CASE43 Supporting subsidy applications for Eurazeo Global Investor, connecting Japan and Europe
https://www.eurazeo.com/en
Director - Investor Relations
Head of the Japan Office
Ken Hu
Eurazeo Global Investor（https://www.eurazeo.com/en）is an investment firm based in Paris, France, providing middle-market investments across Europe in private equity, private debt, real estate, and infrastructure. The company's strength lies in its broad access to the European middle market and its integrated platform covering multiple asset classes. This enables Eurazeo Global Investor to flexibly support a wide range of stages and themes, from mid-cap companies and growth enterprises to transitional infrastructure projects. In addition, with 13 offices primarily across Europe and a team of over 400 professionals, Eurazeo Global Investor contributes to the growth of locally rooted companies as well as cross-border expansion initiatives.
Support by Business Development Center TOKYO (BDCT)
- Application for Overseas Financial Corporation Business Establishment Subsidy Program (2024)
- Application for Overseas Financial Corporation Establishment and Support Subsidy Program (2025)
Reason for choosing to establish the company in Tokyo
Japan holds a globally significant position as the world's second-largest financial power after the United States. Our company considered entering the Japanese market with the goal of expanding access to Japanese domestic investors and local investment opportunities. Among Japanese cities, Tokyo was chosen as our base due to its status as the financial center of the country and the concentration of key clients, including banks, insurance companies, and pension funds. In Japan, as laws and regulations are stricter than many other countries, so understanding its business culture, providing explanations, and obtaining approval from headquarters were essential. Nevertheless, by carefully proceeding step by step, we were able to advance our plans steadily.
User feedback on BDCT services
While gathering information for our expansion into Tokyo, we learned about BDCT's "Overseas Financial Corporation Business Establishment Subsidy Program" and contacted them via email. As mentioned earlier, the greatest challenge we faced when entering the Japanese market was navigating administrative procedures. BDCT provided detailed guidance on each step required for the application, which was extremely helpful. In particular, their thorough support in preparing unfamiliar application documents was very reassuring. We were also highly impressed by their prompt responses. Furthermore, BDCT has been assisting us with this year's subsidy application as well, and we are planning to continue utilizing their services in the future.
Administrative procedures in Japan can be more complex compared to other countries. For foreigners who do not speak Japanese, entering the Japanese market may seem particularly challenging. Since BDCT provides support in English, their services are highly valuable for foreign companies that are not familiar with the language. In addition, BDCT offers a variety of services, and we would strongly recommend foreign companies take full advantage of them.
Outlook for future business development
Historically, Japan has had limited access to the European financial markets. By leveraging our strength in accessing European financial markets and connecting them with Japan, we aim to contribute to Japan's development. For this purpose, over the next two years, we plan to focus on finding investment opportunities in Japanese startup companies to increase our engagement with potential client companies.