Fundnote, a new trend in asset management, surpasses 30 billion yen | Focused as a pioneer in direct sales funds

What is the background behind the rapid growth of direct-selling private and public funds that "enrich Japan and make life even more abundant" through investment?

Since its founding in 2021, independent management company fundnote Co., Ltd. (head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Watanabe Katsumasa; hereinafter referred to as "the company") has been working to self-manage and recruit private funds under the mission of "enriching Japan through investment and enriching your life." Since December 2024, we have also expanded into the field of publicly offered investment trusts, and have steadily expanded our business.

We would like to inform you that as of April 17, 2025, the total assets held have exceeded 30 billion yen (※) This is due to the accumulation of trust in both private and public investment trusts, and is a result of the support of many investors.

*Total assets held in private funds and public investment trusts as of April 17, 2025

Fundnote's funds were ranked 1st and 6th in the initial price rankings for the original funds, and were ranked 6th in the direct sales model.

The public investment trust "fundnote IPO Crossover Fund (Takumi no Fund Akebono)," set in December 2024, was the 6th largest direct sales fund in history. (Source: "Imura Fund" initially set at 9.9 billion yen, the largest direct sales ever QUICK Money World )

Furthermore, the second public investment trust " fundnote Japanese Stocks Kaihō Fund, " which was released in January 2025, reached
the top spot in history with an initial set of 9.983 billion yen This is an unusual opportunity for an emerging management company, and has achieved the great achievement of two funds entering the top 10 at the same time.

Against this powerful start, fundnote has attracted a lot of attention and its assets are expanding rapidly.

Why Fundnote is chosen: High transparency and unique operational philosophy

Fundnote's strengths are its high transparency and unique product quality. It has achieved direct investment in unlisted companies, an unusual domestic investment trust, and by clearly revealing the manager's face, background, and philosophy, it has built a strong relationship of trust with investors.

It has been particularly popular among managers in their 30s and 50s and wealthy investors, and has continued to be chosen as an asset management service that suits their lifestyle. In addition, all funds are directly sold, and we provide "face-visible asset management" through face-to-face sales by our own website and sales staff.

Public offerings and investment trusts currently under management are currently being managed.

fundnote IPO Crossover Fund (Takumi no Fund Akebono)

Operation began in December 2024. This is the first public investment trust in Japan to adopt
an IPO crossover strategy that targets small and medium-sized stocks within five years of listing and unlisted stocks scheduled to be listed within two years Kawai Naoya, a fund manager with extensive experience in managing small and medium-sized caps, manages the company while sharing listing preparations with unlisted companies.

[Details] ▶ https://www.fundnote.co.jp/fund/akebono/

Fund Manager: Kawai Naoya

He has a track record of managing Mitsui Sumitomo DS Asset Management and Hong Kong hedge funds, and has over 10 years of experience specializing in small and medium-sized caps.

fundnote Japanese Stocks Kaihō Fund (Takumi no Fund Kaiho)

Operation began in January 2025. This fund provides investment in domestic stocks based on the advice of Kaihou Co., Ltd. (Representative: Imura Toshiya and Takeiri Keizo), which provides investment advice. The aim is to focus on the difference between original corporate value and stock prices and contribute to Japanese household finances through the "pursuit of Alpha."

[Details] ▶ https://www.fundnote.co.jp/fund/kaihou/

Investment Advisor: Takeiri Keizo

Graduated from the University of Tokyo and graduated from Goldman Sachs. He also participated in the launch of a domestic hedge fund.

Investment Advisor: Imura Toshiya

Small and medium-sized business consultant. He has an unusual background as a former comedian and works as an individual investor, manager, and educationalist.

Company Profile

• Company name : Fundnote Co., Ltd.
• Address : Cross Office Mita, 5-29-20 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• Established : 2021
• Business content : Investment management, Class 2 financial instruments trading, special services such as qualified institutional investors
• Registration number : Director of the Kanto Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 3413
• Member Association : Investment Trust Association, General Incorporated Association
• Official website : https://www.fundnote.co.jp

Risks and costs related to mutual funds

Investment trusts involve price fluctuation risks, liquidity risks, etc. Please check the following page in advance when making your investment decision.
▶ https://www.fundnote.co.jp/risk/

Summary of articles

• has exceeded 30 billion yen in total assets held in April 2025.
• fundnote IPO Crossover Fund and fundnote Japanese Stock Kaihō Fund record the first and sixth place in the original direct sales price ranking
• Highly rated by investors in their 30s and 50s for their high transparency and building trust through direct sales.
• It is rapidly growing with its own investment strategy, including developing Japan's first public investment trust that incorporates unlisted stocks

■Press release source-fundnote Co., Ltd.
https://companydata.tsujigawa.com/company/3010401162385/