Today, we are pleased to announce the following company that will be expanding their business in Osaka:
IMM Investment Group Japan Co., Ltd. and Daiwa Next Bank, Ltd.
This brings the total number of foreign financial companies and other companies that have established their bases in Osaka to 30.
<Daiwa Next Bank, Ltd.>
Daiwa Next Bank was established with 100% capital contribution from Daiwa Securities Group Inc. and specializes in asset building.
With the corporate vision of becoming “the best partner for customers in building their assets,” the bank offers not only the convenience of online banking, but also a highly attentive and personalized support system.
Leveraging over 180 Daiwa Securities branches across Japan, it provides face-to-face service through experienced sales representatives, offering detailed and customer-focused support. This approach is a defining feature of the bank.
Headquartered in Tokyo, the bank has established a dual-operation* system with offices in both Tokyo and Osaka.
The Osaka office handles middle and back-office operations—primarily settlement of market transactions and trade management—during normal times. In the event of an emergency in Tokyo, the Osaka office functions as a backup hub to ensure business continuity.
*Dual-operation refers to conducting the same operations at multiple locations during normal times.
<IMM Investment Japan Corp.>
IMM investment manages assets worth USD 8.5 billion (JPY1.34 trillion) as of the end of FY2024 across three areas: venture capital, growth equity and infrastructure investment. Their investment targets span a wide range of sectors, including information technology, healthcare/biotech, manufacturing and entertainment. In Japan, their primary investment targets include electronic components, materials, manufacturing equipment, hardware such as physical AI and entertainment media content.
Leveraging their experience and network, IMM investment Japan contributes to the revitalization of the startup ecosystem by supporting fundraising and acceleration programs for startups in Osaka.
