Toshi is an investment firm powered by a collective of entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors united by a deep respect for values and principles. We believe that the foundation of every successful investment is alignment with the right individuals — those whose integrity and ambitions resonate with our own. Our focus is on smaller companies ready to take big steps forward. By combining fair investment terms with a highly flexible approach, we provide both capital and competence in a way that is distinctive for our size.

Short for Investment Vehicles, Toshi IVs are our platforms for opportunistic exploration in private companies. Our IV's aims to create a portfolio of balanced risk with high investment potential.

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Our Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) are single-position holding companies. Our SPVs can house follow-up investments from IVs or be larger stand alone investments unfit for our IV portfolios.

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Our investment approach

We take a cautious yet curious approach, investing in what we believe are extraordinary, high-potential small companies built on shared values.

By leveraging a lean structure and a top-tier network of investors and professionals, we believe we cater to an underserved market segment with relatively low competition. Our investment model allows us to scale positions over time, benefiting both companies and our investors alike.

We build long-term relationships with humble, capable entrepreneurs, fostering sustainable growth while maintaining disciplined risk management.

Toshi 100 is a membership-based network for select non-investors and our financial partners. As a member you gain access to our collective deal flow, detailed analysis, and curated events.

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Short for Investment Vehicles, Toshi IVs are our platforms for opportunistic exploration. Each IV makes 10-15 investments, focusing on high-quality opportunities that we can explore and grow with over time.

Our Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) are single-position holding companies. Primarily, SPVs are used to house follow-up investments from IV positions, but they also allow for select stand-alone opportunities. Send us your pitch!

Our financial partners gain access to our collective deal flow, analysis materials, event invitations, and more. For 100 externals, we offer the opportunity to gain short-term access without requiring a financial commitment.

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Clustered glowing spheres connected by delicate branches, featuring vibrant pink, orange, and blue colors. Illustration of Toshi IVs, platforms for exploring and growing high-quality investment opportunities.
A metallic and reflective object resembling magnifying lenses with vivid orange, purple, and blue hues. Visualization of Toshi SPVs, single-position holding companies supporting follow-up and stand-alone investments.
A glowing figure stands beside two large, reflective orbs against a gradient purple and orange backdrop. Graphic showcasing Toshi 100, offering financial partners access to deal flow, analysis, and exclusive opportunities.

Who we are

Toshi is Japanese for “investment.” While we have no direct connection to Japan, the name effectively conveys our mission.

We are a group of investors, entrepreneurs and professionals who are passionate about doing business. We work together to find the most attractive investing opportunities, pooling our collective experience in order to develop our positions to their fullest potential.

Hugo Lilja

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Martin Jobeus

Working Chairman

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