Development Bank of Japan overview
Development Bank of Japan related stories
Investor Intentions: DBJ’s private equity plans in 2025
The firm plans to be more selective in its 2025 PE fund commitments within Southeast Asia regions following an active 2024.
Japan’s $81bn endowment faces hiring 'challenge' as it targets debut fund commitments
The Japan Science and Technology Agency's university endowment will initially rely on gatekeepers until it has enough internal resources to invest directly, PE head Yasuyuki Tomita tells PEI.
Tokenisation: A ‘new frontier’ in the democratisation of PE
Early mover ADDX is providing accredited investors with access to blue chip private equity funds, including Partners Group’s €5.5bn Global Value SICAV.
Development Bank of Japan to embrace impact, emerging managers
Yasuyuki Tomita, who was promoted from DBJ Asset Management last year, will oversee the development of a growth equity platform targeting domestic SMEs.
DBJ commits to two Asia-focused funds
The Japanese bank explores healthcare and technology opportunities through two Asia-focused funds.
Marubeni agrees $50m commitment
The Japanese corporation has invested in a fund of funds to explore global venture opportunities.
SMBC approves $20m commitment
The Japanese bank seeks global venture opportunities through a Singapore-based fund of funds.
DBJ backs a UK impact fund
The Japanese bank provides financial support for projects to address social issues in the UK.
Development Bank of Japan contact information
Offices
Otemachi Financial City South Tower, 9-6 Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100 8178, JapanContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mr. Akira Takahashi | Job titleGeneral Manager | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email  ------ |
| Ms. Haruki Mizuno | Job titleVice President | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email -------- |
| Mr. Jonathan Quek | Job titleVice President | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email -------- |
| Mr. Kazuki Shigeoka | Job titleVice President | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email -------- |
Development Bank of Japan fund commitments
Known fund commitments : 109
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager --------- | Commitment dateMay 2022 | Commitment size$6.4m | |
| ------- | Manager ----------- | Commitment dateJan 2024 | Commitment size -------- |
| ------- | Manager ---------- | Commitment dateJan 2024 | Commitment size ----- |
Development Bank of Japan funds managed
Closed funds: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size --------- | Close dateApr 2013 | Strategy -------- | |