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The Truth of Management
Lies Beyond the Numbers.

数字の奥に、経営の真実がある。

Banking · Institutional Investing · Public Companies.
A multidimensional perspective refined across three fields,
dedicated to your business challenges.

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30+
Years of Experience in
Finance, Investment & Management
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Japan Equity Active
Funds Managed
20+
Analysts Mentored
(Japan & Overseas)
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Our Philosophy

Transforming Management
Through Financial Insight.

A company's true value lives between the lines of its financial statements. Very few strategic advisors possess both the eye of a bank loan officer — trained to see the reality of a business — and the eye of a fund manager, trained to see the essence of its business model. We do.

We don't stop at analysis. We walk alongside management, all the way from the numbers to the decisions that shape the future.

01
Financial Insight
We read corporate finance through the lens of bank lending and equity fund management, giving us a precise read on where a business truly stands.
02
Business Validation
Using the rigour of institutional investment analysis, we assess the sustainability and competitive advantage of a business, and pinpoint the specific factors holding it back.
03
Strategy & Execution
We go beyond the report. We stand alongside the CEO from the formulation of concrete action plans through to execution — a genuine partner in the room, not just an outside voice.
04
Organization Building
Drawing on experience building and leading teams across Japan and overseas, we bring practical expertise to the organizational growth challenges your business faces.

Services

How We Can Help

01
Business Strategy Consulting
From situational analysis to long-term growth strategy, we serve as your strategic partner — covering M&A and business succession as well.
Monthly advisory retainer
02
Finance & Fundraising
We support financial improvement and business plan development for bank financing or equity raises — and sit alongside you in negotiations with financial institutions.
Project-based engagements available
03
Investment & Business Evaluation
Due diligence and business model assessment for new ventures or investment opportunities, with institutional-grade analysis of profitability and risk.
Spot engagements available
04
Fractional CFO & Back-Office Support
Building monthly reporting frameworks, designing KPIs, and structuring budget management — ideal for growth-stage companies not yet ready for a full-time CFO.
Startups welcome

Representative Profile

About the Representative

Most consultants come from management or strategy backgrounds — and have little real insight into how a bank evaluates a borrower or how an institutional investor assesses a company.
Having stood in all three positions — as a lender, an investor, and an operating executive — gives us a perspective that is genuinely difficult to replicate.

Fuji Kentaro
藤　健太郎
Representative Director CEO / Chief Investment Officer Former Representative Director & CIO (Independent Japanese Asset Manager) Former Managing Director (IT-based Financial Information Company, IPO 2016)
Career History
Mar 2023
– Present
Murakura Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Representative Director
Full-service consulting practice. Currently providing business strategy, financial advisory, and investment support to mid-sized and smaller companies across Japan.
Feb 2019
– Feb 2023
Independent Management Consultant
Management Consultant (Sole Proprietor)
Engaged with multiple companies on management improvement, working across finance, business strategy, and organizational development.
Nov 2014
– Jan 2019
IT-based Financial Information Company (IPO 2016)
Managing Director / Analyst Team Manager
Oversaw analyst teams in Tokyo and Shanghai, focusing on analyst development and raising the overall analytical capabilities of the team. Also served concurrently as manager of the consulting services team, driving enhancements to product value.
Aug 2004
– Aug 2014
Independent Japanese Asset Management Firm
Fund Manager / Analyst; Representative Director & CIO
As an analyst and fund manager, managed 7 Japan equity active funds. Following appointment as Director, oversaw the comprehensive management of all investment-related operations, including the direction and supervision of fund managers and analysts. Also engaged in analyst training activities for young local professionals in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Apr 1996
– Jul 2004
Regional Bank
Corporate Lending, Chief Client Officer
Focused on new client acquisition for corporate lending. Expanded the loan portfolio in the assigned territory through financial analysis, project management, and complex sales.
Skills & Strengths
Financial analysis, business analysis, and forward earnings forecasting of investee companies
Portfolio construction for Japan equity active investment funds
Analyst development and mentoring (Japan and Vietnam); team leadership and management
Client relationship management — corporate and individual — driving satisfaction through proactive support
Team management and comprehensive member development across diverse functions

Company Overview

Company Overview

Name (JP)株式会社ムラクラ・アセットマネジメント
Name (EN)Murakura Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Founded2023
Capital¥5,000,000
Emailinfo@murakura-am.co.jp
ServicesBusiness strategy, finance, investment evaluation, fractional CFO, and general consulting
CoverageNationwide (remote available) / International expansion support available
"The Truth of Management
Lies Beyond the Numbers."
A multidimensional perspective refined across banking, institutional investing, and publicly listed companies — brought to bear on your most important business challenges.
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Whether the topic is finance, business strategy, fundraising, or international expansion — we welcome any inquiry. We will respond within 3 business days.

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