Japan's Asset Management One to launch fund targeting unlisted startups

Move comes as authorities seek to channel more capital into emerging companies

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The Tokyo Stock Exchange decided to tighten rules for startups to maintain their listings. Asset Management One's new fund will aim to help young companies get on a path to growth. (Source photos by Takuya Fujisawa and Mizuho Miyazaki)

KINU YONAGA

TOKYO -- Asset Management One, an investment firm affiliated with Mizuho Financial Group, will establish a fund in as early as fiscal 2026 that will invest directly in unlisted stocks, targeting startups with high potential for public listings.

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