JAFCO Group
Venture capitalTokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage
Also known as ジャフコ グループ株式会社
What they invest in
from 7 of 14 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×3Media & Entertainment ×2SaaS ×2AdTech ×1Biotech ×1Creator Economy ×1Cybersecurity ×1
HQs:Japan×5
Investments · 14 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12023 · 13 dated
ROUTE06 builds AI-driven development platforms (Acsim, Giselle, Liam) and provides consulting, enterprise system development, and DX support services for large companies.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP
遠藤 崇史(代表取締役 (CEO/Founder))松本 均(取締役 (Co-founder))重岡 正(取締役CTO (Co-founder))Tadashi Shigeoka(Founder)in見浪 康平(執行役員CFO)Takafumi Endoin
Co-investorsDelight VenturesALL STAR SAAS FUNDGenesia VenturesMitsubishi UFJ CapitalMizuho CapitalSMBC Venture Capital
LayerX offers an Interaction Security Platform that gives security teams visibility and control over how users and on-device AI agents interact with AI tools, SaaS applications, identities, and data at the last mile.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
David Vaisbrud(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlilot Capital PartnersCoreline VenturesDell Technologies CapitalJump CapitalTCV
note is a media platform that lets creators publish and monetize text, images, audio, and other content, supporting a range of creative activities.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsFemto PartnersNippon Venture CapitalSMBC Venture CapitalTBS Innovation Partners
PRD Therapeutics is a drug-discovery startup developing first-in-class oral SOAT2-selective inhibitors (PRD compounds derived from pyripyropene A) to regulate lipid metabolism.
BiotechLongevityTokyo, JP
細田 莞爾(代表取締役社長 / President & Co-Founder)供田 洋(社外取締役 / Co-Founder)
Co-investorsJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsMizuho CapitalSMBC Venture Capital
Star Signal Solutions provides space traffic management and collision avoidance monitoring for commercial satellites and orbital activities.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSpace TechTokyo, JP
岩城陽大(代表取締役 (CEO))
Board柳沢俊史(取締役 (Director))秋山祐貴(取締役 (Director))
Chatwork is a business messaging and communication application offering team chat and login via Apple and Google accounts.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Toshi Yamamoto(Founder)in
Co-investorsGMO VenturePartnersSMBC Venture Capital
Gunosy operates news and information media apps that use data to deliver personalized content to users, and runs an advertising delivery platform (Gunosy Ads) for media partners.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMedia & Entertainment
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesStar Signal Solutions · japanstartupobserver.substack.com · Jul 23, 2026
LayerX · calcalistech.com · May 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has JAFCO Group made?
- JAFCO Group has 11 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does JAFCO Group invest at?
- JAFCO Group invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is JAFCO Group's typical check size?
- JAFCO Group typically writes checks of $1.9M – $198M.
- What sectors does JAFCO Group focus on?
- JAFCO Group focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors.
- Where is JAFCO Group located?
- JAFCO Group is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does JAFCO Group co-invest with?
- JAFCO Group most often shares deals with SMBC Venture Capital, GMO VenturePartners, Nippon Venture Capital, among 6 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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【Antway 前島社長】チームワークの壁を乗り越える鍵は「組織的な成功体験」/チームワーキングを良くする３つのアクション/組織の課題は「関係性至上主義」で解決【スタートアップの壁】
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【年商100億円は通過点】PMFを突破する「点・線・束」の法則/上手くいく戦略を描くための４つの考え方/戦略の7割は〇〇で決まる/食のユニクロを目指すAntway前島社長が語る【スタートアップの壁】
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【3年で社員数が5倍！チーム拡大の壁】個の強い集団を「勝つチーム」に進化させる方法 /"いい人としか働かない"を貫く組織論/メタジェンセラピューティクス中原社長の権限移譲の流儀 【スタートアップの壁】
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【残金300万円から資金調達66億円】 いかに資金調達し、事業で勝ち抜くのか？ / 「一人駆け抜ければ時代は進む」前例なき市場を切り拓く力 / 挫折とエゴを乗り越えた起業家が語る【スタートアップの壁】
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【資金調達】スマート修繕 豊田社長の志と目指す世界観／修繕業界の「情報の非対称性」を透明化する／お客様に向かって価値あるものを届けられる清々しい働き方【Inside the Vision】
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