Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

Mio Kato

Over 15 years analysing Japanese and Asian stocks from a long/short perspective

I focus on cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos

An eclectic background as a long-short analyst, upper management at a financial data startup through its listing, and as the founder of a team analysing big/alternative data, all of which supports independent and differentiated views... we hope

An appreciation for Mathematics drives the development of a "Micro-Quantamental" process which can provide a data-driven, historically-informed and semi-automated foundation upon which to layer more qualitative and judgemental analysis, thus improving investment decision-making speed and accuracy

Japan/Asia Long-Short

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LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Private Capital Markets

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<li>The Nikkei reported today that the GPIF would be investing in a startup fund for the first time. </li>
<li>The move is significant more for its signalling effect than the actual size of the investment which will do little to address the startup funding shortage in Japan. </li>
<li>Nevertheless it is important as it marks a change in direction and while it may go quietly unnoticed now, the follow-through is likely to be moderate but consistent and lasting.</li>
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The Nikkei reported today that the GPIF would be investing in a startup fund for the first time. 
The move is significant more for its signalling effect than the actual size of the investment which will do little to address the startup funding shortage in Japan. 
Nevertheless it is important as it marks a change in direction and while it may go quietly unnoticed now, the follow-through is likely to be moderate but consistent and lasting.


GPIF Investment In Startup Funds Marks A Cultural Shift

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GPIF Investment In Startup Funds Marks A Cultural Shift