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New Horizon Capital
New Horizon Capital was founded in Japan in 2002 and has made over 100 investments in business succession, growth support, and business revitalization.
New Horizon Capital
New Horizon Capital was founded in Japan in 2002 and has made over 100 investments in business succession, growth support, and business revitalization. Beyond capital, it acts as a post-investment business partner dedicated to companies’ growth and revitalization. It aims to unlock potential at Japanese companies of all sizes and to serve as a catalyst for industrial reorganization in Japan through socially meaningful investment.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2008
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Principals
Atsushi Akaike
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Tatsuya Nakano
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at New Horizon Capital?
Managing Partners and Co-Founders Atsushi Akaike and Tatsuya Nakano jointly lead investment decisions. Both previously worked at Advantage Partners, one of Japan's earliest independent private equity firms, and bring over two decades of domestic deal experience. Investment committee authority rests with the general partnership.
How does New Horizon Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The firm cultivates direct relationships with founder-owners of profitable small and medium enterprises who lack internal successors. This relationship-based sourcing is supplemented by carve-out opportunities from larger Japanese corporations. The structural shortage of buyers for these businesses reduces competitive pressure from other sponsors.
Does New Horizon Capital invest only in Japan?
Its investment program is overwhelmingly domestic. Portfolio companies are headquartered in Japan, though some operate supply chains or end-markets elsewhere in Asia. The firm does not maintain a multi-country fund mandate.
How many funds has New Horizon Capital raised?
The firm has raised four flagship buyout vehicles since inception in 2008. The most recent fund held its final close in April 2023. Specific fund sizes and aggregate AUM are not publicly disclosed.
What sectors does New Horizon Capital target?
Confirmed investment activity spans enterprise software, manufacturing, logistics technology, human resources technology, and healthcare services. The firm does not explicitly exclude sectors but focuses on industries with recurring succession-driven opportunities.
Is New Horizon Capital related to any larger institution?
It is an independent, founder-owned partnership with no parent organization. Atsushi Akaike's board role at the Japan Private Equity Association connects the firm to broader industry governance, but does not indicate institutional affiliation.
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