# Samurai: Stephen Schwarzman (15)

> Stephen Schwarzman recalls Japanese capital's impact on Blackstone in 1987.
- Title: Samurai: Stephen Schwarzman (15) · Nikkei Asia | Shortify
- Summary: Stephen Schwarzman recalls Japanese capital's impact on Blackstone in 1987. Stephen Schwarzman explains how Japanese capital led Blackstone's buyout fund in…
- Keywords: stephen schwarzman, blackstone, nikko securities, japanese capital, buyout fund, 1987, news, business, world, Samurai, Stephen, Schwarzman
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/my-personal-history/samurai-stephen-schwarzman-15
- Published: 2026-10-15T22:00:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stephen schwarzman, blackstone, nikko securities, japanese capital, buyout fund, 1987, news, business, world
## Japanese capital wave
In 1987, Japanese capital led by Nikko Securities entrusted vast sums to Blackstone's buyout fund.
## Blackstone's role
Blackstone ran the buyout fund that received Japanese capital's investments in 1987.
## Historical context
This event marked the peak of Japanese capital's influence on US financial markets.
## Key takeaway

Stephen Schwarzman explains how Japanese capital led Blackstone's buyout fund in 1987.