Government of Japan
Overview
The Government of Japan is a sovereign government that directs national policy and engages in a wide range of investment, lending, and grant-making activities through various specialized state-owned and public-private entities. Its investment arms include the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world's largest pension fund; the Japan Investment Corporation (JIC), a sovereign wealth fund focused on strategic growth investments; and the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), which provides financing for industrial and infrastructure projects.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Metro | Apr 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Telkom Kenya | Mar 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Agrabah | Oct 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| GreenChar Climate Solutions | Oct 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Midwest Composites | Oct 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Government of Japan based?
Government of Japan is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
When was Government of Japan founded?
Government of Japan was founded in 1947.
How many portfolio companies does Government of Japan have?
Government of Japan has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Government of Japan's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Osaka Metro, Telkom Kenya, Agrabah, GreenChar Climate Solutions, Midwest Composites.
What was Government of Japan's most recent investment?
Government of Japan's most recent investment on Caplight was in Osaka Metro in 2026.
What sectors does Government of Japan focus on?
Government of Japan focuses on Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech.
What company stages does Government of Japan focus on?
Government of Japan typically invests at the MultiStage stage.