Growth Partners Co., Ltd. (“Growth Partners” or “we”) announces that, through GP Buyout Y Co., Ltd.—an acquisition vehicle jointly funded by GP Buyout Y Investment Limited Partnership and GP Buyout Investment Limited Partnership, both managed by Growth Partners—we have acquired issued shares of Y corporation Inc. (“Y corporation”).
Headquartered primarily in Osaka Prefecture, Y corporation was founded in 2018 with the corporate philosophy of “making reuse closer and more trusted.” Since inception, the company has focused on the purchase and sale of branded goods, precious metals, watches, and jewelry, conducting over one million transactions annually, mainly in the Osaka area. In addition to its original storefront high-value purchase centers, the company has expanded web-based and in-home purchase/sales channels.
Looking ahead, Y corporation will continue to grow its core storefront and in-home purchase/sales businesses while expanding adjacent offerings and developing new businesses to drive further scale.
Together, Y corporation and Growth Partners will pursue accelerated expansion through support for growth strategy formulation, operational improvements, brand-building, and M&A. Leveraging our accumulated hands-on experience, we will contribute to further enhancing the company’s corporate value.
Overview of Y corporation Inc.
・Company name: Y corporation Inc.
・Representative: Yusuke Yamaji, Representative Director
・Head office: Shinsaibashi Hills 2F, 3-8-15 Minamisemba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan
・Business: Operation of storefront high-value purchase centers and in-home purchase businesses
(including “HIGH RATE BUY,” “TAKARA,” “Takaraya,” and “Koyashi Honpo”)
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