JERA Co., Inc.
Overview
Established in 2015, JERA Co., Inc. is a 50-50 joint venture between Tokyo Electric Power Company and Chubu Electric Power Company, making it Japan's largest power generation company. The company produces approximately 30% of all electricity in Japan and has a global reach, managing the entire energy supply chain from fuel procurement to power generation. JERA is committed to achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050 and supports an energy transition in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. JERA's investment strategy focuses on infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and venture capital, targeting growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed opportunities. The company has a diverse geographical focus, including Japan, the United States, Mexico, Taiwan, South Korea, China, India, Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, New Zealand, and other countries. JERA's investments span various industries, including energy, power generation, renewable energy, natural gas, LNG, ammonia, offshore wind, smart city initiatives, digital power plants, digital technologies, cloud computing, AI, coal, freight, and geotechnical engineering. JERA has a strong track record in securing long-term LNG supplies and developing low-carbon energy projects. In June 2025, the company finalized 20-year agreements to procure up to 5.5 million tonnes per year of LNG from the United States, enhancing Japan's energy security and reaffirming the U.S.'s role as a global LNG leader. Additionally, JERA has engaged in joint development agreements for low-carbon ammonia production projects in the United States, aiming to commence production in 2028. These initiatives demonstrate JERA's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and its proactive approach to addressing global energy challenges.
Investment Focus
- Sustainable energy projects
- Long-term partnerships
- Technological innovation
- Geographical diversification
- Financial stability
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does JERA Co., Inc. invest in?
JERA Co., Inc. invests in Energy, Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Natural Gas, AI and Offshore Wind, and is based in Tokyo, Japan. JERA Co., Inc. is listed as a institutional investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does JERA Co., Inc. invest at?
JERA Co., Inc. backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 500M - 1B.
Which regions does JERA Co., Inc. invest in?
JERA Co., Inc. invests across United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Singapore and China.
What companies has JERA Co., Inc. invested in?
JERA Co., Inc.'s portfolio includes ExxonMobil, Freeport LNG, Cameron LNG, Venture Global CP2, Saibu Gas, Torrent Power, Newlab New Orleans and SMBC Group.
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