Fore Bridge

Founder

Tomohiro Takeuchi

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Approved Date

Jun 14, 2025

Asset Class

Private Equity

Catalogue

Company Name Japanese

Fore Bridge株式会社

Description English

Fore Bridge Co., Ltd. is a Japanese private equity firm that employs a "Japanese-style search fund" model to facilitate business succession in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing leadership shortages, by identifying and nurturing next-generation entrepreneurs ("NextPreneurs") who acquire and manage these businesses, thereby preserving employment and contributing to the national economy.

Description Japanese

Fore Bridge株式会社は、後継者不足に直面する中小企業の事業承継を支援するため、「日本型サーチファンド」モデルを採用し、これらの企業を買収・経営する次世代起業家（NextPreneurs）を発掘・育成する日本のプライベート・エクイティファームです。雇用維持と国の経済貢献を目指しています。

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Founded Year

2021

Style

Search fund

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Founder BIO

Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Law, Department of Law. Joined General Electric (GE) in the same year. After gaining hands-on experience in finance through GE’s Financial Management Program (FMP), transferred to the Corporate Audit Staff (CAS). At CAS, engaged in accounting and compliance audits across eight countries for businesses in aviation, energy, medical devices, and finance. In 2018, transferred to GE Healthcare and, as Sales & Commercial Leader for the APAC region, established operations in Japan for purchasing, refurbishing, and reselling used medical equipment. Later appointed as the dual-role Director of Marketing and Commercial Operations at GE Healthcare Japan, where he led a dramatic turnaround in business performance. In 2021, participated in the launch of Growthix Investment, where he continues to serve. Appointed President and CEO in September 2022.

Geography

Japan

Reviewed By

Hidekazu Ishida

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