Integral Corporation

BUSINESS

INVESTMENT APPROACH

Unlocking the boundless potential of companies through the accumulation of trust and the highest level of wisdom.

Integral Corporation will make long-term equity investments based on a relationship of deep trust with management, befitting our mission as a "Trusted Investor." We will share the same objectives and time horizon as the management of invested companies, and provide support in both managerial and financial areas.

  • APPROACH 01

    Undertake equity investments in both public and private markets. Invest in various "equity type" instruments including common stock, convertible preferred shares, convertible bonds and stock options.

  • APPROACH 02

    Pursue a broad range of investment alternatives, from 100% acquisitions in MBO/LBOs to minority investments.

  • APPROACH 03

    No set focus on particular industries.

STRENGTHS

Strength 01

Full On-site Support by Our In-house Professionals (i-Engine)

  • To enhance the corporate value of our investee companies, we provide a program called "i-Engine." Depending on the company's needs, our in-house professionals work on-site, literally "sweating together" with the management team to execute various initiatives.
  • This support--working closely not only with the back office but also with those on the front lines of sales and business development--is a core strength of Integral. It is highly valued by our investee companies, especially those facing a shortage of personnel to drive corporate reform.

Strength 02

DII, Deal Inducing Investment

  • Integral Group combines fund investment with principal investment using our own capital.
  • Our principal investment model was created to mirror the commitment of Japanese management teams who prioritize long-term growth.
  • Our principal investments, funded by proprietary capital, differ from fund investments in that they are not subject to time limitations, allowing us to provide support to investee companies across an ultra-long-term time horizon.
    For investee companies choosing to go public (IPO), this model offers significant advantages, such as stabilizing the shareholder base after listing.

DX

DX Support: Maximizing Corporate Value for Investee Companies

We view Digital Transformation (DX) as a critical management theme to achieve sustainable growth for our investee companies. Our goal goes beyond the mere implementation of IT tools; we focus on maximizing corporate value by evolving business models and improving profitability through digital technology.
Our DX Promotion Office, established in 2022, provides flexible support tailored to each company's needs and management challenges--from strategy formulation to the completion of implementation. By leveraging our accumulated DX expertise and a network of external specialists, the on-site i-Engine members commit as partners to accelerate the "speed of transformation."

Features of Integral's DX Support

Overcoming Challenges as a Member of the Management Team

We solve critical challenges for our investee companies as a committed partner--whether a lack of a concrete DX roadmap, a shortage of specialized talent, or the stagnation of projects at the operational level.

STRENGTHS

Three Pillars of Integral's DX Support

  1. 01

    DX Strategy Formulation Rooted
    in Management Reform Experience

    The success of DX hinges on its alignment with management strategy. Drawing on our extensive experience in leading corporate transformations, rather than making tool implementation the starting point, we revisit the fundamental question: "What is the purpose of digitalization?" From there, we select the optimal technologies and support the creation of a roadmap to maximize the return on investment (ROI).

  2. 02

    Hands-on Implementation Support to Overcome Operational Barriers

    When DX projects stall due to talent shortages, members of our DX Promotion Office act as Project Managers (PMs) for the investee company. We provide end-to-end support, covering a broad range of tasks from requirements definition to hands-on execution. By "translating" management's vision to the frontline and feeding back frontline concerns to the executives, we foster company-wide buy-in and drive momentum.

  3. 03

    Expert Network and Strategic Curation for Optimal Partnerships

    We alleviate the burden of vendor selection for investee companies lacking the time or expertise. From our ecosystem of over 100 external specialists, we rapidly select the optimal partner for our investee companies based on both cost and technology. Our DX Promotion Office members provide the necessary expert oversight to ensure the right partners are selected, maximizing the project's return on investment.

SUPPORT

DX Support Case Studies

We provide on-site support for our investee companies across various industries and business functions.

  • Sales & Marketing

    • Sales Process DX

      Led business reform as Project Manager (PM) for a sales organization of 200 employees.

    • E-commerce Launch

      Took initiative in the practical implementation and construction of E-commerce operations.

    • Web Marketing Enhancement

      Drove rapid B2B customer acquisition through hands-on PM role.

  • Production & Logistics

    • IoT Implementation for Factories

      Bridged the gap between management and the frontline to lead a cost-accuracy improvement project that had been stalled for years.

    • AI-based Hazard Detection

      Leveraged our network of 100+ specialists to match the project with the optimal partner.

  • Operations & Services

    • Company-wide Generative AI Adoption

      Managed technology selection and established usage guidelines as PM.

  • Corporate Functions

    • Project Management Tool Implementation

      Provided end-to-end support as PM, from vendor selection and requirement specification to cost management and operational adoption.

  • IT Infrastructure & Security

    • Integrated Internal IT Platform

      Led platform selection, guideline development, and internal communication as PM.

    • ERP System Renewal

      Supported the Head of IT in expert selection, cost optimization, and project progress management.

DX Promotion Office Member Profile

Executive Director Principal Engineer

Takanari Matsuda

University of Nevada, Reno (B.S. in Mathematics) The Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo. (M.S. in IST)

Joined a U.S. semiconductor manufacturer in 1997 as a microprocessor architecture software optimization application engineer. Development support for network processor applications using low-level language with multi core architecture and mixture of parallel and serial packet processing. Additionally supported the architecture and software development of a wide range of computing systems, including PCs, network equipment devices, media processing equipment, automotive systems, robotics, and general embedded board products.
In 2021, contributed to flying more than 1800 drones over the skies of Tokyo during a global sports event.
From 2022 to 2024, served as a Principal Engineer leading a data center cloud technology team, providing technical support across the Asia-Pacific region.