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PayPay Asset Management Corporation
PayPay Asset Management Corporation is a Tokyo-based hybrid fund of funds manager. It oversees approximately $1.6 billion in assets — primarily through its...
Overview
PayPay Asset Management Corporation is a Tokyo-based hybrid fund of funds manager. It oversees approximately $1.6 billion in assets — primarily through its staff of 47.
General information
Firm type
Fund of Funds Manager
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does PayPay Asset Management make direct investments or only fund commitments?
PayPay Asset Management operates as a fund-of-funds manager, allocating to external general partners rather than making direct investments in companies. Its stated strategy covers venture capital, buyout, and distressed-debt funds. This means the firm selects, underwrites, and monitors fund managers rather than building a direct portfolio of operating companies.
How is PayPay Asset Management related to SoftBank?
SoftBank is a major shareholder in the PayPay payments joint venture through its domestic internet subsidiary. While PayPay Asset Management is part of that corporate group, it is a separate legal entity focused on fund investments. The exact flow of capital from the payments business to the asset manager, and SoftBank's role in investment decisions, is not a matter of public disclosure.
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