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Unison Capital, Inc. is an independent private equity firm based in Tokyo. Established in 1998, Unison provides capital commitment to their portfolio firms in addition to advisory services for implementing sustainable, long-term business growth strategies. They manage several funds engaging in proactive investments aimed at supporting growth, targeting Japanese MBOs, corporate splits, and business successions.

Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. operates a chain of conveyor belt sushi restaurants. Its products include rice rolls, sushi, sushi roll, deserts, salads, and beverages. The firm also offers sushi sets and family size meals. The company was founded in June 1984 and is headquartered in Suita, Japan.

Kracie Holdings Ltd. manufactures products in the fields of toiletries, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and foods. It offers body washes, shampoos, hair conditioners, styling products, bath salts, depilatory products and basic skin care products. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Enoteca Co., Ltd. operates as a wine trading company. It engages in the import, wholesale, and retail sale of wines; operation of wine shops and cafes; and online sales of wines. The firm operates through the following divisions: Wine Shop, Wholesale, and Online. Its Wine Shop business handles the management of specialty wine boutiques. The firm’s Wholesale division supplies wines to department stores, supermarkets, hotels, and restaurants. Its Online division handles the distribution of wines to e-commerce websites. The company was founded by Yasuhisa Hirose on August 31, 1988 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Vantec Corp. engages in the business of transportation. Its services include domestic logistics, international logistics and solution services. The company was founded in January 1954 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

Topy Precision Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures and supplies stamping and forming parts. It offers engine parts, interior parts, exterior parts, transmission parts, brake parts, and wheel parts. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL.

The Japan Economic Research Institute was established in 1946 by economists Takahashi and others, and later expanded by Dr. Osamu Shimomura with the support of the economy and academic society. The non-profit company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company's goal is to contribute to the development of the economic society and to promote independent and sustainable development of the local community.

Part of Topy Industries, Ltd., Qingdao Topy Machinery Co., Ltd. is a company that manufactures and sells construction machinery undercarriage components. The company is based in Qingdao, China.

Part of Topy Industries, Ltd., Topy Undercarriage (China) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and sells undercarriage components for construction machinery. The company is based in Qingdao, China.

Value Management Institute, Inc. provides business consulting services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company is ultimately controlled by the Government of Japan. Value Management Institute was acquired by Development Bank of Japan, Inc. /Private Equity/ on April 01, 2013.

Part of Topy Industries, Ltd., Topy MW Manufacturing Mexico S.A. DE C.V. is a Mexican company that manufactures steel wheels for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Part of Topy Industries, Ltd., PT Topy Palingda Manufacturing Indonesia is an Indonesian company that manufactures and sells wheels for trucks. The company is based in Karawang, Indonesia.

Guangzhou Xudong Castings Research & Development Co., Ltd. provides services of automotive parts design, power electronics research and technical consultation. The company was founded on April 3, 2006 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.