Japan Investment Corporation
Overview
Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) is a Japanese sovereign wealth fund established in September 2018 under the Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement Act. Its mission is to generate a virtuous cycle of risk capital to support next-generation industries and enhance Japan's industrial competitiveness through open innovation. JIC supplies risk capital by investing in its subsidiary funds (such as JIC Capital and JIC Venture Growth Investments) and as a Limited Partner in other private funds. Its investment focus includes deep tech, life sciences, startups, and business consolidation. As of March 2024, it had total assets of ¥1.85 trillion.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
j-ic.co.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| LayerX | Jun 2023 | Series A Extension | - |
| Kyoto Fusioneering | May 2023 | Series C | Lead |
| DennoKotsu Inc. | Apr 2025 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Innophys Co., Ltd. | Aug 2015 | Series A | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Japan Investment Corporation based?
Japan Investment Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
When was Japan Investment Corporation founded?
Founding year information for Japan Investment Corporation is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Japan Investment Corporation have?
Japan Investment Corporation has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Japan Investment Corporation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include LayerX, Kyoto Fusioneering, DennoKotsu Inc., Innophys Co., Ltd..
What was Japan Investment Corporation's most recent investment shown here?
Japan Investment Corporation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in DennoKotsu Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Japan Investment Corporation focus on?
Japan Investment Corporation focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Japan Investment Corporation focus on?
Japan Investment Corporation typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Japan Investment Corporation's AUM?
Japan Investment Corporation's assets under management are estimated between $3.6B and $7.4B.