- A new source of strength
- for the economy
- of Japan and Beyond
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Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko Group (NSSK) is an investment management business with a focus on Japan. The Founding Members have a track record of investing and helping businesses go from “good” to “great” through its operational value added toolkit (NVP), which emphasizes global best practice across the business and includes ROI-focused ESG implementation, that leads to generating superior investment returns.
Our mission is to do the right thing as human beings and build a best-in-class investment firm to generate superior returns on our investments. We protect the interests and reputation of our business partners at all times. NSSK will provide expansion capital, critical business processes for operational improvement and management talent from its network of domestic and international operating executives to drive operational excellence.
We identify and recruit the very best person for every job, take great pride in the professional quality of our daily interaction, stress creativity in everything we do, emphasize teamwork as a culture and ensure that integrity is at the heart of everything we do.
Awards
Private Equity International Awards
PE Firm of the Year in Japan 5 Times Winner
Mid-Market Firm of the Year in Asia 2023
News
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2024.04.10
- Media Coverage
Jun Tsusaka (CEO/CIO) and Ryoji Kanamori (Partner and Co-Head of the Investment Team) were interviewed by PEI in the Article “How empowering women leads to superior returns”
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2024.03.04
- Media Coverage
NSSK Awarded Private Equity “Firm of the Year in Japan 2023” and “Mid-Market Firm of the Year in Asia 2023” by PEI
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2024.02.15
- Media Coverage
Jun Tsusaka (CEO/CIO) , Yuzuru Ichinohe (Leader of NSSK Value-Up Program) and Kiyomi Matsuda (Finance Director/ESG Director) were interviewed by PEI in the Article “Japan’s ESG revolution gathers pace”
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2023.10.02
- Media Coverage
NSSK CEO Jun Tsusaka gives lecture at the Nikkei SDGs Festival “Project 2023 Symposium on the Future of Private Equity”
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2023.04.28
- Media Coverage
An interview regarding the sale of shares in Welfare Suzuran Co., Ltd. was posted on Compass, Houlihan Lokey’s online M&A knowledge hub.
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2023.04.12
- Media Coverage
Jun Tsusaka (CEO/CIO) , Ryoji Kanamori and Makoto Iwami (Directors and co-leaders of the Investment Team) were interviewed by PEI in the Article “Business succession goes big”
Case study
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Craftz Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1933, Craftz Co., Ltd. has established itself as a globally recognized flexible packaging converter. The Craftz Group, including its domestic and international subsidiaries, operates six factories - four in Tochigi, Niigata, Nagano and Saitama prefectures in Japan and two in Bangkok, Thailand. The company specializes in providing flexible packaging for a variety of consumer products, including food, confectionery, pet food, pharmaceuticals, and more, serving markets in both Japan and Thailand. Flexible packaging is characterized by the use of materials such as polyethylene and polypropylene, which allow for versatile shaping. The film-based nature of this packaging offers advantages such as light weight, elasticity and ease of processing, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. In the context of ESG considerations, the shift to flexible packaging is a significant trend. Amid the global drive to reduce the use of plastics, flexible packaging is emerging as an important substitute for molded products and rigid packaging, helping to reduce their use. In addition, its superior gas barrier properties are essential for maintaining food quality and safety. Its role in reducing food loss and transportation costs adds to its importance, with continued strong demand expected in the future.
- NSSK III
- Business Succession
- General Manufacturing
- Currently invested
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ISI Global Inc.
ISI Global Inc. (“ISI”), a leader in Japan’s domestic Japanese language education industry, received an investment from Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko Group (NSSK) in October 2021 amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Japan’s ongoing entry restrictions. The investment in ISI is a strategic move to support Japanese language education for international talent, a vital sector for Japan amidst its social challenges of population decline. NSSK’s investment aims not only to support ISI’s growth, but also to strengthen the Japanese language education sector as a whole, thereby contributing to Japan’s attractiveness as a destination for people from around the world.
- NSSK II
- Business Succession
- Special Situation
- Education
- Currently invested
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Takagi Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Takagi Co., Ltd. Company Group operates water-related product businesses, including the manufacture and sale of faucets and water purifier cartridges. The Company Group operates in three main areas of business (water purifier business, water sprinkler business, and dies & molds business), and has factories in Japan and Vietnam, in addition to sales offices in Japan and Australia. In the water purifier business, the Company Group pioneered the faucet integrated water purifier with the launch of the “Mizu-Kobo” in 1999, which has one of the highest adoption rates in new condominiums in Japan, and has contributed to make Takagi Co., Ltd. one of the best-known companies in the water purifier industry. In the water sprinkler business, it also pioneered the market with the launch in 1980 of the “Nozzle Five”, a sprinkler nozzle with five different ways of spraying water. As a result, it has established the No.1 position in the domestic market by offering a wide range of customer-oriented products. Its dies and molds business has important functions mainly for in-house use, contributing to the speedy and flexible manufacturing of the Takagi Group’s products. From an ESG perspective, the use of water purifying cartridges is expected to reduce negative impacts on the environment. The Takagi Group believes its products contribute to a sustainable society by reducing the use of disposable plastic containers and bottled water, thereby also decreasing the logistics associated with these products
- NSSK III
- Business Succession
- General Manufacturing
- Currently invested
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KRAFT Inc.
Sakura Pharmacy Group is the third-largest dispensing pharmacy operator in the industry, with over 800 stores all over Japan, particularly in prime locations like commercial centers and near railway stations, and employing more than 6,000 staff, including pharmacists. At each store, medications are dispensed based on prescriptions from patients. A dispensary’s role is not limited to just providing medications; there is a responsibility to safeguard patient health and life against any risks. To fulfill this duty, pharmacists meticulously check each prescription, and in case of any uncertainties, they consult with the prescribing physician.
- NSSK III
- RIF
- Business Succession
- Special Situation
- Healthcare
- Currently invested
Company
A new source of strength for the economy of Japan and beyond. Our mission is to continue to do what is right as a human being, build a world class investment management company and dedicate ourselves to the promotion of ESG values.
Business
We leverage the insights and expertise we've cultivated to execute investments aimed at boosting corporate and shareholder value, contributing to economic development both in Japan and globally, while also providing practical management support.
Team
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Jun TsusakaCEO, CIO, Chairman of ESG Committee and Management Committee Member
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Akio IshidaSenior Partner, Senior Managing Director, Vice Chairman and Management Committee Member
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Kazuaki TokuyamaSenior Partner, Senior Managing Director and Management Committee Member
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Ryoji KanamoriPartner, Managing Director and Co-Head of Investment Team
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Makoto IwamiPartner, Managing Director and Co-Head of Investment Team
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Kosuke SaitoDirector
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Kurama SatoVice President & Senior Manager
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Makoto HamamuraVice President & Senior Manager
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Yasuhiko MatsunagaManagement Committee Member
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Mamoru SatoVice President & Senior Manager, Value Creation and Exit Committee (VCEC)
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Shohei AkiyamaPartner, Managing Director,
Chief Administrative Officer and Management Committee Member
Recruitment
Information about job opportunities at NSSK. We seek individuals who share our commitment to contributing to the development of Japan's economy and society, as well as to ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) initiatives through our business activities.
FAQ
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Can you provide information on your investment track record?
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Since NSSK’s establishment in 2014, we have invested in and supported 36 attractive companies. The NSSK Group currently has sales of approximately JPY300 billion and more than 20,000 employees.
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Can you explain in more detail your commitment to ESG?
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As part of our commitment to responsible investing with a focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, we have signed the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the Operating Principles for Impact Management formulated by the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group. Our investment approach includes pre-investment ESG due diligence, evaluation and analysis of ESG issues, and post-investment KPIs tailored to the specific circumstances of each portfolio company. Through our commitment to ESG practices, we aim to be socially responsible while enhancing the enterprise value of our portfolio companies.
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What industry awards have you received?
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NSSK has been awarded the “Firm of the Year in Japan” award by Private Equity International in 2017, 2018, 2020,2022 and 2023. In addition, several companies in NSSK’s portfolio, including Vati and Bunkasha, have received the PEI Operational Excellence Award.