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Yusuke Kobayashi
Founder at
AERIA INC.
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Yusuke Kobayashi is the founder of Aeria, Inc., founded in 2002, serving as President & Representative Director.
Current jobs include Outside Director at Akatsuki Corp.
since 2009; Representative Director at Ame KK since 2009; Representative Director at Aeria America, Inc. since 2011; Representative Director at Soalab KK since 2014; Representative Director at Empathy Games, Inc. since 2017; Director at Arithmetic, Inc. since 2019; Director at Impression, Inc. since 2017; Director at Total Management Corp.
since 2017; Representative Director at Twist, Inc. (JP) since 2017; Director at Invest Online, Inc. since 2020; and Partner at Macnica Ventures.
Former jobs include Director at PlayNext, Inc.; Representative Director at Three S Co. Ltd.; Director at ACQUIRE Corp.; Representative Director at Corporate Finance Partners CFP Asia, Inc.; Director at GUI YOU Information Technology Ltd.; and President at Aeria, Inc. from 2005 to 2010.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AERIA INC. 11.12% | 2025-12-30 | 2,363,000 ( 11.12% ) | 4 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
AKATSUKI CORP. 1.96% | 2026-03-30 | 666,000 ( 1.96% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Yusuke Kobayashi active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AKATSUKI CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2009-05-31 |
| AERIA INC. | Founder | 2002-10-29 |
Aeria America, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2011-11-30 |
Invest Online, Inc.
 Invest Online, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Engages in apartment consulting and matching platform business | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-30 |
Arithmetic, Inc.
 Arithmetic, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Engages in internet-based advertising business; provides web-contents creation and management consulting services | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Empathy Games, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2017-03-31 |
Impression, Inc.
 Impression, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Engages in real estate development, sales and renovation services | Director/Board Member | 2017-07-31 |
Total Management Corp.
 Total Management Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Engages in residential property sales, leasing, renovation, and management | Director/Board Member | 2017-08-31 |
Twist, Inc. (JP)
 Twist, Inc. (JP) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides an online service to manage lodging accommodation | Director/Board Member | 2017-08-31 |
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Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
47
1st degree connections
18
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
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Aeria, Inc.
 Aeria, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Engages in the business of online gaming services | Technology Services |
Akatsuki Corp.
 Akatsuki Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides commodity futures brokerage services | Finance |
PlayNext, Inc.
 PlayNext, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online gaming services | Technology Services |
Aeria, Inc. /Finance Division/
 Aeria, Inc. /Finance Division/ Investment ManagersFinance Through their financial division, Aeria manages a fund invested in publicly-listed Japanese companies in need of management support and capital. The firm's strategy consists in revitalizing ailing businesses and bringing them to profitability. They invest in undervalued companies with significant intrinsic value and a reliable management team. They target post-IPO companies facing obstacles which prevent their expansion, and in which they identify growth potential and clear earnings prospects. Aeria follows a hands-on investment approach and cooperates closely with the management team to reorganize their portfolio companies and maximize value. They invest capital to stabilize the company's cash flow and provide strategic support, implementing a business plan focused on profitability improvement. Aeria leverages their business network and M&A expertise to develop their investee's business. The firm believes that IR activity influences the capital market, and relies on consultants to reinforce the internal and external strategy of their portfolio companies. | Finance |
Three S Co. Ltd.
 Three S Co. Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops computer security systems | Technology Services |
Acquire Corp.
 Acquire Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and markets original game titles for home consoles | Technology Services |
Corporate Finance Partners CFP Asia, Inc. | |
Ame KK | |
GUI YOU Information Technology Ltd. | |
Aeria America, Inc. | |
Soalab KK | |
Empathy Games, Inc. | |
Arithmetic, Inc.
Arithmetic, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Engages in internet-based advertising business; provides web-contents creation and management consulting services | Commercial Services |
Macnica Ventures
 Macnica Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Macnica Ventures is an active manager which invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on technology and communication sectors and participates in early-stage transactions. | Finance |
Impression, Inc.
Impression, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Engages in real estate development, sales and renovation services | Consumer Durables |
Total Management Corp.
Total Management Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Engages in residential property sales, leasing, renovation, and management | Finance |
Twist, Inc. (JP)
Twist, Inc. (JP) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides an online service to manage lodging accommodation | Technology Services |
Invest Online, Inc.
Invest Online, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Engages in apartment consulting and matching platform business | Finance |
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