Promoting DE&I｜Japan Investment Corporation (JIC)

JIC Group DE&I Promotion Policy

The JIC Group formulated a DE&I promotion policy in December 2024.

JIC Group DE&I Promotion Policy
～Taking on the challenge of structural innovation in society and industry～

DE&I is a way of thinking that emphasizes the need to incorporate diverse perspectives, induce innovation, and improve competitiveness in various fields.

To achieve a virtuous cycle of risk capital, the JIC Group will continue to promote DE&I initiatives with strong determination and without hesitation, based on our management philosophy and this policy.

Diversity

(Diversity)

We aim to be an organization that makes the most of the diverse personalities of each individual and is not afraid to embrace new ideas.

Equity

(fairness)

We will eliminate unfair treatment based on gender, race, age, disability, etc., and provide everyone the opportunity to make the most of their abilities in the workplace.

Inclusion

(including sex)

Through recognition of each other's differences and active participation, we can bring out the best in each other to create even greater value.

JIC Group's immediate overall goals for promoting DE&I (Formulated in December, 2024)

Promoting the active participation of women in the Japanese fund industry

Goal 01

Domestic funds*1 where the JIC Group invests*2

In 10 years, 40% of investment professionals across all investee funds will be women

In 10 years, 20% of all investee funds will include women among their decision‑makers.

*1：

A domestic fund indicates a fund that has an investment base in Japan.

*2：

It is a goal to be pursued across all investee funds, and it is not an investment requirement to achieve a specific ratio of women or to appoint women to executive positions.

Goal 02

Composition of the entire group

By 2030, the group-wide ratio of women will be 40% or more

By 2030, the group-wide ratio of women in the front office will be 30% or more

By 2030, the group-wide ratio of women involved in management and investment decision-making will be 30% or more

Initiatives to promote DE&I

Initiatives through investment activities

Review of investment requirements

Since December 2024, with the aim of strengthening governance and promoting DE&I in the startup and investment industry, we have required our investee funds to establish a Code of Conduct / Code of Ethics (8 items) and Anti-Harassment Policy (10 items).
“New investment requirements for establishing a code of conduct and ethics (8 items) and Anti-Harassment Policy (10 items)

Promoting DE&I through dialogue with investee funds

Since fiscal 2023, monitoring and hearings (status of ESG and DE&I initiatives) have been conducted every year to raise awareness among investee VCs, etc.

Hearing at the time of investment consideration

When investing in domestic VCs, we conduct hearings on the following points to share the understanding that “diversity leads to returns,” and to encourage the development of female investment professionals and the active participation of diverse talent.
・Policies for hiring capitalists
・Investment stance towards female-led startups and female entrepreneurs

Implementation of DE&I by Investee VCs

ANRI: Continues to organize investment programs, events, and workshops for female entrepreneurs, led by its female investment professionals.
Genesia Ventures: Proactively engages in information sharing to advance women’s participation in the startup and VC sectors.

Public awareness activities and communication efforts

Employee Roundtable Discussions within the JIC Group

We hold roundtable discussions among JIC employees to exchange views on work styles, career, and creating a workplace that respects diversity. The discussions are published on our website and other platforms.

Roundtable discussions and interviews with investee funds

Through roundtable discussions and interviews with our investee VCs, we share concrete initiatives and success stories related to DE&I, which are published on our website and other platforms.

Internal Initiatives

Company‑wide Promotion Framework

Within the JIC Group, DE&I is promoted across the entire organization through close collaboration among three bodies: the DE&I Promotion Committee, which deliberates on policies and makes decisions on initiatives; Team DE&I+, which is responsible for implementing these initiatives; and the DE&I Promotion Team, composed of volunteer employees from each group company.

Revision of the Code of Conduct and explicit incorporation of DE&I

We have explicitly incorporated DE&I promotion into our Code of Conduct and related guidelines, and we reflect these principles in the performance and personnel goal‑setting of all executives and employees.

Implementation of internal training

We continuously conduct DE&I training—covering areas such as LGBTQ+—for all executives and employees.

Development of internal systems

We continuously facilitate discussions among executives and employees on DE&I and provide feedback, while implementing the following initiatives:

Organizing DE&I roundtable discussions among executives and employees to promote the active participation of women
Providing support programs for employees returning from maternity, childcare, or related leave
Enhancing internal systems to promote women’s career development, including wellness leave
Preparing booklets and related materials that compile internal policies concerning life events

Other items

Recognition in the global fund industry

In September 2024, we received “International Limited Partner of the Year” at the 2024 Annual LP/GP Awards hosted by Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN), a global organization that promotes the active participation of women in the investment industry.

Promoting DE&I

JIC Group DE&I Promotion Policy

JIC Group DE&I Promotion Policy
～Taking on the challenge of structural innovation in society and industry～

JIC Group's immediate overall goals for promoting DE&I (Formulated in December, 2024)

Progress toward goals