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Hokkaido Kyoso Partners
Hokkaido Kyoso Partners (HKP) is a comprehensive consulting firm that accompanies managers of small and medium-sized enterprises in Hokkaido, identifying the...
Hokkaido Kyoso Partners
Hokkaido Kyoso Partners (HKP) is a comprehensive consulting firm that accompanies managers of small and medium-sized enterprises in Hokkaido, identifying the essence of management challenges and providing hands-on support. As a member of the Hokuyo Bank Group, it was established to create new services beyond traditional banking and consulting. Its businesses include management consulting, human resources, business succession and M&A, and social impact initiatives such as subsidies and decarbonization support.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2017
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
札幌市中央区
Corporate office
Sapporo, Japan
Principals
岩崎 俊一郎（代表取締役社長）
増田 仁志（取締役会長）
宮本 光弥（常務取締役）
里中 俊之（監査役（非常勤））
渡辺 大喜（コンサルティング事業部 マネージャー）
布川 良介（人材事業部 マネージャー）
菅野 賢吾（承継事業部 M&Aチーム コンサルタント）
山田 健悟（補助金事業部 コンサルタント）
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the investment strategy of Hokkaido Kyoso Partners?
The firm pursues buyout, growth, and succession investments, concentrating on expansion and late-stage companies. Its strategy is built around acquiring and scaling established businesses in Hokkaido, particularly those facing management succession challenges. The firm seeks control-oriented positions and emphasizes operational improvement over financial engineering.
Why does Hokkaido Kyoso Partners focus on the Hokkaido region?
Hokkaido represents a structurally distinct private equity market from Tokyo and Osaka, with a high density of founder-led businesses approaching succession. The region's aging demographics create a steady pipeline of companies needing external capital and professional management. By concentrating locally, the firm competes primarily on relationship depth rather than auction speed.
Does Hokkaido Kyoso Partners participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm's stated strategy covers direct buyout, growth, and succession investments in operating companies. There is no public indication that it acts as a limited partner in third-party funds. It operates as a direct investor, not a fund-of-funds.
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