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JAFCO Group
JAFCO Group was established in 1973. It functions as a dedicated venture investor rather than a family office or multi-strategy asset manager.
JAFCO Group
JAFCO Group was established in 1973. It functions as a dedicated venture investor rather than a family office or multi-strategy asset manager. The firm deploys capital into seed through expansion rounds. Confirmed strategies include venture general, early-stage seed, and growth equity. Geographic reach centers on Japan, the United States, and other Asian markets. Asset classes span software, information technology, healthcare, and biotechnology. No recent operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. Team size and additional office locations remain undisclosed. The structure relies on wholly owned subsidiaries for cross-border execution rather than a single integrated vehicle or external fund commitments.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1973
AUM
2.96B (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Toranomon Hills Mori Tower 24F 1-23-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at JAFCO Group?
No named investment committee members or managing partners are disclosed in public records.
Does JAFCO Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes direct investments through its subsidiaries Icon Ventures and JAFCO Asia.
What investment stages does JAFCO Group typically target?
Strategies listed include early-stage seed, start-up, expansion, and late-stage rounds.
Which sectors does JAFCO Group focus on?
Primary sectors include software, information technology, healthcare, and biotechnology.
Where does JAFCO Group maintain investment activity?
Activity centers on Japan, the United States via Icon Ventures, and additional Asian markets via JAFCO Asia.
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