Japan Investment
Government fundTokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage
Also known as 株式会社産業革新投資機構
Investment thesis
JIC aims to strengthen Japan's industrial competitiveness and foster a virtuous cycle of risk money. It acts as a fund-of-funds LP, backing venture capital funds, Japan-focused buyout funds, and other funds seeking LP capital, while also supplying capital directly to startups and to corporate restructuring and growth investments. Its mandate is policy-driven, targeting sectors of strategic significance to Japan's future, and it emphasizes ecosystem building and the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, including advancing women's participation across Japan's fund industry.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDrug-discovery fund investing in Phase III candidates from Catalys existing portfolio to support late-stage development and commercialization; JIC committed USD 14m.
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Carve-out and roll-up strategy for mid-sized electronics, chemicals, healthcare, logistics, and consumer-goods firms; JIC committed JPY 10.0bn.
A Japanese government-affiliated fund that supplies risk capital to venture and growth-stage companies and collaborates with private-sector operators to strengthen Japan's industrial competitiveness.
Sector Agnostic
PE fund supplying large-scale, long-term risk capital toward Society 5.0 and industry reorganization; JIC committed JPY 200.0bn.
PE fund creating GX/DX-driven new businesses and strengthening domestic industry competitiveness; JIC committed JPY 600.0bn.
Co-investment fund for large-scale business reorganization alongside JIC; JIC committed JPY 900.0bn.
Co-investment fund partnering with PEF2 on large deals; JIC committed JPY 200.0bn.
Fund supporting regional medical institutions and healthcare providers to create Japan's first integrated healthcare provider; JIC committed JPY 24.0bn.
Growth-stage startup fund targeting climate, healthcare, and inclusive-society impact; JIC committed JPY 12.0bn.
Fund investing in carve-outs and long-term growth across manufacturing, healthcare, education, and hotel/real estate services; JIC committed JPY 14.0bn.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Japan Investment made?
- Japan Investment has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does Japan Investment invest at?
- Japan Investment invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Japan Investment focus on?
- Japan Investment focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Japan Investment located?
- Japan Investment is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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