An investor who criticized the management of Square Enix has increased their stake in the company
Dissatisfaction with Square Enix's work does not prevent the 3D Investment Partners fund from continuing to purchase shares of the Japanese company. Recently, they increased their stake from 14.36% to 16.48%.
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This development caught the attention of Kantan Games analyst Serkan Toto. He noted that in December alone, the fund purchased Square Enix shares twice. At this pace, 3D Investment Partners might soon become the largest shareholder of the publisher — currently, they are only surpassed by Square Enix founder Yasuhiro Fukushima, who owns 19.28% of the company.
It appears that 3D Investment Partners is doing all this to more effectively push its management proposals for Square Enix.
Recall that 3D Investment Partners first invested in Square Enix in April 2025, acquiring 5.47% of its shares. Even then, they stated that they did not just plan to invest but also to advise the company's management. Ultimately, at the beginning of December, the activist investor published a comprehensive 112-page presentation outlining Square Enix's problems, calling on top managers to change the business strategy. Square Enix representatives have not yet responded to his comments.