Foodservice Operations

    Masaki Koike

  • Food & Consumer Goods

    Norio Saigusa