Team
Our Team
Our team at EastGate Investment brings together decades of expertise in private equity, strategic management, and investor relations to drive sustainable value and innovation.
Managing Partners
Hiroshi Tanaka
Hiroshi Tanaka founded EastGate Investment in 2025. With an MBA from Keio University, he brings expertise in business succession and strategic growth, having successfully led multiple investment initiatives.
Kenji Yamamoto
Kenji Yamamoto, with 20 years in private equity, focuses on technology and manufacturing. He spearheaded the $30M investment in TechNova Inc., doubling its revenue in three years.
Investment Team
Our investment team is dedicated to identifying and nurturing high-potential companies, providing hands-on support to drive growth and innovation.
Takeshi Nakamura
Takeshi Nakamura oversees deal sourcing and execution, with a focus on high-growth industries. His strategic insights have driven successful exits for multiple portfolio companies.
Planning & Investor Relations Team
Our Planning and Investor Relations team ensures transparent and effective communication, managing over $2.2 million in commitments across three funds for our 52 investors.
Kazuo Suzuki
Kazuo Suzuki leads investor relations, ensuring transparent communication with our 52 investors. His expertise in fund management strengthens our investor partnerships.
Executive & Management Team
Hiroshi Tanaka
Hiroshi Tanaka founded EastGate Investment in 2025, building on his expertise in private equity and strategic growth.
Shinji Kobayashi
Shinji Kobayashi oversees company strategy and execution, ensuring long-term growth and value creation.
Naoki Fujimoto
Naoki Fujimoto manages financial operations and investment structuring, with a focus on disciplined fund management.
Ryoichi Matsuda
Ryoichi Matsuda drives operational efficiency and oversees daily execution to ensure smooth business performance.
Takumi Saito
Takumi Saito leads branding and communications, strengthening investor confidence and market presence.