About ThirdHorizon

Independent. Cross-border. Relationship-led.

Focused on situations where local market knowledge can materially improve execution.

The Firm

ThirdHorizon is an independent advisory firm focused on the intersection of private markets, strategic capital and Japan.

We work with international fund managers, investors and companies seeking to develop meaningful institutional and corporate relationships in Japan, as well as Japanese organizations exploring opportunities across global private markets.

Our work is relationship-led, selective and focused on situations where local market knowledge can materially improve execution.

Leadership

Founder & Principal

Yo Yuasa

Tokyo · Japan

Yo Yuasa is the founder and principal of ThirdHorizon. He advises international fund managers and selected technology companies on Japan market development, corporate engagement and strategic partnerships. His work focuses on cross-border business development and building commercially relevant relationships with Japanese corporates and CVCs. He supports portfolio-level pathways including pilots, customer development, distribution and technical collaboration. Based in Tokyo, he works in Japanese and English.

How We Operate

Selective by design

We focus on mandates where our perspective, relationships and market context can add specific value.

Context before access

We develop the institutional case before deciding which relationships are relevant.

Long-term orientation

We prioritize credible market development and durable strategic relationships over activity for its own sake.

Japan insight. Global perspective.

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