Japan Investment Corporation

Sovereign Wealth Fund Tokyo, Japan ·Founded 2018

Overview

Established in September 2018 under the Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement Act, Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) is a sovereign wealth fund dedicated to strengthening Japan's industrial competitiveness and promoting open innovation. JIC provides risk capital to business areas of policy significance through investments in funds under its umbrella and private funds. Its investment focus areas include creating a virtuous cycle of domestic investment and innovation, fostering startups, leveraging untapped regional management resources, and promoting business restructuring in response to market changes. JIC operates through several subsidiaries: JIC Venture Growth Investments Co., Ltd., which focuses on promoting innovation to solve social and industrial issues; JIC Capital, Ltd., which supplies risk capital to create new industries and promote business consolidation; and INCJ, Ltd., which was merged into JIC in October 2025. These subsidiaries collectively contribute to JIC's mission of enhancing Japan's industrial competitiveness and expanding the investment ecosystem. In recent years, JIC has been involved in significant investment activities, including the acquisition of Shinko Electric Industries, a chip-packaging unit of Fujitsu, for $4.7 billion in December 2023, and the privatization of semiconductor company JSR Corporation in a $6 billion deal in April 2024. These investments reflect JIC's commitment to fostering innovation and strengthening key industries within Japan.

Investment Focus

  • Alignment with Japan's industrial competitiveness objectives
  • Focus on open innovation
  • Potential for significant economic impact
  • Contribution to strengthening the investment ecosystem

Portfolio Companies

Shinko Electric IndustriesJSR Corporation

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Frequently asked questions about Japan Investment Corporation

What sectors does Japan Investment Corporation invest in?

Japan Investment Corporation invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Tokyo, Japan. Japan Investment Corporation is listed as a sovereign wealth fund in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Japan Investment Corporation invest at?

Japan Investment Corporation backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 1M - 1B.

Which regions does Japan Investment Corporation invest in?

Japan Investment Corporation invests across Japan.

What companies has Japan Investment Corporation invested in?

Japan Investment Corporation's portfolio includes Shinko Electric Industries and JSR Corporation.

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