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Yamaguchi Capital
Yamaguchi Capital is a venture capital firm based in Yamaguchi, Japan, founded in 1996. It invests in small and medium-sized companies at research,...
Overview
Yamaguchi Capital is a venture capital firm based in Yamaguchi, Japan, founded in 1996. It invests in small and medium-sized companies at research, development, and start-up stages, as well as those aiming to go public and underwrite corporate bonds. The firm has made 77 investments and 9 portfolio exits, with its latest investment in LiLz and exit in NEWORLD.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1996
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Shimonoseki-shi
Corporate office
Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment strategies does Yamaguchi Capital pursue?
Yamaguchi Capital operates across venture capital, growth equity, buyouts, turnarounds, restructuring, and corporate succession. Its strategy set is unusually broad for a regional Japanese firm, covering everything from seed-stage startups to mature profitable businesses requiring operational intervention or ownership transition.
Who runs investment decisions at Yamaguchi Capital?
The firm does not publicly name its investment committee or senior partners. This is not uncommon for regional Japanese private equity firms where capital often comes from closely held local relationships rather than institutional limited partners who require standardized disclosure.
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