Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Tokyo for the position of Entrepreneur in Residence. Those who are willing to become an entrepreneur in the future, you have a great fit with this position. Ant Capital is launching Venture Capital fund with Studio model, and you will work for POC(Proof-of-Concept) / GTM(Go-to-Market) activity based on the business idea from the Studio as a founder until Customer is fully satisfied. After that, Ant Capital will invest in the start-up, and you will be appointed as a CEO of this company.

To fully understand our philosophy, please see the link below

Ant Capital's Creed – Ant Capital Partners Co., Ltd.

Qualifications

• a globally minded and open-minded professional
• extremely strong entrepreneurial spirit
• super passionate about value creation to customers
• problem solving mania, eager to take whatever action needed
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• your CV shows repeated, decisive action driven by personal conviction
• AI-native operator, so you can build an application with AI
• experience as an entrepreneur is a big plus
• no restriction on nationality, fluency in English and Japanese is a must

Company Description

Ant Capital Partners | Private Equity for Japanese Mid-Market Excellence

Since 2000, Ant Capital Partners has been at the forefront of Japan's private equity landscape, dedicated to transforming mid-sized companies through capital, expertise, and genuine partnership. Headquartered in Tokyo's prestigious Marunouchi Building, we manage multiple investment funds focused on buyout investments and solution investments.

Our Investment Philosophy

We believe private equity should be more than financial engineering. Our signature "Hands-on with Grit" (気骨のハンズオン) approach means our investment professionals embed themselves within portfolio companies—not just as board observers, but as hands-on operators driving strategic and operational transformation. This commitment has earned us a unique reputation: portfolio companies often tell us, "You've changed our perception of investment funds."

Comprehensive Value Creation Platform

Buyout Investment: Control investments with active management participation

Solution Investment: Capital restructuring, succession solutions, and going-private transactions

Asia Expansion Support: Expert team with deep regional networks

AI/DX Transformation: In-house specialists driving business model innovation

Sustainable Growth: ESG integration as a PRI signatory since 2016

Our Heritage & Governance

Originally established through a joint venture between Nikko Principal Investments and UK-based Ant Factory Holdings, we have evolved into an independent, employee-majority-owned firm. Our shareholders include Norinchukin Bank and Mitsui Bussan Enterprise Investment—partners who share our long-term vision for Japanese enterprise.

Our Mission

Japan's mid-sized companies represent over 99% of all enterprises and drive the nation's GDP. We exist to help these companies unlock global potential, navigate succession challenges, and achieve sustainable growth—ultimately contributing to Japan's economic revitalization.