Our primary duty of loyalty is to enhance our clients’ corporate value, aspiring to responsible management that endures for future generations.
About Us
Mission
CIC aims to be an indispensable partner for business managers, acting as an advisor or capital provider to resolve management issues and drive innovation together with clients.
In an era where the environment surrounding management is rapidly changing, with the emergence of business opportunities previously unimaginable, requirements to meet social goals, and the presence of new risks, we combine "wisdom," "human resources," and "capital provision" to deliver tailored solutions for each client, with a focus on effectiveness and results. By working alongside our clients to resolve challenges, we aim to draw out the ability of companies to grow autonomously, with the goal of enhancing corporate value.
Vision
We consider the enhancement of our clients’ corporate value as our primary duty of loyalty and aspire to responsible management that endures for future generations. CIC regards the enhancement of our clients’ intrinsic corporate value and business value as our primary duty of loyalty. However, to enable companies to achieve sustainable growth, we aim to create and strengthen "future intellectual capital," thereby transforming businesses into profitable business models.
Furthermore, for the sustainable growth of companies, it is critically important to deeply and closely integrate intellectual capital with "human capital." We strive to contribute to a society where people working in companies feel the joy of work. By sharing a long-term and broad vision with our clients for valuable businesses, CIC seeks to achieve both "the enhancement of corporate value" and "contribution to society" at a high level.
Our story
CIC pursues "intellectual capital management" beyond traditional "shareholder capitalism," being formed and operated by shareholders and intellectual asset providers who share our philosophy. Our team, with extensive experience in fund management, high expertise, and broad networks, identifies value in not only tangible assets but also scalable intangible assets, supporting businesses to attract new investments, ignite innovation, and achieve high profitability.
We aim to bring together diverse talent with passion for our mission, high professional ethics, and a commitment to fair incentives and transparent organizational management.
Our Team
- Representative Director, Co-Founder & CEOMasayuki Mori
- • After joining Nomura Securities, he was assigned to the Investment Banking Division. He covered the electrical, precision, and machinery sectors, engaging in numerous financing and M&A transactions. As a senior management director in charge of the sales division, he oversaw regional financial institutions and business companies nationwide.
• As President of Nomura Research and Advisory, he managed research and investment businesses for unlisted companies.
• He was involved in the establishment of Keio Innovation Initiative as a director.
Subsequently, as Managing Director of Japan Investment Fund, he invested in seven companies and was involved in the exit of four companies. • Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering.
• Completed a Master’s degree in Physics at Waseda University Graduate School of Science and Engineering.
- Representative Director, Co-Founder & CEOTakahito Nakamura
- • After joining Nomura Securities, he was assigned to the Retail Division. He served as section chief of the Human Resources Department and Executive Director of the Sales Planning Department, followed by roles as Branch Manager of the Hachioji Branch and the Tennoji Branch.
• He served as President of Capital Nomura Securities Public Company Limited, the company’s base in Thailand.
• Upon returning to Japan as Managing Director, he established a new department within the Retail Division dedicated to supporting companies’ core operations. He developed a business growth support operation targeting unlisted companies across Japan.
• Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Economics.
• Former visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology.
• Selected by Intellectual Asset Management (UK) as one of The World’s Leading IP Strategists 300 in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- Non-Executive DirectorShigeharu Yoshii
- • After serving as Executive Vice President (Legal, Human Resources, M&A) at Coca-Cola Japan Co., Ltd., he held roles as Management Advisor at Unison Capital, Inc., Executive Vice President at Ascii Corporation, and Managing Executive Director at Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
• As President and CEO of IPBridge, Inc., he established Japan’s first intellectual property fund. Subsequently, he served as Intellectual Asset Officer at Unison Capital, Inc.
• Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Law.
• Former member of intellectual property-related committees for the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
• Former member of the Keidanren Corporate Behavior Charter Committee.
- DirectorKentaro Kata
- • Joined the Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism).
• Obtained an LLM and MBA at the University of Cambridge, UK. After working at Boston Consulting Group (3 years in Tokyo, 4 years in Paris), he co-founded Exa Innovation Studio in Paris.
• Has a track record of launching new businesses based in Japan, the US, and Europe, supporting Japanese companies’ expansion into Europe and the US, and developing rural mobility projects in Kenya and Zimbabwe.
Resident of Paris since 2006.
• Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law.
• Co-Representative / Managing Director of Exa Innovation Studio (Innovation Research, Consulting, Investment) (current).
• Managing Director of Songa Mobility (Smart Rural Platform for Africa) (current).
• Managing Director of Planetary Health Innovation Center (a joint venture between the University of Tokyo and the Pasteur Institute) (current).
Representative of Classic Music Collection Japan (Classical Music Concerts) (current).
• Director of the Japan-France Economic Exchange Committee (current).
• Director of the Japan Culture Promotion Organization (current).
• In France, entrusted with tourism promotion projects (tourism representation) for Tokyo Metropolis, Kyoto City, Toyooka City, Tobu Railway, and others (current).
- DirectorTeruyuki Takahashi
- • After joining Hakuhodo, he conducted advertising and branding for Benesse Corporation and others.
• At SBI Intextora, he supported intellectual property strategies for Honda Motor Co., Ltd., LG Chem, and others.
• Subsequently, he was seconded from Industrial Growth Platform, Inc. (IGPI) to Pia Corporation, where he led corporate restructuring efforts. Founded KANDO Co., Ltd. In 2010.
• Promotes management of new product and new business projects. Based on experience in driving value creation for over 100 companies, he developed and released the value creation methodology “Roles” over a decade.
• Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Science, Department of Physics.
• Master’s degree in Digital Content Management from Digital Hollywood University Graduate School.
• Representative Director of KANDO Co., Ltd. (current).
• Part-time Lecturer at Osaka Metropolitan University (current).
• Part-time Lecturer for MBA Program at Obirin University and Graduate School (current).
• Lecturer for Customer Value Co-Creation Program at Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka University, Kobe University, Waseda University, and others (current).
• Lecturer for Resona Bank’s “Resona Mirai Color” Support Program (current). Advisor for SMBC Mirai X (current).
• Lecturer for MUIC Kansai CVCC (current).
• Lecturer for Daido Life’s “Doudai? Customer Value Co-Creation Program” (current).
- AdvisorHidetaka Fukuda
- • HIDE has 40 years’ experience in high-tech industries as Government Officer and Consultant, and has a wide network of contacts especially in semiconductor industry in Japan, US and Asia. He also had served as Special Advisor (Value Creation) at Silver Lake in 2008-2018.
• He started his career at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). He was assigned Deputy Director of JETRO at San Francisco in 1998-2001, then was Managing Director of Information and Communications Equipment Division at MITI in 2003-2005. He retired from the office in 2006.
• HIDE joined AIO Core as one of the co-founders in April, 2017. He was a board member and CSO (Chief Strategic Officer), and is CEO from June, 2021.
- Business PartnerJason Loh
- • Jason Loh is a technology strategist and innovation capital leader, specializing in the deployment of intellectual property (IP) as an alternative asset class to unlock venture-scale returns. He is the Founder of Piece Future, Asia’s first IP investment bank, and the creator of IPHatch®, a global open innovation program that connects patents with entrepreneurs to build scalable, IP-driven businesses. By leveraging non-core patents from leading corporations, IPHatch® enables sustainable innovation, revitalizing underutilized technologies through startups that create both economic and societal value.
• Now active in over 10 cities, including the UK, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other innovation hubs, IPHatch® has grown into a global ecosystem of over 90 startups.
• With over two decades of experience, including 16 years as Head of IP for Panasonic (ASEAN), Jason has worked across industries to commercialize IP and scale innovation. He is also Managing Partner at True Vine Capital Partners, supporting deep tech and impact-driven ventures.
• Jason has been listed in the IAM Strategy 300 for ten consecutive years and holds a First Class Honours degree in Radio and Communications Engineering from King’s College London.
Corporate Profile
Overview
| Trade Name | CIC Corporation |
|---|---|
| Head Office | Takanawa U-301, 2-16-2 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative Names | Masayuki Mori, Takahito Nakamura |
| Establishment Date | November 29, 2024 |
| Capital | 40,000,000 yen |
| Correspondent Financial Institution | Resona Bank,Gotanda Branch, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Tamachi Branch, |
| Business Activities | Management Consulting M&A Advisory Private Equity Fund Management |
Corporate Strategy
CIC realizes the enhancement of corporate value for companies with high growth aspirations, primarily from the following perspectives:
Discovery of Strengths
Many companies do not always accurately recognize the strengths they possess. We focus not only on visible tangible assets but also on the value of less visible intellectual assets/intangible assets, identifying strengths within them and providing strategy formulation, implementation support, and capital provision to leverage these for corporate value enhancement. Recognizing the information asymmetry that exists between intangible assets and investors, we strive to overcome it, seize it as an opportunity, and challenge ourselves to maximize the value of companies with superior intellectual assets/intangible assets.
Global Expansion
To significantly expand Japan’s highly competitive products and services overseas, we fully utilize our extensive networks not only within Japan but also in Europe, the United States, and Asia. With the intent of fostering open innovation, we draw out the latent potential of companies to the fullest, enhance their competitiveness, and support companies that boldly take on the challenge of competing in broader, high-growth global markets.
Value Creation Practice and Talent Development
We instill a “way of working that creates an emotionally moving experience (= value)” in the companies we support.
It is crucial for companies to independently generate new value demanded by customers and society. Rather than simply relying on external forces, we provide a methodology aimed at empowering each employee to become a creative contributor, enabling the organization to drive business development and management reform, and ultimately enhancing the underlying strength to transform society as a whole.
The Four S’s
We support the enhancement of corporate value by focusing on the following Four S’s:
- Sustainability
- We support businesses that contribute to the continuity of society and natural ecosystems.
- Scalable
- There are inherent limits to growth driven solely by expanding production or improving the efficiency of fixed asset utilization. However, intellectual assets/intangible assets can be utilized across borders with low marginal costs, making businesses more scalable. To enable efficient investment, we identify and support businesses capable of developing scalable operations.
- Speed
- The pace of technological progress and changes in societal values is rapid, and our activities focus on supporting businesses with an emphasis on the speed of achieving profitability.
- See‐Through
- We support corporate leaders who aspire to highly transparent management.
Policy
Privacy Policy
The CIC Corporation (the “Company”) establishes the following protection policy regarding the handling of personal information, builds a framework for personal information protection, and promotes the protection of personal information by ensuring that all employees thoroughly recognize the importance of personal information protection and undertake related initiatives.
1. Acquisition of Personal Information
The Company acquires personal information appropriately within the scope necessary to achieve the intended purpose of use and does not acquire it through unfair means.
2. Management of Personal Information
The Company strives to keep personal data accurate and up-to-date, takes necessary and appropriate measures for secure management, and endeavors to prevent leakage or other incidents.
Additionally, when entrusting all or part of the Company’s operations to a third party, the Company imposes confidentiality obligations on the users and managers of personal information and conducts appropriate supervision.
3. Purpose of Use of Personal Information
The Company may use personal information provided by individuals for purposes such as improving information provision, products, and services, including the following:
- Execution of investment operations, management consulting operations, and M&A advisory operations
- Handling consultations and applications related to the above operations
- Conducting surveys and preparing research materials related to the above operations
- Recruitment and selection activities of the Company
- Responding to inquiries
If personal information is used for purposes other than those listed above, the Company will inform the individual of the purpose in advance or make it public.
The Company will not use personal information beyond the scope of the above purposes, except in cases permitted by law.
4. Provision and Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties
When providing personal information to third parties, the Company will only provide it as statistical data, except in the cases listed below, and will not disclose information that can identify individuals, such as names, to third parties:
- When the individual has given prior consent to the disclosure
- When the individual has given prior consent to joint use with the Company’s partners or when joint use has been notified in advance
- When disclosure is required by law, administrative authorities, or judicial institutions
- When it is reasonably deemed necessary to protect or defend the safety, rights, or property of the individual, the general public, or the Company
- When outsourcing operations to third parties in connection with the Company’s service provision, provided that the third party uses the information solely for the outsourced operations
- Other cases permitted by law
5. Changes to the Privacy Policy
The Company may revise this Privacy Policy as necessary from time to time.
Governance
CIC’s governance seeks to maximize corporate value by pursuing work practices and profit distribution methods that satisfy all individuals who take risks to participate in corporate activities. Conventional governance, based on shareholders, management, and employees, primarily focuses on decision-making mechanisms to protect shareholders’ interests (shareholder capitalism). However, CIC aims to create an incentive system that enables shareholders, creditors, and providers of intellectual assets (management, employees, and external specialists) to contribute financial and intellectual assets to the company in the most optimal manner.
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