Shizuoka Bank

Overview

Shizuoka Bank, headquartered in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, is a prominent regional bank with a strong presence in the Tokai region and international offices in cities such as New York, Brussels, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore. The bank offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including venture capital investments through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shizuoka Capital Co., Ltd. This subsidiary focuses on fostering innovation and supporting the growth of promising startups, primarily within Japan. Shizuoka Capital manages several venture funds, notably the Shizuoka Growth Fund No. 2 and No. 3, each targeting approximately $65 million. These funds concentrate on sectors such as IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, green transformation, and regional revitalization. The investment strategy emphasizes early to growth-stage companies, providing capital to help them scale operations and achieve market penetration. The bank's engagement in venture capital underscores its forward-looking strategy to diversify financial services and contribute to the innovation landscape. By investing in disruptive technologies and business models, Shizuoka Bank, through Shizuoka Capital, aims to generate financial returns while simultaneously driving economic growth and creating new opportunities within its operational regions and beyond.

Investment Focus

• Focus on early to growth-stage companies
• Alignment with sectors such as IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, green transformation, and regional revitalization
• Primarily located in Japan

Portfolio Companies