Sparks Green Energy & Technology Inc.

When our president, Shuhei Abe, opened an investment company in New York in the 1980s, he wrote a report on an investment idea he had been working on and sent it to ten prominent American investors. The only person to respond was George Soros. Soros expressed interest in investing $100 million, entrusting Abe with managing Japanese equities, which led Abe to develop his investment philosophy under Soros's supervision.

SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd. was established as a registered investment advisory company in Tokyo, Japan. Abe founded the company inspired by the growth of independent investment management firms in New York, aiming to create a trusted and respected investment firm in Japan.

SPARX Overseas Ltd. was established in Bermuda as a subsidiary to manage offshore funds.

SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd. acquired its discretionary investment management license. During the Japanese asset bubble, the firm launched its Long-Short Strategy, managing to generate positive returns even when the market was declining.

SPARX Securities Co., Ltd. was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary and acquired securities business licenses.

SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd. acquired its investment trust management license in Japan.

SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd. was listed on the JASDAQ, becoming the first independent asset management firm to go public in Japan.

SPARX extended its investment model to Asia and acquired a significant stake in Cosmo Investment Management Co., Ltd., a Korean asset management company.

SPARX Spin-off Preparation Co., Ltd. was established. In June, SPARX acquired a 100% stake in PMA Capital Management Limited in Hong Kong. In October, the company changed its name to SPARX Group Co., Ltd., and the spin-off company succeeded the investment advisory, discretionary investment management, and investment trust management businesses.

Gaining insights that smart grids and renewable energy sectors in Masdar City (Abu Dhabi), a cutting-edge eco-city, are the main drivers of Japan's economic growth.

Gained insights that smart grids and renewable energy sectors in Masdar City (Abu Dhabi), a cutting-edge eco city, are the main drivers of Japan's economic growth.

Establishment of the 'Smart Grid Study Group' directly under the president within the SPARX Group.

Participation in the smart grid demonstration project in Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture.

Established a 'Smart Grid Study Group' directly under the president within the SPARX Group. Participated in the smart grid demonstration experiment in Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture.

Shares of Cosmo Investment Management Co., Ltd. were transferred to an affiliate of Lotte Group. In September, SPARX partnered with Hennessy Advisors, Inc. to support mutual fund distribution and management in the US.

Starting full-scale operation of Japan stock environment and clean tech strategy (smart grid investment strategy) with the support of government-affiliated funds from oil-producing countries.

With the support of government-affiliated funds from oil-producing countries, officially started the operation of Japan's environmental and clean tech strategy (smart grid investment strategy).

SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd. merged with SPARX Securities Co., Ltd. to streamline operations.

Reaffirming the importance of smart grid construction and renewable energy following the Great East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima nuclear accident.

Group representative Shuhei Abe appointed as a member of the government's Energy and Environment Council's Cost Verification Committee.

Reaffirmed the importance of building smart grids and renewable energy following the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Fukushima nuclear accident. Group representative Shuhei Abe was appointed as a member of the government's Energy and Environment Council's Cost Verification Committee.

The company name of PMA Capital Management Limited was changed to SPARX Asia Capital Management Limited. In November, Cosmo Investment Management Co., Ltd. was awarded a Collective Investment Business License and renamed Cosmo Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Group representative Shuhei Abe appointed as a member of the government's Supply and Demand Verification Committee.

Sparx Asset Management Co., Ltd. selected as the operator of Tokyo Metropolitan Government's public-private partnership infrastructure fund (Public-Private No.1). Tokyo Metropolitan Government invested 1.5 billion yen as seed money.

Established Sparks Green Energy & Technology Inc. to develop, manage, and operate renewable energy power plants.

Group representative Shuhei Abe was appointed as a member of the government's supply and demand verification committee. Sparks Asset Management Co., Ltd. was selected as the operator of Tokyo's public-private partnership infrastructure fund (Public-Private Partnership No. 1). Tokyo invested 1.5 billion yen as seed money. Established Sparks Green Energy & Technology Co., Ltd. as a company to develop, manage, and operate renewable energy power plants.

SPARX Group Co., Ltd. and SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd. moved their head office to Higashi Shinagawa, Tokyo. SPARX Green Energy & Technology Co., Ltd. was established to enter renewable energy power generation and consulting.

Our company was established in August 2012 as a company that develops, manages, and operates important renewable energy power plants. To realize the construction of a new green energy ecosystem centered on renewable energy, we are engaged in the development, management, and operation of high-quality energy infrastructure that is among the best in the world.

Commenced investments in renewable energy power plant development projects.

Started investing in renewable energy power plant development projects.

Cosmo Asset Management Co., Ltd. was awarded a Hedge Funds business license.

Sparx Asset Management Co., Ltd. selected as the operator of Tokyo Metropolitan Government's public-private renewable energy fund (Public-Private No.2).

Sparks Asset Management Co., Ltd. was selected as the operator of Tokyo's public-private partnership renewable energy fund (Public-Private Partnership No. 2).

SPARX Group Co., Ltd. acquired 100% of Japan Asset Trust Corporation, which was renamed SPARX Asset Trust & Management Co., Ltd.

Cosmo Asset Management Co., Ltd. was renamed SPARX Asset Management Korea Co., Ltd. In November, SPARX established the Mirai Creation Fund to promote future growth and innovation.

The headquarters moved to Minato, Tokyo. Several subsidiaries moved their head offices to Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

SPARX Asset Management Korea Co., Ltd. moved its HQ to Seoul. In November, the Renewable Energy Brown Field Fund was established to invest in operational renewable energy facilities.

SPARX became a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. In December, SPARX established SPARX Investment Co., Ltd. to invest in AI and robotics technologies.

SPARX moved its listing to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In April, it partnered with Sigma-i Co., Ltd. to invest in quantum computing.

SPARX established SPARX Innovation for the Future Co., Ltd. to support space-related investments. In December, it established the Japan Monozukuri Mirai Fund to invest in domestic manufacturers.

Realized the construction of a new green energy ecosystem mainly based on renewable energy and expanded business.

Total renewable energy assets: 280.2 billion yen (total project cost)

Development and management projects: 38 (approximately 727 MW)

Of which, power sale started: 36 (approximately 671 MW)

Realized the construction of a new green energy ecosystem centered on renewable energy and expanded business. Renewable energy assets: 280.2 billion yen (total project cost), development and management projects: 38 (about 727 MW), of which 36 (about 671 MW) have started power sales.

SPARX partnered with Nomural Holdings, Inc. to establish Nomura SPARX Investment, Inc., a listed company investing in unlisted firms.

SPARX moved its listing from the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s First Section to the Prime Market.

A pilot project started in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, to create a supply chain for renewable hydrogen.

SPARX Group established the SPARX Green Battery Energy Storage System Fund. In April, management of the Space Frontiers Fund was started following organizational changes.

June 1, 2024

As of June 1, 2024, there are 36 projects (about 671 MW) that have started power sales.

Consolidated subsidiary SPARX AI & Technologies Investment Co., Ltd. changed its company name to SPARX Investment Co., Ltd.