Minerva Growth Partners

Minerva Growth Partners (MGP) invests strategic private capital in growth-stage companies. MGP offers substantial funding beyond IPOs, targeting private businesses with proven product-market fit and robust unit economics. Its capabilities span growth equity, buyouts, and private investments in public equities across consumer internet and B2B software, including healthcare tech and fintech, facilitating long-term strategic growth.

MGP was established by Kei Nagasawa (former Mercari CFO) and Kensuke Murashima (former Head of Global Internet Banking for Morgan Stanley in Japan). Collaborating with Pleiad Investment Advisors (Michael Yoshino, Kenneth Lee), they observed Japanese startups often lacked patient, late-stage capital. This forced early IPOs, hindering sustained strategic development.

Minerva Growth Partners supports ambitious Japanese startups and growth-stage companies seeking expansion capital. The firm enables them to invest boldly, prioritizing long-term strategic objectives over immediate financial pressures. MGP's vision is to cultivate globally competitive Japanese category leaders, enhancing innovation and vitality within industries.