Nomura Holdings, Inc.

Institutional Investor Tokyo, Japan ·Founded 1925

Overview

Nomura Holdings, Inc., established in 1925, is Japan's largest investment bank and brokerage firm, providing a comprehensive suite of financial services to individual, institutional, and government clients worldwide. The company operates through various divisions, including retail banking, global markets, investment banking, merchant banking, and asset management, catering to a diverse clientele across multiple regions. In recent years, Nomura has strategically expanded its global presence, notably acquiring Macquarie Group's U.S. and European public asset management businesses for $1.8 billion in April 2025. This acquisition is expected to increase Nomura's assets under management to approximately $770 billion, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth trajectory. Additionally, Nomura has been actively involved in the U.S. market, aiming to boost its U.S. credit portfolio to $50 billion within the next 5-10 years, primarily through small acquisitions to strengthen its private credit business. Despite market volatility, Nomura remains committed to its global expansion strategy, focusing on diversifying revenue sources and enhancing its position in key financial markets.

Investment Focus

  • Focus on institutional investors
  • Preference for long-term partnerships
  • Interest in diverse asset classes
  • Openness to various investment stages
  • Global geographical focus
  • Emphasis on sustainable and impact investing
  • Interest in both developed and emerging markets
  • Willingness to engage in complex financial instruments
  • Preference for strategic investments over passive holdings
  • Interest in both equity and debt investments
  • Openness to joint ventures and partnerships
  • Focus on high-growth potential sectors
  • Interest in real estate and infrastructure projects

Portfolio Companies

Nomura Research InstituteNomura Real Estate HoldingsNomura Babcock & Brown Co. Ltd.Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.

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Frequently asked questions about Nomura Holdings, Inc.

What sectors does Nomura Holdings, Inc. invest in?

Nomura Holdings, Inc. invests in Financial Services, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Asset Management, Retail Banking and Investment Banking, and is based in Tokyo, Japan. Nomura Holdings, Inc. is listed as a institutional investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Nomura Holdings, Inc. invest at?

Nomura Holdings, Inc. backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 1B.

Which regions does Nomura Holdings, Inc. invest in?

Nomura Holdings, Inc. invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong and Japan.

What companies has Nomura Holdings, Inc. invested in?

Nomura Holdings, Inc.'s portfolio includes Nomura Research Institute, Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Nomura Babcock & Brown Co. Ltd. and Nomura Securities Co., Ltd..

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