LUCA Japan inbound sector

Why Japanese alternative investment?
Why now?

Private markets in Japan has shown steady growth over the last 20-some years. In 2023 the private equity (or buyout) market exceeded the JPY 1-trillion mark for the first time. Meanwhile, the IPO market surpassed 100 for the fourth straight year, in addition to the solid M&A market, both providing healthy exit environment for VCs. Still, the private markets in Japan remain enigmatic for many investors outside Japan given language and structuring barriers.

What are the bottlenecks to access alternative investment opportunities in Japan?

Language

Lack of data on market, GPs, and deals

Regulatory complexity

Accounting practices

Investment fund vehicles

What can LUCA do to help?

Streamline communication with GPs or direct investment deal owners

Support regulatory documentation works

Set up offshore fund vehicles

Streamline reporting process

LUCA is well-positioned to bridge the Japanese alternative investment opportunities and investors

Well connected with diverse GPs and investment Opprotunities
LUCA is capable of assembling a portfolio of alternative funds and other alternative opportunities in Japan.
Experienced team on ground
LUCA has team members on the ground with unique investment experience in the Japanese alternative investment space
Committed to global standard practice
LUCA distances itself from local idiosyncrasies and abides by the global standard of business practices.

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Buyout activities went from simmering to take-off mode in 2023.

Number and volume of buyout activities in Japan( trillion yen)

Source: https://www.sanyonews.jp/article/1490725

Japan's IPO Market Tops Asia in Rate of Increase.

IPO Stocks in Japan Versus Other Asian Markets

Performance since listing this year to date(%)

Source: Bloomberg

Japanese startup funding is increasing.

Total amount of funds raised (100 million yen)

Source: UZABASE

Nikkei average at historic high

Nikkei 225 since 2014

Source: Yahoo! Finance

Improved corporate governance and the resulting improved investment climate

Cross-shareholding Ratios in Japan(1990-2017)

http://www.nicmr.com/nicmr/report/repo/2018/2018aut08web.pdf

Continued low interest rates

Long-term interest rates, US vs Japan(2023)

Source: https://www.ig.com/

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