JIC is a public investment institution that helps create a virtuous cycle of risk capital to strengthen Japan's industrial competitiveness. In addition to supporting next-generation industries and technological innovation, we contribute to the sustainable growth of the Japanese economy as a driving force for expanding the investment ecosystem. Aspiring to build a more prosperous society and offer people a brighter future, we are committed to opening up Japan.
Investing in the Future, opening up Japan
Investing in the future, opening up Japan
Investing in the future, opening up Japan
Investing in the future, opening up Japan
JIC MISSION/VISION/ VALUES
MISSION
What do we want to contribute to society?
Investing in the future, opening up Japan
Our investments strengthen Japan’s industrial competitiveness and open the way to the future.
VISION
What kind of organization should we be to achieve our mission?
Driving a virtuous cycle of risk capital in Japan
We support the enhancement of corporate value though investments that strengthen industrial competitiveness. Through our investments, and by nurturing skills and knowledge, we contribute to the expansion of Japan’s innovation ecosystem.
VALUES
How will we act to achieve our Mission and Vision?
Integrity & Discipline
We are aware of our public mission as an investment institution that contributes to solving policy and social issues, and we will approach all corporate activities with a high level of self-discipline and a fair and sincere attitude.
Excellence & Professionalism
We take pride in our professionalism and strive to achieve our mission by leveraging our high level of expertise and experience.
Accountability & Responsibility
Each individual understands their role, and that of the organization, and takes responsibility for their actions and outcomes.
Respect & Teamwork
We will achieve our mission by respecting each other, pooling our knowledge and ideas, and working together as a team.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We recognize each other's differences and provide fair opportunities and environments where everyone can thrive, leveraging diverse values and talents to create new value.
Establishment background of JIC
Around the world, digital transformation is changing the structure of industry and open innovation is expanding and deepening, while Japan needs to address domestic/global social issues and build robust economies.
Amid these global changes, JIC was established for stimulating investment in companies to challenge and grow, which realize sustainable economies and societies. To achieve these objectives, JIC is expected to fulfil urgent needs to secure risk capital as well as investment professionals.
Global DX trends
Resolution of domestic and global social issues
Enhance Japan's industrial competitiveness to ensure the sustainable development of its economy
Industrial and economic revitalization is needed Creation of new growth companies and bold business consolidation
Domestic challenges
The supply of risk capital in Japan is severely short compared to other countries
JIC's role
Secure the funds and investment talent and to generate a virtuous cycle of risk capital
Domestic issues and the role of JIC
Compared to other countries, the supply of risk capital in Japan is severely insufficient. JIC aims to enhance both the quality and quantity of risk capital in Japan and to create a virtuous cycle of risk capital that supports next‑generation industries. To achieve this, JIC seeks to fulfill the following roles.
Stimulate private sector investment
Promote private sector investment in areas short of risk capital, and contribute to enhancing Japan's asset class
Establish funds in collaboration with private sector players, and raise the total amount, diversity, and liquidity of risk capital.
Provide complementary support both in terms of funding and talent through joint investment with private sector partners, in cases where the investment is consistent with JIC's mission and investment policy.
Serve as an ivestment-knowledge plarform
Create diverse funds with different investment targets and strategies, and build a deep and broad platform for investments.
Promote the circulation of talent and information across organizations through the accumulation of experience and knowledge of investment areas and approaches, and by building networks with investors, corporate groups, academic institutions, and other stakeholders.
Engage with ministry and government agencies to set policy goals and evaluate investment performance.
Create a positive virtuous of policymaking and investment by strengthening research and analysis functions, and by sharing knowledge and policy needs gained through investment activities.
Foster the development of investment professionals
Support fund management to expand their mandates from investors and foster the development of professionals leading investment ecosystems.
Develop fund management which can both pursue returns and contribute to enhancing industrial competitiveness by supplying capital and providing feedback as an investor.
Foster the development of professionals with expertise not only in investment execution, but also in fund strategy development, administration, and evaluation.
