Japan Startup Ecosystem Explorer

1990 – 2025 timeline, state‑backed funds, and policy lever simulation

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Fund Details

Japan Investment Corporation (JIC)

State‑backed VC arm focusing on deep‑tech, life‑science, climate tech.

Development Bank of Japan (DBJ)

Provides co‑investment and loan‑guarantee programs for startups.

University‑backed VCs

Examples: Tokyo University VC, Kyoto University VC, Osaka University VC.

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