Path for Japanese IPOs
2026-02-02 01:33:39

Broad Street Capital and Ad Astra Forge Path for Japanese Firms to Go Public in the US

A New Era for Japanese Enterprises Entering US Markets



The recent announcement of an exclusive partnership between Broad Street Capital Group, a New York-based merchant bank, and Ad Astra Capital, a Tokyo-based strategic consulting firm, marks a significant turning point for Japanese companies seeking to go public in the United States. This collaboration aims to provide a streamlined pathway via Direct Listings and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) to tap into the high liquidity and fair valuations of U.S. capital markets.

The Japan-to-Nasdaq Initiative



The partnership, dubbed the “Japan-to-Nasdaq/NYSE” corridor, is designed specifically for high-growth Japanese firms in sectors such as deep tech, aerospace, and biotech. By leveraging the “shaperoning” framework which ensures compliance with U.S. capital market regulations, the two companies intend to facilitate a smoother transition for Japanese firms into American public markets.

With Ad Astra acting as the

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