【News】HiJoJo Partners and JAMP Fund Management Launch “HiJoJo Global Unicorn Investment Corp.”

HiJoJo Partners and JAMP Fund Management Launch “HiJoJo Global Unicorn Investment Corp.”
 — Unlocking Access to Global Unicorn Companies and Supporting the Growth of Innovative Startups —

Tokyo, June 1, 2026 — HiJoJo Partners Inc. (“HiJoJo”) and JAMP Fund Management Co., Ltd. (“JAMP”) today announced the launch of HiJoJo Global Unicorn Investment Corp. (“HiJoJo PEIT*”), a securities investment corporation focused primarily on global private equity investments.

The investment corporation was launched on June 1, 2026, utilizing the PEIT White-label Services provided by JAMP, a subsidiary of JAMP Corporation.

HiJoJo PEIT aims to contribute to both the growth of innovative startups and the development of Japan’s asset management industry by providing investors with access to private equity opportunities, including leading global unicorn companies.

*PEIT stands for Private Equity Investment Trust.

Background

In recent years, rapid advances in artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies have fueled the emergence of innovative startups around the world. As a result, investor interest in high-growth private companies has increased significantly, particularly among businesses with strong long-term growth potential.

Globally, private equity markets continue to expand, with startups increasingly able to raise substantial amounts of capital before going public, often achieving significant increases in enterprise value while remaining private. Consequently, access to private market investments has become an increasingly important component of global investment strategies.

The Japanese government has also accelerated its support for the startup ecosystem. In 2022, it announced the “Startup Development Five-year Plan,” targeting an increase in annual startup investment to JPY 10 trillion by fiscal year 2027. In addition, the “Policy Plan for Promoting Japan as a Leading Asset Management Center,” published in 2023, emphasized both the advancement of Japan’s asset management industry and the promotion of capital formation for startups. Regulatory reforms have also been introduced in the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Venture Funds market.

Against this backdrop, HiJoJo and JAMP views the current environment as a significant opportunity and has launched HiJoJo PEIT as Japan’s first securities investment corporation dedicated to investing in global unicorn companies. The company also intends to pursue a future listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange 's Venture Funds market.

Key Features of HiJoJo PEIT

HiJoJo PEIT combines three core strengths into a single investment vehicle:

1. Access to Global Unicorn Investments
The vehicle provides Japanese investors with access to leading global unicorn companies that have historically been difficult to invest in from Japan prior to their public listings.

2. Investment Corporation Structure
HiJoJo PEIT utilizes a securities investment corporation structure, which is expected to offer advantages over traditional private equity investment vehicles in areas such as legal framework, taxation, liquidity, portfolio diversification, and disclosure standards.

3. HiJoJo’s Proven Track Record
As of March 31, 2026, HiJoJo has structured and distributed more than JPY 56 billion in investment products focused on global unicorn companies since its founding. The firm’s sourcing capabilities are further strengthened through its strategic capital and business alliance with Nasdaq Private Market (NPM), the leading U.S. private securities marketplace.

Operating Structure

Under the operational framework of HiJoJo PEIT, JAMP will serve as the asset management company for the investment corporation, while HiJoJo will undertake portfolio management activities through a delegated investment management arrangement.

Leveraging its expertise in private equity investing and its global network, HiJoJo will be responsible for investment sourcing, due diligence, and investment decision-making.

In addition to its role as asset manager, JAMP will support the overall operation of the investment corporation by providing administrative and operational services and coordinating with HiJoJo and other stakeholders.

Overview of the Investment Corporation

Name：HiJoJo Global Unicorn Investment Corp. (“HiJoJo PEIT”)
Primary Investment Targets：Domestic and international private equity investments, including global unicorn companies
Establishment Date：June 1, 2026
Structure：Closed-end securities investment corporation
Executive Officer：Norifumi Akiyama
Supervisory Officers：Yuka Matsuda, Takuyuki Sakurai
Asset Management Company：JAMP Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Delegated Investment Manager：HiJoJo Partners Inc.

Future Outlook

HiJoJo PEIT will initially commence operations through private placements and, following an established operating track record, aims to pursue a future listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Venture Funds market.

Following a potential listing, the investment corporation intends to expand assets under management through capital raises from institutional and individual investors, thereby broadening investor access to global unicorn investment opportunities.

The timing and feasibility of any future listing remain under consideration, and there can be no assurance that a listing will ultimately occur.

About HiJoJo Partners

Founded in 2017 by Spyridon Mentzas, HiJoJo Partners is a Japan-based independent asset management firm driven by its purpose: “Unlocking Investment, Transforming Markets, Empowering Japan.”

Serving Japanese investors through both offline and online distribution channels, HiJoJo structures and distributes investment products focused on mid-to late-stage private companies across domestic and international markets.

Its shareholder includes leading Japanese financial institutions and strategic investors, such as Credit Saison, Mizuho Securities, SBI Group, Finatext Holdings, MUFG Innovation Partners, Okasan Securities Group, Japan Investment Adviser, Monex Group, Pegasus Tech Ventures, i-nest capital, and SMBC Venture Capital.

In 2026, HiJoJo launched U.S. operations to strengthen its global operating platform and further enhance sourcing capabilities for U.S. private equity investments through a strategic partnership with Nasdaq Private Market, LLC.

About JAMP Corporation Group

JAMP Corporation Group is a platform solutions provider for Japan’s asset management industry. Guided by the belief that client success is the reason JAMP exists, the company supports financial institutions in optimizing and growing their asset management businesses through platform services including GBASs, a goal-based asset management business support service, and white-label services built on ManCo (Management Company) functions for investment trusts, ETFs, and PEITs.

The word “Platform” is central to JAMP’s identity: it is embedded in Japan Asset Management Platform, from which “JAMP” is derived, and in the company’s Japanese legal name, 日本資産運用基盤, where 基盤 means platform.

Company Information

■ HiJoJo Partners Inc.
Representative Directors and Co-CEOs：Spyridon Mentzas, Norifumi Akiyama 
Established：November 15, 2017 
Address: 1-7-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 
Registrations：Type II Financial Instruments Business, Investment Advisory and Agency Business, Investment Management Business (Kanto Local Finance Bureau Registration No. 3065) 
Website：https://www.hijojo-partners.com/en

■ JAMP Fund Management Co., Ltd.
President & CEO：Keiichi Ohara 
Established：June 28, 2022 
Address：3-17-1 Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 
Registrations：Investment Management Business, Type II Financial Instruments Business (Kanto Local Finance Bureau Registration No. 3386) 
Website：https://www.jamplatform.com/en/jfm

■ JAMP Corporation
President & CEO：Keiichi Ohara 
Established：January 11, 2019 (Founded: May 28, 2018) 
Address：3-17-1 Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 
Website：https://www.jamplatform.com/en

Contact Information

HiJoJo Partners Inc.
Email：info@hijojo.com

JAMP Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Email：bizrelation@jamplatform.com

Disclaimer

This press release is intended solely for the purpose of publicly announcing the business initiative described herein by HiJoJo and JAMP and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in Japan, the United States, or any other jurisdiction.

No securities may be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. Any public offering of securities in the United States would be made by means of a prospectus containing detailed information regarding the issuer and its management, as well as financial statements. No public offering of securities in the United States is contemplated in connection with this matter.