Innovation Network Corporation of Japan
Overview
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) is a public-private partnership aimed at promoting innovation and enhancing the value of businesses in Japan . INCJ was established in July 2009 to create and nurture key industries via open innovation . The organization's prime objective is boosting the competitiveness of Japanese firms by promoting a philosophy of 'open innovation' and creating next-generation businesses in promising new technologies by providing capital and managerial support, through private-public partnership . In September 2018, the INCJ was reorganized with Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) being spun-off as a new separate entity, and INCJ became a subsidiary of JIC . All business functions of Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) were transferred to INCJ, Ltd. from September 2018 . With a fixed contribution from the government and a mandate to continue with investment activities until March 2025, INCJ, Ltd. is continuing the activities of INCJ, engaging in "Value Up" initiatives such as overseeing additional investments and milestone investments in portfolio companies as well as investment exit-related activities .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data X | May 2017 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Axelspace Holdings Corporation | Dec 2018 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Unifa | Sep 2019 | Series C | Lead |
| Pixie Dust Technologies | Apr 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
| fufu-hug（ふふはぐ） | Aug 2017 | Series B | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Innovation Network Corporation of Japan based?
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
When was Innovation Network Corporation of Japan founded?
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan was founded in 2009.
How many portfolio companies does Innovation Network Corporation of Japan have?
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan has 24 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Innovation Network Corporation of Japan's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Data X, Axelspace Holdings Corporation, Unifa, Pixie Dust Technologies, fufu-hug（ふふはぐ）.
What was Innovation Network Corporation of Japan's most recent investment shown here?
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Unifa in 2019.
What sectors does Innovation Network Corporation of Japan focus on?
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Innovation Network Corporation of Japan focus on?
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Innovation Network Corporation of Japan's AUM?
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.