Shinemon Akiyama
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Shinemon — congrats on launching Akiyama Capital. built a highly bespoke deal origination engine for a fund similar to yours (founder-owned services businesses, roll-up strategy). would be good to connect.
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Shinemon — hope you had a good weekend. wanted to reach out for two reasons: a) congrats on launching Akiyama Capital — always impressed by those who've taken the leap. though we share a PE background, I hope to one day do the same and acquire a great brokerage. b) in the meantime I've been building highly bespoke deal origination engines for investors like you — just finished one for Backer Group in the UK also acquiring founder-owned services businesses. It takes your thesis, maps targets across various data sources incl. state/federal licensing data and google maps, and runs the full engagement cycle (email/linkedin/whatsapp) — connected live to the crm. worth a quick call given how lean your team is? can walk you through what we built for Backer. very best, Russell linkedin.com/in/russellt23 PS: also built a 7-question benchmark to find out if you're the origination bottleneck → searchloop.ai/benchmark
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Shinemon Akiyama Title: Investor / Searcher Fund: Akiyama Capital Background: Shinemon Akiyama **Focus:** Insurance-focused investor at Akiyama Capital, building a platform of high-performing independent agencies. Seeks to acquire well-run brokerages, boost growth with data-driven sales and technology, and integrate them into a cohesive network aiming for a $1 billion-plus exit. Interested in talking to owners or advisors exploring succession for partnership and legacy. He runs a search fund operating in NYC, specifically in the field of Excess and Surplus MGA and Insurance Agency Roll Ups. **Background:** Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Warwick (2017-2020) and an IB Diplomat from St. Mary’s International School, Tokyo. Previously a Founder at Picklist Inc (since July 2020), CEO at INGA (August 2018 - March 2020), Co-Founder at Coinotaku.com (July 2017 - January 2018), and Marketing Assistant at Areteco Holdings (April 2017 - October 2017). **Skills:** Japanese, English, French C1, Leadership, Management. **Posts:** * On July 10, 2025: "I’m starting a search fund in Manhattan. Let’s connect." * On July 10, 2025: "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Searcher at Akiyama Capital!" Fund details: - Description: Akiyama Capital is a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and growth of independent insurance brokerages, with a focus on surplus lines and commercial markets. We target niche, high-expertise firms across the East Coast, providing strategic capital and operational support to strengthen their market position and unlock new growth opportunities. Our disciplined investment approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, sustainable expansion, and preserving the legacy of the businesses we acquire. - Website: https://akiyamacapital.com - Location: New York, New York, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Akiyama Capital Shinemon Akiyama recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Akiyama Capital focuses on acquiring and growing insurance brokerages. Shinemon Akiyama is an investor there. Akiyama Capital is based in New York City.