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Daibiru
Daibiru was established in 1923 and maintains its headquarters in Osaka. It functions as a corporate real estate investor and operator under parent Mitsui...
Daibiru
Daibiru was established in 1923 and maintains its headquarters in Osaka. It functions as a corporate real estate investor and operator under parent Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, which acquired full ownership in 2022. The firm concentrates on direct ownership and development of commercial office buildings. Confirmed holdings include the Daibiru-Honkan Building, Nakanoshima Daibiru Building, Hibiya Daibiru Building, and Saigon Tower. Geographic reach covers Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Vietnam, and India. It also maintains a corporate venture capital desk through MOL PLUS focused on PropTech and smart city opportunities. Portfolio scale stands at $577 million in disclosed value. The firm employs operating subsidiaries including Daibiru Facility Management, Ltd. and maintains joint venture relationships with partners such as Mirvac and Hongkong Land. Recent sponsorship activity includes support for the Osaka Classic classical music event in September 2024. Daibiru maintains 100 percent ownership of key operating businesses and structures certain international assets through dedicated local entities such as Daibiru Saigon Tower Co., Ltd. This corporate subsidiary model ties investment decisions to the parent shipping group’s balance sheet and long-term real asset strategy.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1923
AUM
577 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Osaka
Corporate office
3-6-32, Nakanoshima Kita-Ku, Osaka, Japan
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Daibiru?
Daibiru is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. The parent completed the acquisition of 100 percent ownership in 2022.
What asset classes does Daibiru invest in?
Daibiru focuses on direct ownership of commercial office buildings. It also holds industrial logistics projects under development and maintains a venture capital allocation through MOL PLUS.
Where are Daibiru’s properties located?
Core holdings sit in Osaka and Tokyo. Additional assets are held in London, Sydney, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Gurugram.
Does Daibiru participate in joint ventures?
Yes. The firm has joint venture arrangements with Mirvac for Australian developments and with Hongkong Land for assets in Vietnam.
What is Daibiru’s disclosed portfolio value?
The firm reports $577 million in disclosed asset value from its real estate holdings.
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