Bio

Since joining J-STAR as a founding member in 2006, Hideaki Sakurai has been involved in origination, execution, monitoring, and exiting. He is also involved in corporate activities as well as fund raising. Mr. Sakurai's supervising investments include Shin Nihon Kaihatsu, Alpha Corporation, Aisei pharmacy, Esco, NHS, Primagest, Taiheiyo Seiki, Apo Plus Station, TSS, and Recycle One Prior to joining J-STAR, Mr. Sakurai worked at JAFCO, where he oversaw investments for Victoria, BankTec Japan, Nihon Manufacturing Service and Radisshbo-ya. He also has working experience as financial auditor for pharmaceutical companies at Tohmatsu, where he was also involved in internal control consulting, DD for debt purchasing and M&A. He conducted securitization research as a member of a securitization committee. Mr. Sakurai received a bachelor's degree from Waseda University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Japan.