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Shin Nihon Asset Management
Shin Nihon Asset Management was founded in 1997 by Shinichi Ina, who remains President & CEO.
Shin Nihon Asset Management
Shin Nihon Asset Management was founded in 1997 by Shinichi Ina, who remains President & CEO. The firm serves as a conduit for Japanese institutional and high-net-worth capital into global alternative assets — a model that distinguishes it from purely regional managers (per public record). The firm allocates across real estate, infrastructure, private credit, and hedge funds, with a focus on income-generating assets and value-add opportunities. Its geographic footprint spans North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with offices in New York, London, Tokyo, Herzliya, and Palo Alto. Known positions include co-investments in commercial real estate in New York and infrastructure projects in the UK (per public record). Deployment figures remain undisclosed, but the firm's multi-office structure suggests a lean team of under 50 professionals. No additional vehicles — such as a charitable foundation or operating company — are publicly associated with Shin Nihon. In 2023, the firm expanded its Israel presence by opening the Herzliya office to source technology and real estate deals (per public record). The firm's structural differentiator is its role as a systematic allocator of Japanese capital into global alternatives, operating with a smaller team and direct deal-sourcing model rather than relying on funds-of-funds. This architecture gives the firm flexibility to pursue bespoke co-investments and club deals alongside select partners.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1997
AUM
Under $1 billion (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Additional offices
London, United Kingdom · Herzliya, Israel · Tokyo, Japan · Palo Alto, CA, United States
Principals
Shinichi Ina
President & CEO
Koji Nakagawa
Managing Director, Head of Global Investments
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Shin Nihon Asset Management?
Shinichi Ina, President & CEO, oversees the firm. Koji Nakagawa serves as Managing Director and Head of Global Investments, leading portfolio allocation across asset classes (per firm website).
How does Shin Nihon source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on direct relationships with Japanese institutions, family offices, and deal partners across its five offices globally. Its network in Tokyo provides access to Japanese capital, while offices in New York and London source Western opportunities (per public record).
Is Shin Nihon structured as a single family office or as an asset manager?
Shin Nihon operates as an asset manager, not a family office. It manages capital from multiple institutional and private investors, primarily from Japan, and does not appear to manage wealth for a single family (per public record).
Does Shin Nihon participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm engages in both direct investments and co-investments, particularly in real estate and infrastructure. It also allocates to hedge funds, suggesting fund commitments are part of its strategy (per public record).
Which sectors does Shin Nihon explicitly avoid?
The firm does not publicly disclose negative screens, but its focus on real assets and credit suggests a general avoidance of early-stage venture capital and growth equity.
What is Shin Nihon's geographic investment focus?
The firm invests globally, with a strong emphasis on North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Its Tokyo office also provides a base to evaluate opportunities in Asia (per public record).
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