Nikko Antfactory

Ant Capital Partners, formerly known as Nikko Antfactory, is a prominent Japanese private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo. Established in 2000, the firm manages a diverse portfolio across three main strategies: private equity buyouts, secondary market transactions, and venture capital. The company has a significant historical track record in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, having provided early-stage and growth capital to numerous Japanese biotech startups including NanoCarrier, CellSeed, and CanBas. Following a management-led restructuring and rebranding in 2008, the firm operates as an independent investment manager supported by major Japanese financial institutions.