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Japan Investment Corporation commits $24m Genesia Ventures fund
Japan Investment Corporation backs a private equity fund managed by Genesia Ventures.

Japan Investment Corporation commits $50m to Atomico funds
Japanese corporation backs two private equity funds managed by Atomico.
Japan Investment Corporation approves $130m in commitments
The Japan-based corporation has backed three private equity funds.

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.

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.
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Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleManaging Director, Head of Fund Management | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email |
Job titleSenior MD & Head of Fund Investments | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email | |
Job titlePartner, Sustainability Officer | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email | |
Japan Investment Corporation fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 64
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager | Commitment dateMar 2026 | Commitment size$9.526m | |
Manager | Commitment dateApr 2026 | Commitment size | |
Manager | Commitment dateMay 2026 | Commitment size | |
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