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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.

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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. 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

SoftwareInformation TechnologyHealthcareBiotechnology

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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