Chishima Real Estate Co., Ltd.

Overview

Chishima Real Estate Co., Ltd. is a value-creation company with a history dating back to the Edo period, established by the Shibakawa family. The company has evolved over more than a century, expanding its operations to include real estate investment and management, aviation investment, startup investments, and regional revitalization projects. Their mission is to enhance the quality of inherited assets and businesses, passing them down to future generations while benefiting society. The company's real estate portfolio includes approximately 330,000 tsubo (1.09 million square meters) of land, primarily in Osaka's Taisho and Suminoe wards, and about 60 properties across Osaka, Hyogo, Fukuoka, and Tokyo. Since 2016, Chishima has expanded its investments to real estate in the UK and the US, aiming to optimize its portfolio. In the aviation sector, they have been involved in leasing commercial jet aircraft and engines to airlines worldwide for the past 38 years. Additionally, Chishima invests in startups both within and outside Japan, focusing on businesses with significant societal impact and long-term growth potential. Chishima Real Estate's regional revitalization efforts include the Kitakagaya Creative Village Project, aiming to revitalize the Kitakagaya area in Osaka. The company also supports the arts, managing the Rubber Duck art project and preserving the Shibakawa Building, a modern architectural work. Through these diverse initiatives, Chishima Real Estate continues to create new value, leveraging its inherited assets and businesses to benefit society and future generations.

Investment Focus

• Mid to late-stage startups with significant societal impact and long-term growth potential
• Businesses with potential for long-term growth and innovation
• Entrepreneurs aiming to bring innovation to society

Portfolio Companies