JICVGI Opportunity Fund No.1 Investment Fund Limited Partnership
Date announced
July 31, 2023
Amount investedAmount of commitment
JPY40 billion
Fund summary
Through direct secondary investments and the provision of growth capital to listed startups, aims to be a source of support for the creation of unicorns and the sustainable and rapid growth of listed startups.
JIC Venture Growth Fund No.2 Investment Limited Partnership
Date announced
December 16, 2022
Amount investedAmount of commitment
JPY200 billion
Fund summary
Following the investment strategy of the first fund, which focuses on supporting growth-stage startups, this fund strengthens support for early-stage and later startups in the deep tech and life science areas. Plans to create unicorns and realize Society 5.0.
Vertex Group, which manages funds in 14 locations around the world, targets investment in Southeast Asia and India, and provides hands-on support, including collaboration with operating companies, to early-stage startups that are looking to expand overseas in the future.
Archetype Ventures III Investment Limited Partnership
Date announced
February 24, 2023
Amount investedAmount of commitment
JPY3 billion
Fund summary
Supports seed stage startups, mainly in the B2B area, that have products but have not yet reached the monetization stage. Contributes to the expansion of future unicorn candidates through thorough hands-on support. Also promotes investment in deep-tech.
Invests mainly in seed and early-stage startups in the life science field with a focus on cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine. Aims to leverage the U.S. ecosystem to commercialize technologies and research results owned by domestic companies and academia.
Founded in the U.S. in 1977, has a track record of creating nearly 100 unicorns and is one of the largest global management firms. Provides consistent support from early stage to growth stage in the technology and healthcare areas.
Founded in the U.S. in 1977, has a track record of creating nearly 100 unicorns and is one of the largest global management firms. Provides consistent support from early stage to growth stage in the technology and healthcare areas.
Purpose is to create 1 trillion yen companies, including unicorns, through vertically integrated support from the pre-seed/seed stage, including sourcing through a unique acceleration program.
Seeking to create unicorns, positions fintech, healthcare, and smart infrastructure as priority investment areas while also investing in deep tech. Promotes open innovation between investee startups and domestic companies.
Makes follow-on investments in promising startups within its portfolio to encourage further growth prior to initial listing. Aims to create unicorns, mainly in the SaaS domain, while providing support for overseas expansion.
Society
Unicorn
Regional technologies
Business consolidation