JIC Venture Growth Investments
Tokyo, Tokyoj-vgi.co.jp
Overview
JIC Venture Growth Investments (JIC VGI) is a venture capital arm of Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) that seeks to promote innovation and improve the international competitiveness of corporate Japan, while addressing the country's social and industrial issues . The firm manages venture investment vehicles focusing on middle to late-stage investments after series B financing round . It invests primarily in Japan, across a wide range of sectors and verticals including but not limited to SaaS, AI, FinTech, IoT, robotics, healthcare and materials .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitkey Inc. | Jul 2026 | VC Round | Lead |
| Smooth Inc. | Jun 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Prodrone Co., Ltd. | Jun 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Rege Nephro Co., Ltd. | Jun 2026 | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
| Beren Therapeutics | Jun 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
Key People
小沼真幸
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
