[fundnote's Dream] Challenging the World from Japan: Building a Global Asset Management Company
Asset manager fundnote Inc. announces its vision to become a globally recognized firm by breaking free from traditional distributor-led models and fostering direct relationships between fund managers and investors.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 23:00
fundnote Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Katsumasa Watanabe) supports 'April Dream,' an initiative to share dreams on April 1st. This press release outlines the 'dream' of fundnote.
## Our dream is to create an asset management company that makes its name known from Japan to the world.
When people hear about Japanese asset management companies, how many can actually name one? Probably, most people cannot list a specific company name.
Behind this lies a structure where asset management products have been distributed as 'products' under the leadership of sales companies. As a result, the faces and philosophies of the fund managers who actually manage the assets have become invisible, leading to a situation where people 'don't know who is managing their money.' Most people aren't even aware of this situation.
## We want to change this structure.
"Creating a world where managers stand at the forefront and face investors directly, and where the existence of asset management companies and fund managers is recognized as a matter of course in society."
To achieve this, we first aim to become the most prominent asset management company in Japan. Beyond that, we will create a management company that is competitive from Japan to the world.
Through investment, we aim to enrich Japan and make each person's life more prosperous.
fundnote will continue to take on challenges.
## Company Information
- Name: fundnote Inc.
- Address: Cross Office Mita, 5-29-20 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- HP: https://www.fundnote.co.jp
- Business: Investment Management, Type II Financial Instruments Business, Special Business for Qualified Institutional Investors, etc.
- Registration: Director of Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Financial Instruments) No. 3413
- Association: Japan Asset Management Companies Association
*This press release is fundnote's dream sent on April 1st in support of April Dream.
## Our dream is to create an asset management company that makes its name known from Japan to the world.
When people hear about Japanese asset management companies, how many can actually name one? Probably, most people cannot list a specific company name.
Behind this lies a structure where asset management products have been distributed as 'products' under the leadership of sales companies. As a result, the faces and philosophies of the fund managers who actually manage the assets have become invisible, leading to a situation where people 'don't know who is managing their money.' Most people aren't even aware of this situation.
## We want to change this structure.
"Creating a world where managers stand at the forefront and face investors directly, and where the existence of asset management companies and fund managers is recognized as a matter of course in society."
To achieve this, we first aim to become the most prominent asset management company in Japan. Beyond that, we will create a management company that is competitive from Japan to the world.
Through investment, we aim to enrich Japan and make each person's life more prosperous.
fundnote will continue to take on challenges.
## Company Information
- Name: fundnote Inc.
- Address: Cross Office Mita, 5-29-20 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- HP: https://www.fundnote.co.jp
- Business: Investment Management, Type II Financial Instruments Business, Special Business for Qualified Institutional Investors, etc.
- Registration: Director of Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Financial Instruments) No. 3413
- Association: Japan Asset Management Companies Association
*This press release is fundnote's dream sent on April 1st in support of April Dream.
FAQ
What kind of company is fundnote Inc.?
It is an asset management firm based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, engaged in investment management and Type II financial instruments business. They emphasize a style where fund managers face investors directly.
What is 'April Dream'?
A project organized by PR TIMES where companies announce 'dreams they want to achieve' on April 1st. It's a platform to express commitment to the future, not just jokes.
What are the challenges in the Japanese asset management industry?
Due to a distribution structure led by sales companies like banks and brokers, it is difficult for investors to see the faces and philosophies of the actual fund managers.