What Mita Securities does

Mita Securities Company Limited (三菱証券株式会社) is an independent, privately held Japanese securities firm founded in 1949 and headquartered in Nihonbashi Kabutocho, Tokyo. Operating under Financial Instruments Business Operator registration No. 175, the firm holds multiple memberships including the Japan Securities Dealers Association, Japan Financial Services Association, and Tokyo Real Estate Transaction Association, enabling it to deliver brokerage, lending, real estate, and investment banking services under a single regulatory umbrella.

The company operates across five principal business lines: wealth management for affluent and high-net-worth individuals (with average client assets of approximately 230 million yen), investment banking covering M&A advisory, IPO/TOB agent services (68 cumulative mandates), rights offerings, MBOs, and corporate turnaround, electronic trading via a DMA platform supporting algorithmic execution (VWAP, Iceberg, Time Slice, Sniper, Participate, Arrival) with Bloomberg EMSX, TORA Compass, and FIX connectivity, real estate services including fractional investment from 5 million yen, Kyoto machiya regeneration, and US real estate-backed loans, and specialized lending such as securities-backed loans, margin trading, and medical-institution factoring. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries anchor its international footprint: Mita Capital Private Limited in Singapore (licensed fund manager for MS Star Funds and MS Japan Funds) and EJC, a Singapore accounting firm acquired in 2017 that supports cross-border M&A into ASEAN.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based brokerage commissions, professional services fees (M&A and TOB agent), interest income on margin and securities-backed lending, subscription-based account management fees, and real estate transaction fees. Distribution combines direct sales for HNW and enterprise clients, an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) network for retail distribution, and electronic platforms for institutional trading, with Monex Securities acting as sub-agent for TOB retail processing.

Name

Mita Securities

Legal name

Mita Securities Company Limited

Website

https://mitasec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mita Securities is a privately held Japanese full-service securities firm founded in 1949, providing wealth management, investment banking, electronic trading, real estate, and lending services to affluent individuals and corporate clients across Japan and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Securities Brokerage & Investment Banking

NAICS

Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation (523150), Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation (52315), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Wealth Management (FSAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL), Fixed Income Brokerage (Bonds) (FSAEACAJ)

Keywords

• Wealth management services
• Investment banking advisory
• Electronic trading platform
• Securities-backed lending
• Real estate investment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commissions: Equity trading commissions from domestic and foreign securities trading, including stocks, bonds, and ETFs
2. Investment Banking Fees: M&A advisory fees, IPO underwriting, and other investment banking services
3. Interest Income: Margin trading interest, securities-backed loans, and real estate-backed loans
4. Real Estate Transaction Fees: Fees from real estate transactions and real estate small-scale investment products
5. TOB Agent Services: Tender offer agent services for corporate clients conducting share buybacks

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mita Securities is a Japanese securities firm that provides brokerage, wealth management, investment banking (M&A advisory and TOB agent services), electronic trading with algorithmic execution, securities-backed lending, and real estate investment products to affluent individuals, institutional investors, and corporate clients. The firm operates through direct sales, an IFA network, and an electronic trading platform, with a Singapore subsidiary (Mita Capital) managing hedge fund-of-funds products and cross-border advisory through EJC.

Product overview

Mita Securities is an independent Japanese securities company founded in 1949, offering a comprehensive suite of financial services through distinct business divisions. The core offerings include: (1) Wealth Management Services for high-net-worth individuals with average assets of 2.3 billion yen, featuring hedge funds (MS Star Funds in USD, MS Japan Funds in JPY, and Dalton Japan Partner Strategy Fund for engagement investing), securities-backed lending (Quick Cash online platform and traditional collateral loans), and comprehensive inheritance/business succession planning; (2) Investment Banking covering M&A advisory (domestic and cross-border ASEAN-focused), TOB agent services with industry-leading 68 cumulative mandates, rights offerings, MBO advisory, and corporate turnaround; (3) Electronic Trading providing DMA platform with algorithmic trading (DSA with VWAP, Iceberg, Time Slice, Sniper strategies) and margin trading; (4) Real Estate Services including fractional investment products from 5 million yen, specialized real estate joint ventures (Types 1-4 permits), Kyoto townhouse regeneration projects, and US real estate loans; (5) Fund Formation including proprietary funds, CLOs, and distressed asset funds; (6) Specialized Lending including factoring for medical institutions (up to 4 months receivables), securities-backed loans, and US real estate secured loans. The architecture is organized as distinct business divisions with specialized subsidiaries including Mita Capital in Singapore for hedge fund operations and EJC accounting firm for cross-border advisory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mita Capital: A Singapore-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Mita Securities that manages hedge fund-of-funds products (MS Star Funds, MS Japan Funds). Licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
• MITA SECURITIES IPO
• TOB Agent Services
• EJC

Products and services

• Wealth Management Services Wealth management division offering comprehensive services for high-net-worth individuals including investments, estate planning, inheritance/business succession planning, and tax advisory. Average client assets of approximately 230 million yen (~2.3 billion yen).
• MS Star Funds Dollar-denominated fund-of-hedge-funds offering diversified exposure to world-class hedge funds across four uncorrelated strategies, managed by Mita Capital Private Limited in Singapore. Minimum investment 10 million yen.
• MS Japan Funds Yen-denominated fund-of-hedge-funds investing exclusively in Japan-focused hedge funds, providing currency-hedged exposure to Japanese equities and bonds with activist strategy allocation.
• Dalton Japan Partner Strategy Fund Engagement-focused equity fund managed by Dalton Investments, targeting Japanese listed companies through shareholder dialogue and proposals to enhance corporate value and stock price. Performance fee 11% (tax included).
• M&A Advisory Services M&A advisory services covering strategy formulation, negotiation support, due diligence, and contract preparation for domestic and cross-border transactions including ASEAN-focused cross-border M&A.
• TOB Agent Services Takeover bid (TOB) agent services with English and Chinese speaking staff, providing advisory and execution support for public tender offers. Industry-leading 68 cumulative engagements including hostile and non-listed company TOBs. Free for tendering investors.
• Rights Offering Advisory Rights offering advisory services with domestic top-tier track record, including commitment-type offerings ensuring target fundraising amounts.
• Cross-border M&A Advisory Cross-border M&A advisory focusing on Japanese companies acquiring ASEAN businesses, leveraging subsidiary EJC's Singapore accounting firm expertise.
• MBO Advisory Services Management buyout advisory services including management buyout financing arrangements and proper governance measures aligned with METI guidelines.
• Corporate Turnaround Advisory Corporate turnaround advisory covering legal and private restructuring, sponsor arrangement, and rehabilitation plan formulation.
• Corporate Reorganization Advisory Corporate reorganization advisory services helping companies optimize business portfolios and improve operational efficiency through tax, legal, and accounting perspectives.
• DMA (Direct Market Access) Professional trading platform providing direct market access to Japanese exchanges, enabling high-speed order execution, algorithmic trading, and margin trading for institutional and professional investors. Supports Bloomberg EMSX, TORA Compass, and FIX connectivity.
• DSA (Algorithmic Trading) Algorithm trading service featuring VWAP, Iceberg, Time Slice, Sniper, Participate, and Arrival strategies to minimize market impact and optimize execution for institutional clients.
• Margin Trading Credit facility allowing investors to purchase stocks with approximately 30% collateral, including short selling capabilities. Institutional margin: Buy 3.32%; Retail margin: Buy 3.82%.
• Quick Cash (Securities-Backed Loan) Online securities-backed loan service enabling borrowers to obtain 5 million to 100 million yen using securities holdings as collateral, with same-day online application and 4.5% annual interest rate.
• Securities-Backed Loan (Traditional) Loan service secured by listed stocks, investment trusts, and foreign bonds, with loan amounts of 5 million to 300 million yen for individuals and 300 million for corporations at 2.2% to 14.0% interest rates.
• Factoring for Medical Institutions Factoring service for medical institutions enabling up to 4 months of medical fee receivables financing, plus medical facility-specific lending with 85-95% advance rates and 1-week approval.
• US Real Estate-Backed Loan Yen-denominated loan secured by US real estate, enabling 30 million to 500 million yen financing for Japanese investors acquiring US properties at 5.5% minimum interest rate.
• Real Estate Fractional Investment Fractional real estate investment product starting from 5 million yen, offering Tokyo residential properties for investment with potential 2.9-5.3% annual distributions and inheritance tax reduction benefits.
• Kyoto Townhouse Regeneration Project Unique real estate fund investing in traditional Kyoto machiya properties, renovating them into boutique ryokan (inn) accommodations for tourism and cultural preservation.
• Real Estate Specified Joint Business Specialized real estate joint venture business with Type 1-4 permits from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, enabling real estate fund formation and securities.
• Tax Advisory Services Tax advisory services including inheritance planning, business succession, and Singapore cross-border tax matters, supported by in-house tax accountant and external experts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68 completed TOB agent assignments demonstrating track record in tender offer transactions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Monex SecuritiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2019Monex Securities serves as sub-agent for Mita Securities' TOB Agent Services, handling individual shareholder account opening procedures and tender offer application processes for efficient and rapid processing of TOB transactions.
• EJCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEJC is a fully acquired accounting and tax firm subsidiary providing accounting, tax, and regional business expansion services. Strengthens Mita Securities' service offerings in financial and advisory services.
• Dalton InvestmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment advisory partnership for the Dalton Japan Partner Strategy Fund. Mita Securities distributes and provides advisory services for this investment fund product.
• BlumeVenturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian venture capital fund co-development partner. BlumeVentures is a Mumbai-based IT venture investment firm founded in 2010 with cumulative managed assets of $127 million. Ranked #2 seed investor by Economic Times 2015, Best Fund Raiser by VC Circle 2016, and #1 active investor by CB Insights 2017.
• Growth HoldingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS real estate fund co-development partner based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded 2015 by Philippe Ziade, who was named one of 13 National Real Estate Business Persons by Wall Street Journal in 2013. Partnership for distressed property fund investments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• SBI Securities: Largest Japanese online broker by trading volume with extensive retail brokerage, mutual fund, and crypto offerings — direct competitor in retail brokerage and asset gathering.
• Mizuho Securities: Major Japanese securities firm with full-service capabilities across institutional brokerage, investment banking, and asset management — direct competitor for institutional and corporate mandates.
• Nomura Holdings: Japan's largest securities group with full-service wholesale, investment banking, and wealth management capabilities — a much larger incumbent that competes with Mita across virtually every product line.
• Daiwa Securities Group: Major Japanese securities group offering retail brokerage, wholesale, investment banking, and asset management — broad incumbent competing with Mita in IB, brokerage, and WM.
• SMBC Nikko Securities: Wholesale-oriented Japanese securities firm affiliated with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking — competes with Mita in investment banking, ECM/DCM, and institutional trading.

Direct peers

• Monex Securities: Japanese online broker with retail brokerage and crypto asset offerings; already a channel partner for Mita's TOB services. Comparable in retail brokerage customer base and Japanese market focus.
• Tokai Tokyo Securities: Mid-size Japanese full-service securities firm offering brokerage, investment banking, and wealth management with comparable diversified product mix and similar mid-market positioning to Mita Securities.
• Aizawa Securities: Independent Japanese securities firm providing brokerage, investment advisory, and asset management to retail and corporate clients — similar mid-size full-service positioning.
• Okasan Securities Group: Japanese mid-size securities group with retail brokerage, institutional sales, and asset management — comparable size, scope, and target client mix to Mita Securities.

Emerging players

• Rakuten Securities: Fast-growing digital Japanese broker with competitive commission pricing and integrated fintech platform — competes with Mita for retail and mid-market brokerage clients with a low-cost tech-driven model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MitaSec
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuXnw6hceUWvtgCybtS-BAg
• Facebookfacebook.com/mita.securities
• Instagraminstagram.com/mita_machiya

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Mita Securities