Indus Capital Partners Welcomes Makio Inui as Partner and Representative

Veteran Asian markets investor to advance firm's external engagement initiatives in Japan

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Indus Capital Partners ("Indus"), a dedicated Asia Pacific equities investment firm, today announced that it has hired Makio Inui, former Managing Partner and Head of Japan at Soul Ventures, as Partner and Representative in the firm's Tokyo office, effective October 1, 2025. Mr. Inui will play a crucial role in engaging with the firm's Japanese portfolio companies, working in partnership to drive strong corporate governance and long-term value creation. In addition to his key role as the firm's representative on the ground in Japan, he will oversee the firm's Tokyo office.

"I look forward to Makio bringing additional momentum to our already well established and respected Japan franchise. The confluence of corporate governance reform, market structure change, and more CEOs shifting from defense to offense in their growth strategies makes this an exciting time to be an investor in Japan; in fact, the most exciting in our 25 years on the ground," said Byron Gill Managing Partner of Indus Capital.

Mr. Inui brings to Indus more than two decades of experience in venture finance, equity analysis and investment banking, working in Tokyo and Hong Kong. He previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Paidy and INFORICH where he led fundraising efforts and IPO preparations for innovative startups. His leadership, guidance and close communication with management teams helped Japanese startups strengthen their businesses and positioned them for success in public markets. Makio joins Indus from Soul Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on the consumer internet, software and financial technologies industries, where he served as Head of Japan.

"Indus is a pioneer in Asian equities investing with a stellar reputation for excellence and a deep commitment to research and corporate responsibility," said Mr. Inui. "It's an honor to be joining the firm, especially as it celebrates its 25^th anniversary. I look forward to working closely with the Portfolio Managers, the broader Tokyo team and my new colleagues across Indus's offices as we look to broaden and enhance our relationships with stakeholders in Japan and globally."

Mr. Inui began his career at Salomon Brothers, ultimately serving as Managing Director where he advised on and oversaw numerous historic transactions, including NTT DoCoMo IPO and state public offerings in furtherance of the privatization of NTT. He subsequently served as the Head of Asian Telecom Research at UBS and was recognized 16 times on the annual Institutional Investor ranking of top sell-side analysts. Mr. Inui holds a Bachelor of Law from Sophia University.

About Indus Capital Partners 
Indus Capital Partners is a dedicated Asia Pacific equities investment manager leveraging unmatched local knowledge, on-the-ground research capabilities and uniquely global perspectives. Led by an experienced and dedicated investment team, Indus offers hedged and long-only strategies with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo and San Francisco. To learn more, please visit www.induscap.com.

SOURCE Indus Capital Partners