# CF Startups

CF Startups is a Private Equity based in Tokyo, Japan.

## Overview

- **Organization type:** Private Equity
- **Headquarters:** Tokyo, Japan
- **Region:** Asia
- **Address:** Tokyo, Japan
- **Founded:** 2015
- **Assets under management:** Undisclosed
- **Website:** www.cfangels.jp

## Regulatory record

- **Reports private funds:** No

## About

CF Startups operates an equity crowdfunding service that connects unlisted companies, including startups, with angel investors. It offers unlisted companies a new fundraising method based on empathy and support, and gives angel investors opportunities to back unlisted companies. The firm also provides M&A support as part of startups' capital strategies, including advisory, candidate sourcing, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing support, as well as financial consulting.

## Sectors

- Equity Crowdfunding
- Startup Investing

## People

- Hitoshi Usui — Representative Director and President
- Naoto Shiraiwa — Director
- Minoru Shimura — Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Head of Investment Banking
- Kenji Yoshizato — Executive Officer, Head of Administration

## Questions

### What asset classes does CF Startups deploy into?

The firm focuses on early-stage seed, start-up rounds, expansion and late-stage deals, PIPE transactions, and general venture investments.

### Does CF Startups commit to external funds or make direct investments?

Available strategy descriptions list both fund commitments and direct early-stage activity, though specific allocations are not disclosed.

## Related profiles

- [CFS Investment Advisory Services](https://altss.com/profile/cfs-investment-advisory-services)
- [CFV Ventures](https://altss.com/profile/cfv-ventures)

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## Sources and provenance

- Organization website as recorded: https://www.cfangels.jp/
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