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JAFCO Asia

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does JAFCO Asia frequently co-invest with?

CRV
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 5
Technology Venture Partners
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Pyrmont
Co-Investments: 5
IDG Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 8
SIG China (SIG Asia Investments)
Asia, Shanghai, China, Huangpu
Co-Investments: 6
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Sigma Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 10
Bessemer Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
GGV Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Deutsche Bank
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 5
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 18

Which angels does JAFCO Asia often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
RS
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
Rohit Taneja
Asia, India
Shared Deals: 1
Matilde Giglio
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore
Shared Deals: 1
Anup Singh Kalsy
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1
SK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Shared Deals: 1
Amiya Pathak
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 1
Lalit Keshre
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by JAFCO Asia?

Only Sanbio

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Only Sanbio is a synthetic biotechnology company integrating R&D, production, and sales.

BiotechnologyMedicalProduct Research
SeedApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,693,940
Chitose Group

Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

Chitose Group provides research and development, business, finance, human resources, and marketing support for biotech innovations.

AgricultureBiotechnologyEnergyHealth CareMedical
Series UnknownMar 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $28,530,143
Beacon.li

San Francisco, California, United States

Beacon.li vision to simplify and enhance the digital experience for businesses and their users.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Information TechnologyInternet
Series AMar 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Sapient Intelligence

Beijing, Beijing, China

Sapient Intelligence is building self-evolving AI architectures to solve complex long-horizon reasoning challenges.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AI
SeedDec 12, 2024
Aiello

Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan

Aiello offers AI SaaS platform and Voice AI solution based on NLU technology designed for the hospitality sector.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSaaSTask Management
Series UnknownOct 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Komunal

Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia

Komunal is a financial technology-based company that provides Peer-to-Peer Lending services.

Commercial LendingFinancial ServicesFinTechLending
Series AJan 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
VenWiz

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Venwiz is a digital platform that facilitates the procurement of services in the manufacturing industry for both CapEx and MRO requirements.

B2BIndustrialInternetManufacturingProcurement
Series AFeb 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,315,095
Driffle

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

A marketplace built for gamers by gamers. Browse a huge collection of games, gift cards & subscriptions.

E-Commerce
SeedNov 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
twid

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Twid (That’s What I Do) is India’s first rewards-based payment network.

Financial ServicesFinTech
Series AAug 2, 2022
Amount Raised: $12,022,175
Intellect

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Intellect is a mental health company that aims to makes mental healthcare and wellbeing support accessible to everyone.

Health CareMental HealthMobile AppsPersonal HealthWellness
Series AJul 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $19,747,712