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Dears Capital: Recognized Innovator in Asset Management

Dears Capital, a limited liability company, proudly announces its selection for the EM Showcase 2026, organized by FinCity.Tokyo, a public-private partnership aimed at enhancing Tokyo's competitiveness as a global financial hub. This program highlights emerging asset managers who are pivotal for Japan's financial ecosystem, and Dears Capital has been honored for its innovative approach to empowerment and growth in the finance sector.

The Purpose and Importance of EM Showcase by FinCity.Tokyo

Established under the “International Financial City Vision” by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, FinCity.Tokyo’s aim is to solidify Tokyo's status as an international financial center. It acts as a core platform enabling collaboration between domestic and international financial institutions, investment firms, and businesses, under the guidance of a former Vice-Governor of the Bank of Japan as its chairman. The EM Showcase serves as a channel through which notable emerging asset managers from Japan are presented to institutional investors globally, enhancing their visibility and recognition.

By being selected, Dears Capital demonstrates its alignment with Japan's goal of becoming a leading nation in asset management. The organization’s commitment to innovation and growth in financial services reflects its crucial role in the development of Japan’s financial landscape.

Dears Capital’s Unique Approach: Human Empowerment

With the vision of "Awakening People and Organizations," Dears Capital is pioneering Japan's first value-up private equity (PE) fund focused on activating talent and promoting women's participation in the workforce. The fund's operational framework is supported by two corporate general partners (GPs), allowing for multifaceted hands-on assistance to portfolio companies.

Multifaceted Hands-On Support

• - Dears Brain Holdings: Recognized for nine consecutive years as a company where employees feel fulfilled, this GP evaluates organizational dynamics and designs activation plans prior to investment execution.
• - 3S Capital: Leveraging extensive experience in M&A advisory and management consulting, this GP leads strategic planning, financial, and operational improvements for investee companies.

Creating Value Through People

Dears Capital uniquely offers the "Wonder Engagement" program, which assesses organizational conditions and facilitates the development of plans aimed at enhancing engagement and productivity before any investment is made. This initiative empowers Dears Capital to tackle challenges faced by small and medium enterprises, such as declining birthrates and labor shortages, by promoting sustainable growth and increasing female participation in the workforce.

Track Record of High Returns

Dears Capital has consistently demonstrated value creation with a strong portfolio of successful investments in small to medium-sized businesses, led by a team that has substantial experience in high-quality buyout funds. The organization is committed to deepening collaboration with investors, both domestically and internationally, harnessing the potential of Japanese SMEs through the power of human capital, and further contributing to the enhancement of corporate value and the development of the regional economy.

As part of this announcement, it is imperative to clarify that this press release serves only for informational purposes and does not constitute an invitation for specific transactions or acquisitions of fund shares.

Contact Information

• - Company: Dears CAPITAL
• - Address: 2-6-3 Shiba Koen, 13F Shiba Koen Front Tower, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Website: dearscapital.jp
• - Email: [email protected]

As Dears Capital sets its sights on a promising future, the company looks forward to championing initiatives that not only elevate participation in finance but also lead to thriving communities and empowered organizations.