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§ Venture Capital · Kyobashi, Osaka, Japan
Japanese alternative asset management firm structuring maritime ship investment funds for green shipping solutions.
Anchor Ship Partners operates as a specialized ship investment fund manager based in Tokyo, Japan, directing capital into the global maritime sector. The firm structures and manages funds primarily for acquiring shipping vessels, offering critical financial solutions for industry asset needs. Its strategy blends sophisticated financial mechanisms with deep maritime economic understanding.
The firm originated in 2007, founded by a team of experienced ship financiers from Mizuho Bank. This collective expertise led to its inaugural fund, establishing Anchor Ship Partners as an early pioneer in Japanese ship finance. Hajime Tsuji was a key leader during its formative period, guiding strategic development.
Serving diverse participants across the shipping industry, Anchor Ship Partners addresses capital demands for new vessel acquisition and fleet modernization. Its long-term vision involves leveraging innovative financial instruments to foster sustainable growth within the maritime domain, particularly supporting the adoption of advanced and environmentally conscious shipping technologies.
Anchorship Partners has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $11.4M Series B in Shippio in September 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2022 | Shippio | $11.4M Series B | Akira Kurabayashi | Aozora Corporate Investment, Delight Ventures, Environmental Energy Investment, 大町 祐輔, Sony Ventures, Hiroshi OKA, Tokio Marine |