Kanata joined UntroD Capital Japan as a Fund Manager in 2026.

After graduating from university, he began his career at Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management. As a fund manager specializing in Japanese equities, he was responsible for both fundamental research and portfolio management, with a particular focus on IPOs and small- and mid-cap companies. His investment approach emphasized identifying companies with sustainable long-term growth potential.

Drawing on his experience in public equity investing and his expertise in fundamental research and investment decision-making, Kanata focuses on investments from a capital markets perspective and supports portfolio companies in enhancing their long-term corporate value.