VC Investment Status

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In startup fundraising, independent VCs are especially focused on providing capital during the seed stage.

According to data from STARTUPDB, the number of startup fundraisings from VCs has decreased due to recent changes in interest rates and market conditions. However, independent VCs are still making investments at a high rate in the seed stage.

【For those interested in CVC fundraising, we have published a list of 270 CVCs】

This time, we are providing a list of 58 VCs and information about their investment areas and track records. If you are considering fundraising from VCs, please refer to this list. You can also download the VC list from below, so feel free to use it.

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VC List

• JAFCO Group Inc.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: JAFCO Group Inc. makes venture investments in high-growth seed and early-stage companies, continuously investing large amounts of several hundred million yen depending on the company's growth stage and situation. Additionally, based on the DNA of venture capital, it also makes buyout investments in a wide range of projects.
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• Japan Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: Japan Venture Capital Co., Ltd. focuses on sectors such as IT, medical bio, and environmental energy, investing in a wide range of industries. Their investment approach emphasizes collaboration with startups and close ties with academia for entrepreneur education and commercialization support.
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• SBI Investment Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: SBI Investment focuses on AI and blockchain fields, investing in a number of promising domestic and international ventures.
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• East Ventures Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: East Ventures has a unique approach to evaluating potential startups for investment. Previously, they used "3P" (People, Product, Potential Market), but now evaluate investments based on "2P" (People, Potential Market). In growth-stage investments, they focus on traction. This philosophy allows East Ventures to be a fast decision-maker in investments, completing deals within 24-48 hours.
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• Global Brain Corp.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: Global Brain supports startups in a wide range of fields, from IT to DeepTech, the latest technologies, and business models that solve social problems. Their investment areas include AI, climate technologies, healthcare, enterprise, and commerce.
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• Nissay Capital Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: Nissay Capital focuses on a wide range of fields, including deep tech, and supports long-term growth. They particularly emphasize investments in companies that contribute to achieving a sustainable society.
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• Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: Mizuho Capital operates funds focused on fields such as life sciences and makes investments that match the growth stage of the company. They are particularly interested in areas such as drug discovery, bio, nucleic acid/gene therapy, regenerative medicine, and medical devices.
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• Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: Mitsubishi UFJ Capital targets venture companies with high growth potential and provides support for their growth.
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• SMBC Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: SMBC Venture Capital makes long-term investments, providing seamless support tailored to the growth stage of the company.
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• Mitsui Sumitomo Kaijo Capital Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: Mitsui Sumitomo Kaijo Capital invests in promising startups and investment funds both domestically and internationally, focusing on companies that have potential for future stock market listings.
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• DBJ Capital Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: DBJ Capital makes long-term investments across all growth stages and actively participates in additional investments at the mid/late stages, while focusing on new investments at the seed/early stages. They leverage the deep knowledge and industry network of the DBJ Group to accelerate the business growth of startups.
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• FFG Venture Business Partners Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: FFG Venture Business Partners supports local investment activities through promoting regional expansion in Kyushu, fostering university-originated ventures, and co-creating businesses with FFG.
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• JIC Venture Growth Investments Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: JIC Venture Growth Investments aims to promote innovation by supporting the growth of startups that solve industrial and social problems. They are focused on building a startup ecosystem in growing sectors and contributing to strengthening industrial competitiveness.
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• Shinsei Corporate Investment Co., Ltd.
  Investment Philosophy & Features: Shinsei Corporate Investment makes venture and buyout investments, conducting disciplined due diligence and making quick, rational investment decisions. They are also active in minority investments in pre-IPO rounds and forming funds with external partners.
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