Aizawa Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Aizawa Asset Management Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based private investment firm specializing in alternative asset management and investment advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including Japanese equity long/short, value-up, insurance-linked, Asian trade finance, and private equity secondary strategies, catering to both local and global investors. As of April 2024, Aizawa Asset Management has assets under management totaling $231 million, with $22 million dedicated to insurance-linked securities. The CEO is Shinichiro Shiraki. The firm is registered with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau under registration number 2076, effective October 31, 2008. Aizawa Asset Management is a member of the Japan Investment Advisory Association, the Type II Financial Instruments Firms Association, the Japan Venture Capital Association, the Japan Private Equity Association, and the Alternative Investment Management Association. The firm's investment strategies encompass various asset classes, including private equity, hedge funds, real estate, commodities, infrastructure, venture capital, distressed and special situations, ESG and impact investing, and crypto. They focus on multiple investment stages, such as early stage, growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed investments. Geographically, Aizawa Asset Management has a diverse focus, including Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, China, India, Australia, Canada, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Sweden. The firm invests across various industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, energy, telecommunications, media, retail, transportation, utilities, materials, real estate, education, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Investment sizes range from a minimum of $1 million to a maximum of $50 million.