
JAFCO Asia
Description
JAFCO Asia, established in 1990, stands as a prominent venture capital firm with a significant and enduring presence across the Asia Pacific region. As a key subsidiary of JAFCO Co., Ltd. (Japan), it has cultivated a strong reputation for identifying and nurturing high-growth potential companies. Based in Singapore, the firm leverages its strategic location to access promising markets in Southeast Asia, Greater China, and India, making it a pivotal player in the region's innovation ecosystem and a bridge for Japanese investment into these dynamic economies.
JAFCO Asia primarily targets early to growth-stage companies, typically participating in Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds. Their investment mandate spans a diverse range of sectors, with a particular emphasis on technology, healthcare, and consumer-related businesses. The firm actively seeks out disruptive innovations and scalable business models that can achieve significant market penetration and sustainable growth. With a history of over 200 investments across various industries, JAFCO Asia demonstrates a broad and active portfolio strategy, reflecting its deep experience in the Asian venture landscape.
JAFCO Asia is known for its flexible yet substantial investment approach, providing crucial capital to promising startups. Their initial investment size typically ranges from US$1 million to US$10 million, allowing them to support companies from their nascent stages through significant growth phases. Beyond capital, JAFCO Asia provides strategic guidance, operational support, and access to its extensive network, helping portfolio companies navigate market challenges and accelerate their expansion. The firm recently closed its JAFCO Asia Technology Fund VI at US$200 million, underscoring its continued commitment and robust capacity to invest in the region's most promising ventures.
Investor Profile
JAFCO Asia has backed more than 113 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 23 rounds, about 20% of its total and boasts 53 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, China, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, E-Commerce.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (36%)
- Series C (18%)
- Series A (17%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series D (8%)
- Seed (7%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
- Series G (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (51%)
- China (26%)
- India (11%)
- Singapore (2%)
- Japan (2%)
- Taiwan (2%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- Switzerland (1%)
- Spain (1%)
- France (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Information Technology
- Biotechnology
- Enterprise Software
- Health Care
- Mobile
- Wireless
- Medical
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