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Key people at Mercuria Investment.
Mercuria Investment Group operates as a cross-border alternative investment manager, creating diverse opportunities for investors through a range of specialized funds. The firm’s capabilities span multi-strategy funds, encompassing growth, value, buyout, succession, real estate, and cash flow investments. Mercuria also manages subsidiaries focusing on specific asset classes, such as real estate investment trusts and infrastructure funds, consistently targeting low-liquidity sectors for optimized returns.
The company was established in October 2005 as Asuka DBJ Partners Co., Ltd., a joint venture between the Development Bank of Japan and Asuka Asset Management Ltd. This foundation was driven by an insight into the potential of opportunities extending across national and regional boundaries, aiming to generate excess returns in underserved investment landscapes. The entity later rebranded to Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd. in January 2016.
Mercuria Investment Group serves a global base of investors seeking exposure to strategically managed assets and businesses. Its vision is to evolve into a world-class investment group, providing robust financial and business support to cross-border entities. The firm strives to deliver substantial investment returns, ultimately channeling these profits back into the global economy through carefully structured financial products focused on stable and high-yield overseas investments.
Key people at Mercuria Investment.
Mercuria Investment has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $7.1M Debt / Series B in Ascend in November 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Ascend | $7.1M Debt / Series B | — | Hiroshi OKA, Hokuriku Bank, LTS, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Samurai Incubate, Seino Holdings |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Sumutasu | $9.8M Debt / Series B | Japan Finance Corporation, Mobile Internet Capital, Toshimichi Namba | CARTA VENTURES, Kiraboshi Capital |