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Tokyo, Japan: Linnovate Asset Servicing Group, RAISE Technologies and the VC Fund Controllers Network (VCFCN) today hosted Japan Weeks 2026: Japan’s New Exit Era: Rethinking Alternative Investments Growth Beyond IPOs at Tokyo American Club. The event brought together fund managers, investors and industry specialists to discuss how Japan’s private markets are evolving. With traditional IPO pathways becoming less viable for many privately held companies, the program examined the shift toward M&A and secondary transactions and what it means for GPs,…...

RAISE Technologies has been shortlisted for the Fund Accounting Technology category at the Drawdown Awards, recognising its continued focus on innovation in fund accounting solutions for the private markets industry. The nomination reflects RAISE Technologies’ commitment to developing technology that supports fund administrators and asset managers in streamlining workflows, improving data accuracy, and enhancing operational efficiency. By combining domain expertise with purpose-built technology, RAISE Technologies continues to support clients in navigating increasingly complex reporting and accounting requirements. The Drawdown Awards…...

RAISE Technologies participated in the Tokyo Asset Management Conference and Tokyo FinCity Global Forum on February 5, 2026. These events brought together fund managers, investors, and finance leaders from around the world to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in Japan’s financial and asset management sectors. The visit began with the welcome networking reception for FinCity Tokyo members on February 4 at Imperial Tokyo, followed by the conferences on February 5 at Kabuto One Hall & Conference. Since opening our Tokyo…...

RAISE and Linnovate Partners, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Venture Capital Association (HKVCA), successfully hosted an exclusive luncheon talk on October 14, 2025, gathering more than 60 senior executives and industry professionals at the China Club in Central, Hong Kong. The event, titled “Beyond the Hype: The Rise of AI and Its Real Impact on Fund Operational Efficiency,” provided a critical forum for the private capital community to move past theoretical discussions and focus on the practical implementation of…...

RAISE recently hosted an exclusive event in Tokyo, convening a select group of fund managers to explore "The Next Generation of Asset Servicing: How Tech Is Transforming Private Capital Operations." The discussion centered on the pivotal role of AI, blockchain, and automation in redefining private capital operations. Henry Lin, CEO and CTO of RAISE, delivered a compelling presentation on how emerging technologies are reshaping asset servicing. Henry emphasized the importance of efficiency, transparency, and scalability in private capital operations, highlighting…...

The 26th Annual AVCJ Private Equity Forum Japan took place in Tokyo and online on 25–26 June 2025, bringing together 1,140+ industry professionals, including 580+ LPs from 520+ organizations across 25 countries. The event covered global investment trends, Japan’s growth opportunities, and emerging topics like AI in private markets and private wealth expansion. RAISE and Linovate Partners were proud to support the forum, which returns to Tokyo in June 2026....

On June 25, Linnovate Partners and RAISE, in collaboration with Diagonal Inc., hosted an exclusive networking cocktails event at the TwentyEight Bar & Lounge in Conrad Tokyo. The evening brought together distinguished guests from Tokyo’s private equity and venture capital community, fostering meaningful connections and insightful discussions. The event underscored the strong partnerships between Linnovate Partners, RAISE, and Diagonal Inc. while reinforcing their commitment to driving collaboration in the region. We extend our gratitude to all attendees for making the…...

RAISE, in collaboration with Linnovate Partners, was proud to sponsor the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Forum, held on 13-14 May at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The event gathered over 1,000 private market professionals, including 435+ institutional investors (LPs) from 28 countries, to delve into Asia’s rapidly evolving investment ecosystem. Key discussions centered on private credit expansion, LP portfolio strategies, and high-growth opportunities across Asia’s diverse markets. As a premier networking and knowledge-sharing platform, the forum fostered meaningful dialogue…...

Strategic collaboration to deliver cutting-edge asset servicing and technology solutions to Japan’s growing alternative investment market RAISE, a leading technology solutions provider for the alternative investment industry and the technology arm of Linnovate Partners, one of the largest asset servicing firms globally, today announced a strategic commercial partnership with Diagonal, Inc. (“Diagonal”), a Tokyo-based service provider that focuses on alternative investment industry. This strategic alliance marks RAISE's official market entry into Japan, delivering its institutional-grade technology solutions to one of…...

As technological developments continue apace in the private funds space, bringing both opportunities and challenges, Linnovate Partners founder and CEO Henry Lin, who is also the CTO of RAISE Technologies, describes how the role of the private equity CFO is transforming, and how third-party providers can help guide them through new territory. How would you describe the fund service industry today? There is no doubt that we have witnessed a huge transformation in the providers market, with the focus shifting…...