Yasushi Higo

Japan Industrial Partners, Inc. (JIP) is a private equity firm based in Tokyo. Established in 2002 through the collaboration of several firms, they develop Japan-focused private equity business contributing to the reorganization, restructuring and reform of Japanese companies. JIP operates investment partnerships to provide funds and to support corporate management assisting firms to optimize their operating base for growth.

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. engages in the financial instruments business that includes sales and trade of equity and bond, research, and investment trusts. It operates through the following business divisions: Retail, Corporate Investment Services, and Markets and Products. The Retail business division markets equities, bonds, investment trusts, and insurance for individual clients. The Corporate Investment Services business division offers securities solutions, investment banking, management strategies and raising funds for corporate clients. The Markets and Products division handles the product development. The company was founded in July 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.