JAFCO Group Co., Ltd.

JAFCO was established in 1973, during a time when investments in unlisted companies were still in their infancy in Japan.

Established Japan Joint Finance Co., Ltd. as a joint venture of three companies* to start venture investments.

After establishing Japan's first investment business fund, steadily expanded fundraising.

Established successive large funds, expanded domestic investments, and launched overseas investments.

Established Japan's first venture fund, "JAFCO No.1 Investment Business Partnership."

Established JAFCO America Ventures Inc., a US-based subsidiary.

Established JAFCO Investment Inc., Asia's first base.

Established Japan's first university-industry collaboration fund.

Faced operating deficits since the IT bubble burst.

JAFCO was established during a time when investments in unlisted companies were still in their infancy in Japan. Japan Joint Finance Co., Ltd. was established as a joint venture of three companies, and venture investments began.

Started recruiting new graduates.

Established Japan's first venture fund, "JAFCO No.1 Investment Business Partnership."

Established JAFCO America Ventures Inc., a US-based subsidiary.

Established Japan's first Asian base, JAFCO Investment Inc.

Registered as a over-the-counter trading stock with the Japan Securities Dealers Association, Japan's first industry-academia collaboration fund established.

Changed trade name from Japan Joint Finance Co., Ltd. to JAFCO Co., Ltd.

Established a dedicated department for domestic investment value-up.

Registered as a financial instruments business operator.

Enforcement of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

Lehman Shock.

Started focused investment. The total number of listed companies invested in exceeds 1,000. The total fund management amount exceeds 1 trillion yen.

Established in March 2013.

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Established in August 2016.

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Established in June 2019.

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Established in June 2022.

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