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Japan’s newest LP giant taps ex-HarbourVest boss as alts head
The $87bn university endowment is tasked with generating returns to help fund Japanese science and tech research.
Japan Post Insurance appoints new alts head – exclusive
The insurance giant has promoted a member of its global credit investment team to lead its $10bn push into alternatives, Private Equity International has learned.
Insurers warm to private equity as yields edge lower
Private equity is expected to deliver the highest returns in the next 12 months by 43% of respondents, the highest of any asset class, according to GSAM research.
How Japan Post Insurance will deploy its next $7bn in alternatives
The $700bn investor’s 10-year roadmap for alternatives includes co-investments and backing growth and venture managers in Japan.
Story of the year: Private equity moves in on Japan
Investors are more positive than previously, and an underpenetrated market means more room for new players.
Japan to invest $18bn in PE and VC via revamped firm
Japan Investment Corporation, a state-backed entity, is planning to launch private equity and venture capital funds next year.
Inside Japan Post Insurance’s $10bn alternative investment plan
Tadasu Matsuo, managing director and head of alternative investment at Japan Post Insurance, lays out the investor’s diversified portfolio investment strategy in an interview with sister title PERE.
Katsunori Sago, the man who revamped Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank chief investment officer Katsunori Sago, the man behind the $1.9trn investor’s push into alternatives, is stepping down this month after three years at the helm.
Japan Post Insurance contact information
Offices
Otemachi Place West Tower, 2-3-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100 8794, JapanContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mr. Akira Kohama | Job titleInvestment Planning professional | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email  ----------- |
| Mr. Hideaki Matsuura | Job titleGeneral Manager, Alternative Investments | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email --------- |
| Mr. Keiichi Abe | Job titleHead of Alternative Investments | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email ------ |
| Mr. Kenji Serizawa | Job titleSenior Manager, Responsible Investment, Investment Planning Dept | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email ----------- |
Japan Post Insurance fund commitments
Known fund commitments : 9
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager -------- | Commitment dateMay 2024 | Commitment size$20.768m | |
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| ------- | Manager ------- | Commitment dateJun 2023 | Commitment size ---------- |