JAFCO Group
JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. is a Japanese venture capital and private equity firm that invests in unlisted companies. The firm employs a dual investment strategy, focusing on venture investments for startups and buyout investments for smaller and mid-sized companies seeking growth. JAFCO aims to support new business creation and industrial renewal through its capital investments. The company offers fund management and investment operations for institutional investors and corporate partners. It also provides various support services for its portfolio companies, including business development assista
Investing activity
JAFCO Group appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the Lounge deals desk, and led 1 of them. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $13K. The most recent is DubGuild (Seed, ¥2.1M, Jul 2026).
JAFCO Group most often invests alongside CyberAgent Capital and Coreline Ventures, and the companies it backs on Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about JAFCO Group
What AI companies has JAFCO Group invested in?
JAFCO Group's AI investments include DubGuild. The 1 round on Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is JAFCO Group based?
JAFCO Group is based in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.
What stage does JAFCO Group invest at?
In the rounds tracked on Lounge, JAFCO Group has invested at Seed, with a median round of $13K. JAFCO Group led 1 of those rounds.
Who does JAFCO Group co-invest with?
JAFCO Group's most frequent co-investors on Lounge are CyberAgent Capital (1 deal) and Coreline Ventures (1 deal).
How can founders reach JAFCO Group?
Founders on Lounge can see JAFCO Group's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add JAFCO Group to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.