AEQUITA opens Tokyo office and appoints Hideyuki Tozawa as Head of AEQUITA Japan

AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA, an international investment group headquartered in Munich, Germany, has announced the opening of a new office in Tokyo, marking the launch of its presence in Japan. In conjunction with this expansion, AEQUITA has appointed Hideyuki Tozawa as Managing Director and Head of AEQUITA Japan. This strategic move underscores AEQUITA’s continued commitment to the Japanese market, aiming to increase transaction activity and strengthen partnerships with leading Japanese corporations. AEQUITA already owns five portfolio companies acquired from Japanese sellers: Meteor Group from Toyoda Gosei, TMD Friction from Nisshinbo, Manage Now from Fujitsu, KTX from Nifco, and the European Needle Bearing BU* from JTEKT.

Hideyuki Tozawa, Managing Director and Head of AEQUITA Japan, commented, “AEQUITA is a renowned international investment group focusing on corporate carve-outs, successions, and transformational situations. Its investment approach and operational expertise provide Japanese corporations with a trusted partner to ensure a successful transformation and sustainable future for potential divestments. AEQUITA’s commitment to Japan will help stimulate industrial transformation and economic growth.”

Christoph Himmel, Managing Partner of AEQUITA, added, “We are excited to open our Tokyo office and welcome Hideyuki Tozawa to lead AEQUITA Japan. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the Japanese market, Hideyuki will play a pivotal role in strengthening our local presence and deepening our relationships with our partners.”

The new Tokyo office is scheduled to open in June 2025.

*Signed on 25 Feb. 2025 and expected to be closed soon.

Biography – Hideyuki Tozawa

Hideyuki has over 30 years of experience in investment banking, private equity and corporate roles. Most recently, he advised major Japanese corporates on cross-border and carve-out transactions. Prior to joining AEQUITA, he was Co-Head of the Tokyo office and an executive committee member at BDA Partners. He also held various key leadership positions at Deloitte Tohmatsu, Macquarie, The Carlyle Group, NTT and Mitsui & Co.
Learn more about Hideyuki on LinkedIn.

About AEQUITA

AEQUITA is a Munich-based international investment group specializing in the transformation of mid-sized companies and corporate carve-outs. With 16,000 employees, the group generates more than EUR 3 billion in annual revenues. Backed by a strong capital base, entrepreneurial spirit, and a long-term partnership approach, AEQUITA focuses on sustainable value creation. Find out more: www.aequita.com.