Japan VC association sets 30% diversity target for senior leadership

JVCA seeks to encourage investments that reflect wider range of viewpoints

Women made up around 10% of the Japan Venture Capital Association's board and committee members as of the end of 2023. (JVCA)

JYO CHOU and KENJIRO SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writers

January 6, 2024 19:38 JST

TOKYO -- The Japan Venture Capital Association aims for women, foreign nationals and other underrepresented demographics to make up 30% of its senior officials by the end of July in a bid to encourage greater diversity in the industry.

The industry group officially announced the new target Saturday. Women made up around 10% of both its 21 board members and 44 committee members as of the end of 2023.