BUYOUT
Taishi Mizutani
Managing Director（BO7）
Career
Taishi Mizutani joined JAFCO in 2020. Prior to JAFCO he worked for Arthur D. Little Japan and Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd., where he provided consulting services for the consumer goods, high-tech, telecommunications, logistics, and financial industries. Before that, he worked for a start-up and a major IT company in Japan as a business manager, leading the start-up and expansion of their businesses. He was appointed Managing Director of the Division in January 2024.
Our mission is to facilitate the transformation of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan into venture businesses. We are committed to our role as growth partners for our portfolio companies, ensuring their future success.