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Kips Corporation
Kips is a Japanese venture finance firm that finds distinctive entrepreneurs and supports growing public companies through investment and consulting.
Kips Corporation
Kips is a Japanese venture finance firm that finds distinctive entrepreneurs and supports growing public companies through investment and consulting. It also runs event and media businesses. The company was established in 2006 as Independents and renamed Kips in 2015.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Principals
國本 行彦
代表取締役
市橋景子
社外取締役
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Kips Corporation invest solely in Japan, or does it look at opportunities across Asia?
All available indications point to a Japan-only investment mandate. Kips Corporation's Tokyo headquarters, Japanese-language web presence, and absence of any disclosed regional offices or pan-Asian portfolio companies suggest that the firm focuses exclusively on domestic Japanese opportunities across the venture and growth equity lifecycle.
Is Kips Corporation affiliated with a larger financial group or conglomerate?
There is no public evidence linking Kips Corporation to a major Japanese financial group, trading company, or industrial conglomerate. Its independence distinguishes it from the dominant corporate venture capital model in Japan, where most early-stage capital traces back to institutions like Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui, or Toyota-affiliated funds.
Has Kips Corporation announced any recent fund closes or major exits?
No fund close, portfolio exit, or capital raise has been publicly announced by Kips Corporation through Japanese-language financial filings, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, or publications covering Japan's private markets. The firm maintains an unusually low profile for an entity targeting venture-stage exposure.
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