Norihiro Matsudaira

Norihiro Matsudaira is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Hoop Partners, a real estate investment and asset management firm based in Japan.12 He is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the venture capital and private equity industry.2

Career Background

Matsudaira officially joined Hoop Partners in 2014, although he had been working for the company on a part-time basis before that.1 Prior to his full-time role at Hoop Partners, he gained valuable experience in various positions:

• Worked for MOVIDA Japan as an accelerator
• Served as an investment officer at Genuine Startups Fund
• Completed a summer associate role in the investment banking division at Goldman Sachs during his MBA studies
• Spent 6 years in acquisition and fundraising at APLJ (Asia Pacific Land Japan), where he executed and invested over $2.0 billion as a vice-president of an investment team
• Worked as a financial controller for Nihon L'Oreal, a subsidiary of L'Oreal group

Education and Qualifications

Matsudaira has a strong educational background and professional certifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the USA
• Real Estate Brokerage License from Japan

Role at Hoop Partners

As the CIO of Hoop Partners, Matsudaira is part of a team that manages real estate investment opportunities in Japan.1 The company focuses on providing foreign investors access to large-scale real estate investments in Japan, leveraging the team's extensive experience in asset management.1

Professional Experience

Matsudaira brings significant experience to his role, having been involved in investments and executions totaling over $2 billion throughout his career.3 His expertise spans various aspects of real estate investment, including acquisition, fundraising, and asset management.1