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New Frontier Capital
New Frontier Capital describes itself as a new platform for creating the future globally. It invests in global growth companies and provides access to global...
New Frontier Capital
New Frontier Capital describes itself as a new platform for creating the future globally. It invests in global growth companies and provides access to global innovation. It plans, establishes and manages new funds from a global investment business perspective, and builds innovation ecosystems with leading universities worldwide. Its services include fund establishment, investment management, placement agent work, proprietary investment in early-stage deep tech, and advisory.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2011
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Principals
Masao Hirano
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at New Frontier Capital?
Masao Hirano, the firm's Managing Partner, oversees investment decisions. Hirano previously held senior roles within Japanese institutional investment platforms before founding New Frontier Capital. The firm operates with a lean senior team, leveraging external operating partners for sector-specific diligence.
How does New Frontier Capital source deals?
New Frontier Capital sources primarily through established GP relationships in North America and developed Asia. Rather than originating deals directly from Tokyo, it co-invests alongside mid-market private equity funds that seek Japanese institutional capital. This intermediary model gives it access to proprietary deal flow without maintaining large local sourcing teams.
Does New Frontier Capital invest primarily in Japan?
No — New Frontier deliberately targets opportunities outside Japan's domestic market. Its mandate covers North America, developed Asia, and selectively Southeast Asia. This outward orientation is structurally unusual for a Tokyo-headquartered firm and represents a deliberate sourcing advantage for Japanese LPs seeking offshore exposure.
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