Bridging the Future
of Construction to the Next Generation
Japan's only buyout fund specializing in small and micro-cap construction companies
About Us
Succession & Innovation
OUR MISSION
Solving business succession challenges
in construction, building sustainable growth companies
Renovia Partners serves as a receiver for small and medium-sized construction companies struggling with a lack of successors or human resources, aiming to transform them into "star companies" through our fund's capital strength and management expertise.
Rather than relying on simple cost-cutting, we grow enterprise value through stronger recruiting, stronger sales capabilities, and organization building. That is our approach.
VALUE UP
Offense-oriented value creation,
not reliant on cost-cutting
New Client &
Partner Development
Leveraging the networks of fund investors and portfolio companies' partners to develop new clients and external partners
Project Selection &
Unit Price Improvement
Clarifying project selection criteria - factoring in room to pass rising costs through to pricing - to raise unit prices
Recruiting Successors &
Building Hiring Capability
Beyond recruiting successor executives, building relationships with recruiting agencies with a focus on organizational renewal to strengthen hiring capabilities
Development Plans &
Performance Systems
Setting clear, quantitative skill-development targets, creating development plans, implementing compensation and performance reviews, and supporting professional qualifications
Sales Productivity Improvement
Improving deal-acquisition efficiency by streamlining quoting operations and implementing management tools
Business Planning &
Management Efficiency
Developing business plans with clear quantitative targets, enabling efficient financial closing through IT tools
Financial Efficiency Improvement
Improving financial efficiency through negotiations with financial institutions and reviewing payment terms
Roll-Up M&A
Pursuing M&A with mutually beneficial companies in the same industry to further stabilize the management foundation
WHY RENOVIA
Japan's Only
Construction-Focused Fund
We specialize in small and micro-cap construction companies (revenue under ¥5 billion). Our deep understanding of the industry's unique business practices and challenges enables rapid decision-making and robust support
Growth Through
Revenue Improvement
We don't rely on cost-cutting. Professionals with top sales track records lead sales transformation, growing enterprise value by increasing the top line (revenue)
Mutual Prosperity
with the Industry
We welcome strategic investors connected to the construction industry and promote collaboration with portfolio companies, building an ecosystem for the development of the entire industry - not just financial logic
MEMBERS
Shuri Ryoyama
In 2014, joined SMBC Nikko Securities. After working in the retail division, engaged in M&A advisory work. Was involved in investments in and management of multiple small and medium-sized construction companies through government-affiliated investment firms and regional financial institutions. Later, after PE secondary investment work at A.I. Capital, founded Renovia Partners in 2023.
Shota Tsukaguchi
In 2012, joined SMBC Nikko Securities, achieving results in the top 1.5% in the retail division before transferring to the investment banking division, where he engaged in finance and M&A advisory for listed companies. He later became an independent IFA in 2019, providing financial consulting services to domestic family offices and small and medium-sized enterprises. He has established a strong track record as a life insurance agent and is registered as an MDRT TOT member.
Hideaki Taura
Since 2014, engaged in management consulting at foreign-affiliated consulting firms. At Accenture's strategy group and on Big 4 FAS PMI teams, led initiatives targeting revenue growth and cost reduction of ¥10-100 billion in scale, including new business launches, overseas market entry strategy, and post-merger synergy planning and integration. At Renovia, primarily responsible for deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio company management support.
Mitsunori Nishide
After graduating university, joined a bank where he began sales of investment trusts, life insurance, and securities to corporate and individual clients, and also gained experience in civil rehabilitation and organizational restructuring. He later provided financial and tax advisory services at a tax accounting firm, and at an M&A firm engaged in advisory work spanning sourcing, origination, and execution.
Hiroyuki Usuda
Registered as an attorney in 1997 and joined Nishimura & Sanada (now Nishimura & Asahi, a foreign law joint enterprise). Became a partner at the firm in January 2006. For many years, as a partner in the firm's M&A/Corporate department, has been involved in numerous M&A transactions, including LBOs by PE funds. Most recently, served as lead legal advisor on the acquisition and going-private of former Hitachi Metals (now Proterial) by Bain Capital and others.
Shigeru Ishiwaki
Joined the Architecture Bureau of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation (now NTT) in 1979. He subsequently held positions including branch manager and department head at NTT Urban Development, NTT Facilities, and Nippon MECS, primarily engaged in construction supervision and building maintenance management. He is a first-class registered architect, first-class construction management engineer, and licensed real estate transaction specialist. At Renovia, he leverages his industry knowledge and network to advise portfolio companies on business evaluation and management.
PORTFOLIO
Taiko Jyuki
Strengthening the management structure and cross-regional collaboration to raise unit prices and drive organizational development
- Addressing business succession risk and transitioning to organizational management
- Retained the previous management while dispatching two non-executive directors
- New client development leveraging the Renovia network
- Advancing a strategic alliance concept with industry peers within Aichi Prefecture
- Streamlining administrative functions by integrating finance, accounting, and general affairs
- Raising crane rental unit prices through coordination with companies across regions
Somay-Q Technology
Supporting the development of new business with major companies and the creation of new business models
- Growth support aimed at a 10x increase in revenue
- Dispatched one director to provide hands-on support centered on growth
- Development of major accounts in telecommunications, railways, energy, shipbuilding, and marine shipping
- Building construction and sales networks with construction firms, energy companies, and trading companies
- Development of unprecedented business models through joint development of new technologies
Nakano Engineering
Advancing smooth business succession and building recruiting and development systems for young talent
- Achieved a smooth transition of the former management team after a 6-month handover period
- Achieved zero employee turnover through one-on-one interviews with all employees following capital investment
- Hired multiple mid-career and young employees in a short period through partnerships with recruiting agencies
- Developed HR systems by supporting qualification acquisition and defining skill and evaluation criteria
- Improved employee treatment by revisiting work-life balance and compensation levels
- Streamlined administrative work through DX initiatives such as eliminating cash payments and going paperless
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