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Japan Investment Corporation commits $24m Genesia Ventures fund

Japan Investment Corporation backs a private equity fund managed by Genesia Ventures.

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Japan Investment Corporation commits $50m to Atomico funds

Japanese corporation backs two private equity funds managed by Atomico.

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Japan Investment Corporation approves $130m in commitments

The Japan-based corporation has backed three private equity funds.

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Japan's $18bn government PE fund suspends operations

Japan Investment Corporation, which was set to make tech investments in Japan and the US, has ceased operations indefinitely following public outcry over senior executive pay.

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Japan to invest $18bn in PE and VC via revamped firm

Japan Investment Corporation, a state-backed entity, is planning to launch private equity and venture capital funds next year.

Japan Investment Corporation contact information

Offices

marker icon1-4-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, , Japan
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Contacts

NameJob titleLocationEmail
Key Contact
user imageMr. Toshiyuki Kumura
Job titleChief Investment Officer
LocationTokyo, Japan
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user imageMs. Yoshie Suzuki
Job titleManaging Director, Head of Fund Management
LocationTokyo, Japan
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user imageMs. Yuka Hata
Job titleSenior MD & Head of Fund Investments
LocationTokyo, Japan
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user imageMr. Masafumi Kawai
Job titlePartner, Sustainability Officer
LocationTokyo, Japan
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Japan Investment Corporation fund commitments

Known fund commitments: 64

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Commitment dateMar 2026
Commitment size$9.526m
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Commitment dateApr 2026
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Commitment dateMay 2026
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