Advantage Partners V

Advantage Partners, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 1992. The firm specializes in start-ups, acquisitions, and buyouts, primarily focusing on a diverse range of industries including information systems, electronic devices, media and entertainment, financial services, healthcare, and consumer products. Advantage Partners has invested in 43 companies, managing funds that collectively represent over JPY360 billion from both domestic and global institutional investors. The firm targets companies with sales between $25 million and $400 million and enterprise values from $16 million to $420 million, primarily concentrating on investment opportunities within Japan. In addition to its Tokyo headquarters, Advantage Partners has a presence in Queensway, Hong Kong.

Richard L. Folsom

Representative Partner

Hiroshi Hayakawa

Partner

Tsutomu Hirakawa

Partner

Yusuke Ichikawa

Partner

Toru Indo

Partner

Hiroyuki Kitagawa

Director

Yusuke Masamura

Director

Hideo Nagatsuyu

Senior Partner

Takashi Nishimura

Partner

Takeshi Sasaki

Partner

Taisuke Sasanuma

Representative Partner

Yuto Suzuki

Principal

Yutaka Tajima

Director

Yotaro Tokuo

Principal

Toshiya Tsukahara

Partner

Laura Wang

Director

Norihito Yasunaga

Principal

Vivian Zheng

Partner

9 past transactions

Saint Marc

Post in 2021
Saint Marc Holdings Co., Ltd., through its subsidiaries, engages in restaurant and cafe businesses in Japan. It also operates franchise chain systems. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Okayama, Japan.

Pharmaforte

Private Equity Round in 2021
Pharmaforte is a marketing and distribution partner for quality pharmaceutical and healthcare products.

Q'sai

Acquisition in 2020
Q'sai manufactures and sells healthcare and skincare products.

Elise Fashion

Acquisition in 2019
Elise Fashion Co., Ltd is a women's clothing manufacturer and retailer located in Hanoi, Vietnam. The brand targets women aged 20 to 45, focusing on delivering sustainable and accessible luxury through its product offerings. Elise Fashion is committed to quality and ethical manufacturing practices, ensuring that its operations align with responsible business principles. The company emphasizes authentic engagement with its customers, striving to provide outstanding service and a premium shopping experience.

EKO Group

Acquisition in 2019
EKO Group manufactures metal components for multinational corporations in diversified product categories such as communication, security and medical.

Plastic Centre Sdn Bhd

Acquisition in 2018
Plastic Centre is the Rigid plastic packaging and contract manufacturing for home care and personal care products.

YARUKI Switch Group

Acquisition in 2017
Yaruki Switch Group Holdings, Co., Ltd. is an educational organization based in Tokyo, Japan, that develops and operates various educational services, including individual tutoring, English language conversation schools, day care, kindergartens, and preschools. Established in 1989, the company aims to support children's aspirations by fostering motivation and helping them pursue their unique paths. In addition to its operations in Japan, Yaruki Switch Group has expanded its reach to Taiwan, China, and South Korea. With a workforce of 107 employees, the organization emphasizes a diverse approach to education, striving to provide a comprehensive and nurturing environment for children. The company reported a revenue of JPY 2,935.04 million, reflecting its significant presence in the educational services sector.

Ishii Sports

Acquisition in 2016
Tokyo-based sports equipment retailer

Intuit KK

Acquisition in 2002
Japanese business software firm, subsidiary of Intuit
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