Draft Co. Ltd. has sold a minority share to Cinquecento Co., Ltd.
Tokyo – CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to Draft Co. Ltd. in its sale of a minority share to Cinquecento Co., Ltd. through an MBO.
Draft Co. Ltd. is a prominent Japanese design studio, founded by Taiju Yamashita, that specialises in fields like interior design, architecture, product design, and branding. They are known for creating unique spaces and contributing to society with a philosophy of “ALL HAPPY BY DESIGN”. They are active in major projects, from office interiors and retail spaces to branding, and have offices in Tokyo, Osaka, and international locations, focusing on creating meaningful experiences through design.
Cinquecento Co Ltd, is a Japan-based asset management company.
This transaction closed on 16 December 2025.
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Prominent Japanese architectural design studio Draft Co has sold a minority share to Cinquecento Co., Ltd. as part of a Management Buy Out Process
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