Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (SMTB) and Hunter Point Capital (HPC) have agreed a long-term strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to alternative investment solutions in Japan.
HPC is an independent investment firm that provides strategic capital and partnership support to alternative asset managers.
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Through the platform collaboration, Japanese investors will have an opportunity to gain exposure to ownership stakes in a portfolio of “category-leading” alternative asset managers.
SMTB will also increase its engagement with HPC’s global network of general partners and institutional investors, with the goal of strengthening its ability to provide differentiated investment solutions to clients in Japan and other markets.
Separately, SMTB said it plans to assess the development of a Japan-focused GP stakes strategy, supported by HPC.
The proposed strategy is intended to address a rising number of independent asset managers in Japan and growing demand for private market solutions in the region.
As part of the transaction, SMTB has made a minority equity investment in HPC.
Avi Kalichstein, CEO and co-founder of Hunter Point Capital, said: “We are excited to work together to scale our platform further and, through our partnerships with leading alternative investment managers, to deliver thoughtfully curated private markets exposure to Japanese investors.
“We are also excited to work with SMTB to help develop the long-term growth and institutionalisation of Japan’s alternative investment management industry.”
Futoshi Itani, representative director and deputy president of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank added: “There is growing demand among our clients for access to private markets, and we believe HPC’s platform of flexible capital solutions offers innovative opportunities for the institutions we serve.
“As we continue to enhance our capabilities and serve our clients, this collaboration provides invaluable exposure to HPC’s domain expertise in private markets and access to a leading group of business builders who can help our private markets offerings scale meaningfully in Japan.”
