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JAFCO Group

Initial investment is described as several hundred million yen to more than ¥1B; no exact minimum is published. · pre-seed, seed, series-a, series-b, growth, buyout · Japan

Japan venture and buyout platform founded in 1973, with a ¥97.8B SV7 series, ¥65B venture vehicle, primarily seed/early initial investments, an 86.1% disclosed lead rate and more than 1,000 cumulative IPOs.

Tier 2 · ranked #136japan

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Key facts

Fund size¥65B V7 venture fund within ¥97.8B SV7 series (2022)
Stagepre-seed, seed, series-a, series-b, growth, buyout
Typical first checkInitial investment is described as several hundred million yen to more than ¥1B; no exact minimum is published.
Sectorsenterprise, consumer, deep-tech, healthcare
GeographyJapan
Statusunknown

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Background

JAFCO publishes a particularly useful operating record: current vehicle construction, early-stage orientation, initial-check description, lead/follow-on behavior and outcome scale. This supports strong ranking evidence without inventing a precise check floor from the phrase 'several hundred million yen.'

How the application really works

No dedicated founder application route was confirmed. Approach the relevant current investment partner with a Japan-focused seed/early case.

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Track record

No applicant denominator is published; the firm reports 60 SV7 venture companies as of March 2025.

Investment thesis

Lead early, engage deeply in management and continue financing Japanese startups capable of category leadership.

How to reach them

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does the firm invest at?
Primarily pre-founding, seed and early stage, with repeated investments through growth; a separate buyout vehicle exists.
What is the latest disclosed fund or capital base?
¥97.8B SV7 series established in 2022: ¥65B venture plus ¥32.8B buyout.
What check size does it write?
Initial investment is described as several hundred million yen to more than ¥1B; no exact minimum is published.
Where does it invest?
Japan
How can a founder approach the firm?
No dedicated founder application route was confirmed. Approach the relevant current investment partner with a Japan-focused seed/early case.
What remains undisclosed?
Exact check floor, ownership target, decision timing and founder intake remain undisclosed.

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