Yitu Capital rebranded
Invest in Japan’s Structural Inflection and Tech Resurgence
ABOUT
A Decadal Opportunity Window
Japan is breaking out of a 30-year economic cycle. Structural reform, deep-tech revitalization, and surging entrepreneurial activity have created one of the most attractive private market vintages in decades.
We deploy capital into Japan’s robust private opportunities, combining proprietary direct investments in high-tech and consumer innovators with anchor commitments in top-tier VC and PE funds.
VALUE PROPOSITION
Local Access Global Network
-
Local Roots, Global Mindset
We are on the ground in Tokyo with decades of trusted local relationships, backed by years of institutional investing experience in Japan.
-
Balanced Private Market Exposure
We build resilient portfolios across the full lifecycle, pairing the high upside of early-stage tech startups with the steady cash flows of mid-market buyouts.
-
Cross-Border Commercialization
With our extensive network in Asia, we support our portfolio companies win new customers and scale globally.
BUSINESSES
1. Direct Investment
Decades of deep R&D, sensible entry valuations, and Tokyo Stock Exchange governance reforms have created a distinct, capital-efficient venture environment in Japan.
From seed to growth stage, we deploy high-conviction capital into high-growth Japanese startups across Deep Tech, Advanced Manufacturing, SaaS, and Consumer.
2. Fund Commitment
Our fund commitment strategy targets two distinct private market segments in Japan:
-
Mid-Market Buyouts: Core allocations to premier managers in Japan's most attractive buyout segment, capturing opportunities from carve-outs, succession and structural reforms.
-
Venture Capital: Commitments to top VC funds offering broad-based exposure to Japan’s technological and startup revival.
3. Investment Advisory
We setup sector focused investment mandate tailor made to specific investor’s needs.
We also support Japanese family offices to diversify their investments globally.
MANAGEMENT
Dongao Yan
CEO
Dongao brings over 15 years of alternative investment experience across Japan and Greater China. Prior to founding itu, he held senior roles at HQ Capital and Squadron Capital. Dongao directs the firm’s investment strategy, investor relations and cross-border commercialization.
He holds BEng in Computer Science from the Tokyo Institute of Technology and an MBA from IMD Business School.
Taku Sameshima
President
Taku is President of the company. Formerly the CEO of AG Capital and a member of the Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA), he is a seasoned venture investor with a distinguished track record of backing Japanese startups from early stage to IPO. At itu, he co-leads the firm's strategic direction, deal sourcing and portfolio monitoring.
Partner
-
HQ Capital
-
Squadron Capital
-
Accenture Japan
-
MBA, IMD; Tokyo Institute of Technology
DONGAO YAN
Partner
-
HT Asset Management
-
Arthur Andersen
-
CFA/CPA
-
University of International Business and Economics
RICK CAI
Advisor
-
AG Capital
-
Member, Japan Venture Capital Association
SAMESHIMA TAKU
COO
-
EBA Advisory Limited
-
Lehman Brothers
XIAOLING YU
Partner
-
HT Asset Management
-
Rolls-Royce
-
PhD, Imperial College London
VICTOR WAN
Investment Manager
-
HT Asset Management
-
Nanjing University
WENKY CHEUNG
YAN DONGAO
Partner
-
HQ Capital
-
Squadron Capital
-
Accenture Japan
-
MBA, IMD; Bachelor, Tokyo Institute of Technology
CAI RICK
Partner
-
HT Asset Management
-
Arthur Andersen
-
CFA/CPA
WAN VICTOR
Partner
-
HT Asset Management
-
Rolls-Royce
-
PhD, Imperial College London
CHEUNG WENKY
Investment Manager
-
HT Asset Management
PARTNERSHIP
Beyondge provides value-adding consulting services to startups in areas including strategic marketing, business development, M&A and human capital management.