Kado Capital Management Inc.

Kado Capital Management Co., Ltd. serves as a core financial instruments firm within the Kado Group, operating under Type II Financial Instruments Business and Investment Management licenses. The company was established on July 15, 2020, with its head office strategically located in Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, and is spearheaded by Representative Director Atsuo Sakurai.

The firm's paramount strength lies in its capacity to identify, source, and distribute unique and superior investment opportunities, primarily within the Alternative Investment sector, to Japanese professional investors, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. These opportunities are generally inaccessible through conventional retail channels. "Alternative" in this context refers to asset classes that seek returns uncorrelated with traditional investments like stocks and bonds, thus playing a vital role in portfolio diversification and long-term asset stability.

The company's business activities are structured around three fundamental pillars:

1. Delivery of Alternative Strategies: Kado Capital Management provides access to investment in innovative domestic and international venture companies that are spearheading new products and services. Its concrete strategies include "Domestic and Overseas Venture Capital Strategies," aimed at firms with high growth potential, and "Secondary Investment Strategies," which involve acquiring interests in existing funds. Furthermore, the firm facilitates access to specialized global alternative investments such as the "U.S. Private Debt Strategy" and the "European Trade Finance Strategy." This is made possible through strong partnerships with globally recognized managers like Corner Ventures, Siguler Guff, and Horizon Capital. By focusing on these distinct opportunities, the company helps investors achieve enhanced diversification and a more robust portfolio construction.

2. Structuring Diverse Investment Vehicles: To seamlessly connect Japanese investors with complex domestic and international investment opportunities, the company designs and implements optimal investment structures. It offers flexible schemes tailored to Japanese regulatory requirements and investor preferences, including investments through Limited Partnerships for Investment (LPS), voluntary partnerships (Nin-Kumiai), silent partnerships (Tokumei-Kumiai), overseas LPS, and private investment trusts. This structural expertise effectively minimizes the typical regulatory and logistical hurdles associated with investing in intricate global financial products.

3. Dedicated Investor Relations (IR): Kado Capital Management is deeply committed to maintaining honest and transparent operations while staying close to its investors. This is exemplified by its commitment to providing detailed reports in Japanese (including quarterly reports, financial statements, and ad-hoc reports), offering support such as the English translation of tax-related documents for overseas investments, and ensuring prompt communication with overseas fund managers. These efforts guarantee transparency and enhance information accessibility for its client base.

The executive team, which includes Representative Director Atsuo Sakurai (formerly holding executive roles at Nomura Securities and Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities) and Masayo Kamano (Representative Director of Kado Holdings, with extensive experience in international investment advisory), is composed of industry veterans. This small yet highly specialized group leverages a deep global network and professional expertise to continuously deliver superior investment opportunities. The overarching mission of the Kado Group is to "contribute to the realization of a better society by providing investors with investment opportunities that generate economic value." Through this mission, Kado Capital Management is securing a unique and growing position within Japan's alternative investment market.