December 04, 2025
【Sustainable Japan Excellence Award】GLIN Impact Capital
President & CEO
Since our founding in 2020, GLIN Impact Capital has pursued the vision of “a society where social challenges are autonomously solved alongside economic growth.” Our activities are built upon two pillars.
The first is impact investing in startups tackling pressing issues such as climate change and the environment, health care and social inclusion.
The second is providing sustainability management and impact consulting services to corporations and financial institutions. In parallel, we have devoted significant efforts to fostering the broader impact finance ecosystem in Japan.
Through these initiatives, we aim to accelerate the growth of impact finance, support businesses that view social issues as opportunities and help them address those issues through the power of their operations. We believe this is the pathway to a society where sustainable growth and the resolution of societal challenges can coexist. This award serves as a milestone and a powerful encouragement, reinforcing our commitment to realizing this vision.
Looking ahead, we will continue to leverage our expertise, insights and networks to work alongside stakeholders in advancing impact finance and generating positive societal impact through business. In doing so, we remain committed to contributing — however modestly — to building a more sustainable global society.
Reason for the award:
Since its founding in 2020, GLIN Impact Capital has positioned itself at the forefront of Japan’s impact finance, guided by the vision of creating a society where economic growth and the resolution of social issues advance together. Combining impact investment with consulting, the firm supports the growth of companies addressing critical challenges such as climate change, health care and social inclusion.
Its investment focus lies in mid- to later-stage enterprises in Japan and abroad, particularly those tackling sustainable living environments and human well-being. Beyond providing capital, GLIN enhances corporate value by introducing global ESG best practices and connecting firms with top-tier talent and investor networks.
The firm’s influence extends beyond portfolio companies. By serving on committees for Japan’s Financial Services Agency and Ministry of the Environment, GLIN has contributed to guideline development and market formation, strengthening the country’s impact finance ecosystem. Internationally, its leadership has been recognized at major forums, including the GIIN Impact Forum, and its work has been adopted as a case study at Harvard Business School.
Balancing business results with institutional design, GLIN Impact Capital exemplifies a pioneering model from Japan, setting a global benchmark for how finance can drive sustainable and inclusive growth.
