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Government fundTokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage
Also known as 株式会社産業革新投資機構
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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 pathA 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 AgnosticTokyo, JP
鑓水 英樹(代表取締役社長CEO)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Catalys Pacific Phase III Select Fund, LPESGIAパートナーズ 1号投資事業有限責任組合JIC PEファンド1号投資事業有限責任組合JIC PEファンド2号投資事業有限責任組合JIC PE共同投資ファンド1号投資事業有限責任組合JIC PE共同投資ファンド2号投資事業有限責任組合Jics Ultra Awesome Site.WebflowUCヘルスケア・プロバイダー共同投資事業有限責任組合ポラリス第六号投資事業有限責任組合日本産業推進機構4号投資事業有限責任組合
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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