At a Glance
JAFCO Asia operates as the regional arm of Japan's premier venture capital organization, extending JAFCO's decades of investment expertise across the broader Asian market. The firm leverages its deep Japanese roots and extensive network to identify and support promising technology companies throughout their growth journey, from early-stage ventures to pre-IPO scaling businesses. With a particular emphasis on enterprise software, artificial intelligence, and financial technology, JAFCO Asia has positioned itself as a bridge between Japanese capital and the dynamic startup ecosystems across Southeast Asia, Greater China, and other key regional markets. The firm's investment approach combines traditional venture capital principles with a deep understanding of Asian business culture and market dynamics, enabling portfolio companies to scale both regionally and globally.
“Creating innovation and supporting entrepreneurs building technology companies that transform industries.”
JAFCO Asia primarily invests at the Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are scaling their go-to-market after proving product-market fit.
JAFCO Asia is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
JAFCO Asia focuses on investments in Enterprise, SaaS, AI, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
JAFCO Asia's typical investment check size ranges from $2M to $30M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
JAFCO Asia manages approximately $3B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
