Norinchukin Capital Co., Ltd.

Overview

Norinchukin Capital Co., Ltd. is a private equity fund management company established by The Norinchukin Bank. The company invests in startups, growing, and mature companies, providing risk capital and management support to contribute to the sustainable development of businesses, society, and the economy in Japan. Their investment approach focuses on sectors such as fintech, agri-food tech, life tech, and climate tech, primarily targeting seed to early-stage investments. Norinchukin Capital is backed by the JA Group, an organization with a public mission, allowing them to invest across various company groups while respecting the identity of portfolio companies and supporting their growth. The company has made several investments, including in Josys INC., a provider of integrated management cloud software for IT devices and SaaS, and HOUSE BUILD Holdings Co., Ltd., a developer and seller of urban design houses. Norinchukin Capital's management philosophy emphasizes discovering the potential of companies and fully supporting them to realize it, while contributing to social and economic development. They are also committed to responsible investment, incorporating ESG considerations into their decision-making and monitoring processes, and are signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment.

Investment Focus

• Companies in Japan
• Startups and growth-stage companies
• Sectors: fintech, agri-food tech, life tech, climate tech
• Seed to early-stage investments

Portfolio Companies