Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ)
Government fundTokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
As Japan's national body for SME and regional economic policy, SMRJ supports small and medium enterprises, sole proprietors, and startups across the country. It focuses on backing growth-oriented SMEs and startups that drive regional development, while helping SMEs sustain operations, strengthen management capabilities, and adapt to changing business conditions amid challenges such as labor shortages, an aging population, rising costs, technological change, and business succession. It also assists SME support organizations so their reach extends to as many enterprises as possible, drawing on its network, experts, and established support measures.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) invest at?
- Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) focus on?
- Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) located?
- Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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