Japanese venture capital firm targets 'deep tech' unicorns

Jafco's largest-ever fund aims to foster domestic startups

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Capital demand among startups in Japan grew 35% in the 5 years through 2024.

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TOKYO -- Japanese venture capital company Jafco Group will establish its largest-ever fund of about 100 billion yen ($684 million) by early 2026, Nikkei has learned. The fund will invest in domestic startups tackling social issues and those related to "deep tech."

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