Investment Vehicles
Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko Ⅰ Investment L.P.
Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko I Investment Limited Partnership was formed in 2015.
The partnership invested in US.Mart and in Ise Sea Paradise, both in 2015. The partnership is intended to be long-term shareholders in the companies that it invests in. This allows NSSK and the management teams of the portfolio companies to focus on sustainable long-term value creation. NSSK, through the NSSK Value-Up Program (NVP) provides critical business process improvement measures, balance sheet and cost structure optimization and addition of management talent. As a result, the businesses are experiencing solid sales growth and earnings improvement, as well as increases in their number of employees.
NSSK II (INTL) Investment L.P.
NSSK II (INTL) Investment L.P. was formed in 2015.
The partnership invests mainly in Japan-based attractive small to medium-sized companies with high-growth potential that can contribute to the development and the revitalization of the local economy in Japan. The partnership has parallel investment vehicles.
With a focus on investing in “good” companies and transforming them into “great” companies, NSSK seeks to generate superior outcomes through its differentiated investment sourcing, highly disciplined pricing approach and implementation of its NSSK Value-Up Program (NVP).
NSSK Ⅲ (INTL) Investment L.P.
Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko III (INTL) Investment Limited Partnership was formed in 2021.
NSSK III (INTL) Investment L.P., backed by a proven track record of success, continues to pursue an investment strategy that focuses primarily on mid-sized and small companies in Japan that are facing needs such as business succession and capital restructuring. Post-investment, the Partnership provides hands-on management support through its refined NSSK Value-Up Program (NVP), working closely with management teams and employees of portfolio companies to enhance shareholder value.
Utilizing its past experience, the Partnership extends its investments to encompass various project types, including business revitalization and larger enterprises, with a focus on benefiting all stakeholders, especially the employees of portfolio companies, and supporting the growth of the Japanese economy.
Regional Impact Funds
As part of its ESG activities, NSSK’s Regional Impact Fund has been active since 2016, with the Chubu/Hokuriku Vitalization Investment L.P. as the first impact fund, in order to bring NSSK’s investing and value up platform in a way that contributes to domestic regional communities. With a focus on business succession and attractive small and medium-sized companies with high growth potential in the local area, the Regional Impact Funds aim to contribute to the development of the local economy and society by providing growth capital for operational improvement, reinforcing and development of human capital and supporting business and sales development both in Japan and overseas. This will result in the creation of employment opportunities as well as the improvement of corporate and shareholder value together in partnership with local financial institutions. In addition to the Chubu/Hokuriku Vitalization Investment L.P., NSSK Group has expanded its Regional Impact Fund initiatives to include the Kanto/East Japan, Kinki/West Japan and nationwide areas. As a result, the NSSK Group operates 5 impact funds focusing on regional vitalization in Japan.