l投資を変える、市場を変える、日本を変える
Unlocking Investment, Transforming Markets, Empowering Japan
HiJoJo Partners is a global fintech group comprised of professionals with extensive experience at major domestic and international investment banks.
HiJoJo Partners is a global fintech group comprised of professionals with extensive experience at major domestic and international investment banks.
We were the first in Japan to establish funds that invest in U.S. unicorn companies like SoFi, Palantir and SpaceX, providing domestic investors with innovative opportunities. Through fund formation, we provide capital to mid- to late-stage startups globally, offering hands-on support to foster their growth in Japan. We also assist corporations in cross-border open innovation through Corporate Venture Capital(CVC) consulting and other services.
At HiJoJo Partners, we democratize investment by providing Japanese investors with access to opportunities historically reserved for institutional investors. These include appropriately sized investment opportunities in unicorn companies and pre-IPO businesses, both in Japan and overseas, tailored to meet investors’ demands. Additionally, we offer access to institutional-grade funds investing in alternative assets such as private equity and credit products.
For domestic institutional investors and mutual funds, we offer tailored investment management and advisory services focused on private equity. For international investors and general partners (GPs), we deliver a range of solutions and streamline local procedures for those pursuing Japanese startup investments. Additionally, we connect startups aiming to expand their overseas shareholder base with international institutional investors, venture capitalists (VCs), family offices, and other stakeholders.
We provide cross-border services to institutional investors, offering stock information, up-to-date valuation data, and trading opportunities for private equities in both domestic and international markets.
We will provide cross-border brokerage services to institutional investors, including stock information, current valuation data, and trading opportunities for domestic and international private equities.
*As of the end of October 2024, includes figures from distribution partners.
After graduating from Columbia University with a degree in Engineering Management Systems, Mr. Menzas joined Salomon Brothers Asia Securities (now Citigroup Securities) in 1995, starting his career as a programmer. He quickly advanced to become Vice President in the Equity Division as a trader, where he distinguished himself as a desk head. Following his time there, Mr. Menzas successfully introduced algorithmic trading as a consultant at Mizuho Securities in 2007, leading to a formal position with the company. The following year, he was appointed Co-Head of the Equity Division and Deputy Global Head of Pan Asian Equities. Later, after transitioning to the Investment Department, he shifted his focus to the fintech sector, where he worked extensively on due diligence, value enhancement, and fund arrangements, collaborating with over 100 venture companies and more than 80 institutional investors worldwide. In November 2017, Mr. Menzas founded HiJoJo Partners and took on the role of CEO. In November 2024, he was named Co-CEO.
He joined HiJoJo Partners in August 2022 as Managing Executive Officer, and was appointed as Director in January 2023. Appointed as Co-CEO in November 2024.After graduating from the University of Tokyo with a degree in Law, he joined the Industrial Bank of Japan in 1990 and Mizuho Securities in 2000. He has 22 years of investment banking business experience, including 10 years overseas in London and Hong Kong. He became the President of Mizuho Securities Asia (Hong Kong) in 2016, Executive Officer of the Syndication Division and Head of Global Syndication at Mizuho Securities in 2018. From 2019, as Executive officer of Principal Investment, he oversaw domestic and international PE/VC fund investments. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mizuho Principal Investment, Director of Mobile Internet Capital and Director of Mizuho-Leaguer Investment.
