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JAFCO Portfolio Companies

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

Last updated: July 2026

JAFCO Investment Overview

Portfolio Companies
135
Total Invested
$736.2M
Average Investment
$9.3M

JAFCO's Most Recent Investments (2020+)

Company NameFoundedFunding StageAmountCity
Caguuu2025Series B$9.6MTokyo
CellFiber2023Series AUndisclosedKoto
Forward2025Series A$2.7MTokyo
Note2025Corporate RoundUndisclosedTokyo
Antway2025Series D$21.1MTokyo
Nexta2025Series B$5.1MOsaka
FactBase2025Series C$28.1MTokyo
EventHub2022Series AUndisclosedTokyo
H22025SeedUndisclosedTokyo
Reject2025Debt FinancingUndisclosedTokyo

Complete List of JAFCO Portfolio Companies (135)

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
26CaguuuSeries B$9.6MTokyo, Japan
27CellFiberSeries AUndisclosedKoto, Japan
28ForwardSeries A$2.7MTokyo, Japan
29NoteCorporate RoundUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
30AntwaySeries D$21.1MTokyo, Japan
31NextaSeries B$5.1MOsaka, Japan
32FactBaseSeries C$28.1MTokyo, Japan
33EventHubSeries AUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
34H2SeedUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
35RejectDebt FinancingUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
E-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsFurniture

Caguuu offers high-quality designer furniture at affordable prices.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2025
$9.6M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsMedical Device

Cell fiber technology was developed as a basic technology for handling cells in the engineering field.

Koto, Japan
November 2023
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Information ServicesInformation TechnologyRecruitingSaaS

Forward is a SaaS-based startup that offers recruitment agency services.

Tokyo, Japan
November 2025
$2.7M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ContentDigital MediaService Industry

Note is a company developing a media platform that aims to help creators publish sentences, images, and audio over the Internet.

Tokyo, Japan
November 2025
Corporate Round

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsFood and BeverageFood Delivery

Antway operates a food delivery service tsukurioki that delivers refrigerated side dishes prepared by chefs.

Tokyo, Japan
November 2025
$21.1M
Series D

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Business Information SystemsCloud ComputingManufacturing

Nexta is a developer and operator of Smart F a cloud-based factory improvement system platform for the manufacturing industry.

Osaka, Japan
November 2025
$5.1M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

B2BInformation TechnologyManufacturing

FactBase specializes in DX's promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises that can support japan's manufacturing.

Tokyo, Japan
November 2025
$28.1M
Series C

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ContentEventsInternetMarketing

EventHub is a developer and operator of event management SaaS that provides webinar and event marketing services.

Tokyo, Japan
November 2022
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business Process Automation (BPA)Software

H2 is a technology company that offers AI-driven solutions and software for the construction industry to enhance efficiency in planning.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2025
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

eSportsEvent ManagementEvent Promotion

Reject is an esports and entertainment organization that provides team management, creativity, and culture to foster communication.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2025
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

E-SignatureSecurityWeb Development

Pocket Sign develops digital platforms that store e-signatures and other authentication details for it's users privacy and security.

Tokyo, Japan
October 2025
$4.5M
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AdvertisingDigital MediaIntellectual PropertyMedia and Entertainment

QREATION is a digital IP studio creating popular, high-quality short dramas, comedy sketches, and variety shows from social media content.

Tokyo, Japan
October 2025
$6.6M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Information TechnologyManufacturingMarket ResearchQuantum Computing

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies is a research and manufacturing company that develops hardware for quantum communications.

Tokyo, Japan
September 2025
$14.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data Center AutomationMachine LearningTechnical Support

Aixtal is a tech-based firm that offers AI, machine learning, and physical simulations to optimize manufacturing processes.

Nagoya, Japan
September 2025
$3.0M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AgricultureAgTechRobotics

AGRIST is a a smart agriculture company that uses robotics and software technology to overcome agricultural challenges.

Takajo, Japan
September 2025
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)CommunitiesContentCRMCustomer ServiceMarketingSaaSService Industry

Commune is an AI-powered community platform to turn customers into brand advocates

San Mateo, United States
September 2025
$37.0M
Series C

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Food and BeverageGift

Yokohama Vanilla is a Company which operates Yokohama-based gift sweets brand.

Yokohama, Japan
August 2025
$2.5M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Information TechnologyManufacturingMedical DeviceSales

CaTe is a medical device manufacturing company that uses AI and IoT to develop and sell remote cardiac rehabilitation systems.

Hongo, Japan
August 2025
$10.7M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Commercial Real EstateCreative AgencyInterior DesignSaaS

COUNTERWORKS is a creative agency that provides digital planning, development, and operation of pop-up stores and commercial real estate.

Tokyo, Japan
August 2025
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingProduct Research

Japan AI specializes in R&D of artificial intelligence and consulting services.

Shinjuku, Japan
July 2025
$12.6M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BInformation Technology

SolvifAI is a project management application that includes a problem-solving feature.

Tokyo, Japan
July 2025
$1.2M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

B2BInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMedicalSoftware

OPERe is an IT company that specializes in the development of semi autonomous hospitalization guidance solutions.

Tokyo, Japan
June 2025
$2.8M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

E-CommerceLifestyleSubscription ServiceVacation Rental

Sanu is an online platform that provides a monthly subscription and proposes a lifestyle with another house in nature.

Tokyo, Japan
May 2025
$23.6M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceRobotic Process Automation (RPA)

ARCS specializes in developing assisted reproductive medical devices using robotics and artificial intelligence technology.

Tokyo, Japan
May 2025
$1.8M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Meeting SoftwareUnified CommunicationsVoIPWeb3

Gaudiy is a web3 company that engages in a fan-economy business based on blockchain technology for the entertainment industry.

Setagaya, Japan
May 2025
$68.5M
Series C

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions About JAFCO

How many companies has JAFCO invested in?

JAFCO has invested in 135 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does JAFCO invest in?

JAFCO's top investment sectors include Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Manufacturing, Medical Device, SaaS. The firm invests across 63 different industry categories.

What is JAFCO's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, Gaudiy received $68.5M in a Series C round. JAFCO's total known invested capital is $736.2M.

What is the average investment size for JAFCO?

JAFCO's average investment size is $9.3M across its portfolio of 135 companies.

What are JAFCO's most recent investments?

Recent JAFCO portfolio additions include Caguuu, CellFiber, Forward, Note, Antway. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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