DBJ Capital Co., Ltd.

Overview

DBJ Capital Co., Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Japan, investing in various industries to support business growth. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in sectors such as biotech, healthcare, industrial, and technology-related companies across Japan, Singapore, and the United States. DBJ Capital aims to contribute to the growth and development of firms requiring capital by leveraging its expertise in evaluating technology and business and its venture business investment experience. Established in 2010, DBJ Capital is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ), a government-owned financial institution. The firm operates with a long-term perspective, providing not only financial support but also leveraging DBJ's vast networks to offer comprehensive solutions tailored to the needs of investee companies. This approach includes arranging financing schemes and offering business support based on various networks. DBJ Capital's investment strategy involves identifying innovative technologies and business models, regardless of industry or scale, to support their global competitiveness. The firm has a history of successful investments in companies such as PRISM BioLab Inc. in bio-healthcare, Ginco Inc. in fintech, NearMe Inc. in mobility services, KAKEAI Inc. in IT services, and LexxPluss Inc. in robotics. By mobilizing the entire DBJ Group, DBJ Capital aims to arrange the best investment solutions, ranging from growth-spurring equity investment to financing schemes, to support the creation of new industries in Japan and contribute to the country's economic revival.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technologies
• Scalable business models
• Global competitiveness

Portfolio Companies