Ant Capital Partners overview
Stories about Ant Capital Partners
Ant Capital to hold $140m close on fifth fund – Exclusive
The firm has so far been backed by Japanese regional banks and pensions but commitments from international LPs are expected by final close.
Japan Special: Ant Capital Partners
Amid the subdued economic backdrop shadowing much of Japanese corporate activity, Ant Capital Partners is shining the light on an investment bright spot.
Ant Capital approaches fifth fundraise
The Tokyo-based firm made its sixth investment in March from its fourth vehicle with the acquisition of a Japanese seasonings manufacturer.
Ant Capital passes 80% mark for latest fundraise
The firm has raised 25 billion yen for two secondaries funds targeting a combined 30 billion yen.
Ant Capital exits Japanese creampuff maker
The Japan-based SME buyout firm has exited Muginoho Holdings, gaining a 3.3x exit, and has made a separate investment in a branded shoemaker.
Ant Capital passes $100m-mark
The Japanese private equity firm has attracted a number of Japanese corporate pension funds as it nears a final close on its third secondaries fund.
Ant Capital Partners in ¥5.8bn take-private
The private equity firm has acquired a 97% stake in Japanese information technology company VarioSecure Networks.
Ant Capital Partners contact information
Offices
27th Floor Marunouchi Building 2 Chome-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 100 6390, JapanContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Ryosuke Iinuma | Job titleRepresentative Director and Executive Officer for Buyout Investment | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email  ------ |
| Key ContactMr. Toshihiko Ishigami | Job titleSenior Director, Investments | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email ---------- |
| Mr. Dennis Chung | Job titleManaging Partner | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email -------- |
| Mr. Tomoyuki Imaizumi | Job titleManaging Partner | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email ----------- |
Ant Capital Partners fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 6
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager ------ | Commitment dateDec 2016 | Commitment size- | |
Manager ------- | Commitment date- | Commitment size ----------- | |
Manager ---------- | Commitment date- | Commitment size --------- | |
Ant Capital Partners funds managed
Closed funds: 12
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ------- | Close dateFeb 2025 | Strategy ---------- | |
Fund size ---------- | Close dateSep 2019 | Strategy --------- | |
Fund size ---------- | Close dateFeb 2019 | Strategy --------- | |
Stories that mention Ant Capital Partners
Side Letter: NYCERS' net-zero needs
LP giant NYCERS has thrown down the gauntlet on net-zero adoption among its private markets GPs. Plus: APAC secondaries firm Bee Alts completes an acquisition; and lessons on governance in Southeast Asia. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Japan PE growth sees impact and secondaries momentum
As Japan’s private equity market grows, impact and secondaries strategies gain momentum, and competition for talent intensifies.
Japan’s fund managers slowly warm to GP-led secondaries
GP-led activity is picking up thanks to a decline in exit activity during the pandemic and rising familiarity with the practice.
Japan's mid-market: Ready for take-off
Riding a wave of fundraising and dealmaking, the Japanese mid-market is gathering pace.
Japan roundtable: A certain future
As the country's market continues to evolve and thrive, five investors discuss why the mid-market is primed to be more competitive in the next decade.
Ark Totan exec surfaces at Partners Group – Exclusive
Tokyo-based Shunsuke Tanahashi joined the firm to focus on investor relations in April.
Ark Totan founder and chief exec departs – Exclusive
Shunsuke Tanahashi, a Goldman Sachs alumnus, left the Japanese advisory firm and placement agent due to management differences, PEI has learned.
Ant Capital spin-out hits first close on debut fund
Taipei-headquartered AB Value Capital Partners has also hired the former head of secondaries at Japanese advisory firm Ark Totan.