AGS Capital Partners Launches to Fuel Startup Growth
AGS Group has officially announced the formation of
AGS Capital Partners, a new corporate venture capital (CVC) initiative focused on investing in startups. Headquartered in
Chiyoda, Tokyo, AGS Capital Partners aims to leverage the extensive experience and knowledge accumulated by the AGS Group, which has been active since 1970, to support the growth of innovative companies that drive Japan's economy.
Background of the Establishment
The AGS Group was founded with the mission to contribute to corporate growth through management services, aiming also to strengthen Japan's economic development. Over the past fifty years, it has provided a range of services, including M&A support, corporate revival assistance, international business, and business matching, in response to client needs. The firm has been engaged in IPO support since 1999 and has assisted over 1,000 companies in their IPO preparations.
In November 2022, the Japanese government announced a five-year plan for fostering startups, with a target to ramp investments in this sector to
10 trillion yen by the fiscal year 2027. The plan outlines the creation of 100 unicorns and 100,000 startups, positioning Japan as a global hub for innovation. Despite the growing number of startups—which has increased around 1.5 times from 16,100 in 2021 to 25,000 in 2023—challenges remain in funding and exit strategies for domestic startups.
To bolster startup support, AGS Group will launch a startup business unit in 2024 to consolidate expertise and enhance specialization. With the establishment of AGS Capital Partners, the group aims to utilize its accumulated knowledge relating to IPOs, M&As, and management, as well as provide growth funding to support comprehensive and deep-rooted growth for startups.
Company Overview
Name: AGS Capital Partners, Inc.
Head Office: 1-9-5 Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 24th floor, Otemachi Financial City North Tower
Location: 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, B Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza (Tokyo Venture Capital Hub)
Representatives: Yoshihide Hirodachi, Hiroshi Nakamura
Capital: 10 million yen
Business Activities: Investments in venture capital and startups, acquisition and holding of securities, establishment and management of venture capital funds, and business consulting.
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Date of Establishment: April 1, 2025
About AGS Group
AGS Group, comprising AGS Consulting and AGS Tax Corporation, is an independent and comprehensive accounting firm originating in Japan. With around 100 certified public accountants and tax professionals, AGS serves a wide range of clients, including 4,100 corporations and 1,900 individuals—from startups to publicly traded firms. The group provides support services in areas such as taxation, accounting, IPOs, M&A, corporate rehabilitation, international tax consultation, and overseas expansion. The firm is committed to supporting Japanese enterprises and aims to be the leading accounting firm in Japan.
Headquarters Address
1-9-5 Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 24th floor, Otemachi Financial City North Tower
Founders
Atsushi Kurazawa and Yoshihide Hirodachi
Founded
1970
Services
Management services, business succession support, corporate rehabilitation support, IPO assistance, M&A support, international business support, fund management, and business matching.
Locations
Tokyo, Saitama, Yokohama, Shizuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Shanghai
Employees
760 members (118 CPAs, 122 tax professionals, 6 foreign accountants) as of April 2025
Domestic Group Companies
AGS Consulting, AGS Tax Corporation, AGS FAS, LNOB Consulting, ASTHOM PARTNERS, AGS Capital Partners, Family Office Design
Website
AGS Group
Social Media
Twitter