ITOCHU Corporation

The history of ITOCHU Corporation dates back to 1858 when the Company's founder Chubei Itoh commenced linen trading operations. Since then, ITOCHU has evolved and grown over 160 years.With approximately 100 bases in 62 countries, ITOCHU, one of the leading sogo shosha, is engaging in domestic trading, import/export, and overseas trading of various

Portfolio

3 companies

Tracked Valuation

$4B

Companies Valued

1 of 3

Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Team size

1,953

Top Sectors

Transportation & Logistics

Investment focus

ITOCHU Corporation's portfolio on More Capital spans transportation & logistics. The firm is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. Of the 3 portfolio companies tracked here, 1 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $4B.

If your company is backed by ITOCHU Corporation

Employees at companies backed by ITOCHU Corporation may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.

What this means for your stock

Institutional investors like ITOCHU Corporation typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.

Secondary market considerations

Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.