JAFCO to Dispose Treasury Shares for Restricted Stock Executive Pay Plan - TipRanks

JAFCO announced plans to dispose of treasury shares as part of a restricted stock compensation plan for executives, aligning management incentives with shareholder interests.

7/13/2026

Special equity holding report: JAFCO Group (6.29% → 5.22%), Mizuho Securities, etc. - Moomoo

A large shareholding report filed by Mizuho Securities and related parties reveals that the reported ownership stake in JAFCO Group, one of Japan's prominent venture capital firms, has declined from 6.29% to 5.22%. The disclosure was made public via Moomoo's financial news platform. The filing reflects a notable reduction in reported holdings and may signal portfolio rebalancing among institutional shareholders. No further detail on the rationale behind the stake reduction has been officially provided at this time.

7/7/2026

Price to sales forward of JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. – TSE:8595 - TradingView

TradingView presents the forward price-to-sales ratio data for JAFCO Group Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker TSE:8595, offering investors key valuation metrics.

7/1/2026

Arrowsmith Inc. announced that it has received ¥1.05 billion in funding from JAFCO Group Co., Ltd., JIC Venture Growth Investments Co., Ltd., ANRI, DBJ Capital Co., Ltd. - marketscreener.com

Arrowsmith Inc. has completed a funding round totaling 1.05 billion yen (approximately $7 million), with participation from four investors: JAFCO Group, JIC Venture Growth Investments, ANRI, and DBJ Capital. The syndicate combines major institutional and independent venture capital firms, signaling strong conviction in the company's growth trajectory. The deal is categorized as a SaaS growth-stage raise, suggesting meaningful product-market fit has already been established. Specific details on business operations …

6/22/2026

DubGuild, Developer of a Text-Free, Voice-Focused AI Model, Raises ¥2.1 Billion Led by JAFCO - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

DubGuild, a Japanese startup developing a text-free, voice-focused AI model that processes audio directly without relying on text as an intermediate modality, has raised approximately 2.1 billion yen (roughly $14 million USD) in a funding round led by JAFCO. The deal signals growing institutional investor interest in voice-first AI approaches as alternatives to the predominantly text-centric generative AI landscape. JAFCO's decision to lead the growth-stage round reflects a broader investment thesis around expandi…

6/9/2026

Special equity filing report: JAFCO Group (5.72% → 6.29%), Mizuho Securities, etc. - Moomoo

A special equity filing report reveals that JAFCO Group's shareholding increased from 5.72% to 6.29%, with Mizuho Securities among the notable filers reported on Moomoo.

6/5/2026

Japan's Atom Raises Nearly $19M in Seed Round Funding for Humanoid Robotics with Goal to 'Create New Species' - AI Insider

Japanese robotics startup Atom has closed a seed round of approximately $19 million to develop humanoid robots. The company describes its mission as creating a "new species" through advanced humanoid robotics technology. JAFCO Group participated in the round. Atom is among a growing cohort of Japanese hardware startups attracting meaningful early-stage capital as global interest in humanoid robotics accelerates, driven by demand in manufacturing, logistics, and automation sectors.

6/1/2026

Japan humanoid Atom raises seed funding, targets 1 percent GDP boost through factory and logistics automation - 디지털투데이

Japanese humanoid robotics startup Atom has completed a seed funding round with participation from JAFCO Group. The company is targeting factory floors and logistics operations as its primary deployment environments, with an ambitious stated goal of boosting Japan's GDP by 1 percentage point through automation. The raise adds to a cluster of Japanese robotics funding events as domestic and international investors increase attention on humanoid robot development amid labor shortages and industrial automation demand.

5/27/2026

secondz digital Raises ¥300M in Series A - The SaaS News

secondz digital has completed a Series A funding round, raising 300 million yen. JAFCO Group is identified as an associated investor. The company operates in the digital services space and plans to use the capital to expand its business operations. Detailed information on the round's full investor composition and specific use of proceeds remains limited based on available sources, but the raise signals continued early-stage SaaS and digital sector activity in the Japanese venture market.

5/25/2026

secondz digital Raises ¥300M in Series A - The SaaS News

secondz digital has successfully raised ¥300 million (approximately $2M USD) in a Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company as it looks to expand its digital offerings.

5/24/2026

JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. Announces Dividend for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026, Payable on May 26, 2026 - marketscreener.com

JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. has announced a dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on May 26, 2026, as reported by marketscreener.com.

5/20/2026

Secondz Digital Inc. announced that it has received ¥300 million in funding from JAFCO Group Co., Ltd., Sumisho Venture Partners Co., Ltd. - marketscreener.com

Secondz Digital Inc. has secured ¥300 million in funding from JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. and Sumisho Venture Partners Co., Ltd., marking a significant investment milestone for the company.

5/19/2026

TABLE-Jafco Group -2025/26 parent results - TradingView

TradingView presents a financial results table for Jafco Group covering the 2025/26 fiscal year parent company performance, offering investors key data on the venture capital firm's standalone financial outcomes.

4/23/2026

JAFCO GROUP CO LTD To Go Ex-Dividend On March 30th, 2026 With 0.5852 USD Dividend Per Share - 富途牛牛

JAFCO GROUP CO LTD announces ex-dividend date of March 30th, 2026, with dividend payment of $0.5852 per share. Investors must hold shares before this date to receive the dividend payment.

4/4/2026

SYSLEA Inc. announced that it has received ¥410 million in funding from JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. and other investors - marketscreener.com

SYSLEA Inc. has successfully raised ¥410 million in funding from JAFCO Group and other investors, marking a significant milestone for the company's growth and expansion plans.

3/30/2026

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3/29/2026

Don't Buy JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:8595) For Its Next Dividend Without Doing These Checks - simplywall.st

Investment analysis warning against purchasing JAFCO Group shares solely for dividend income without conducting proper due diligence and financial checks first.

3/26/2026

LayerX Raises $100 Million in Series B - The SaaS News

LayerX successfully completed a Series B funding round, raising $100 million for their SaaS business expansion and development initiatives.

9/4/2025

UTokyo IPC Makes Follow-On Investment in Logomix Inc. - utokyo-ipc.co.jp

UTokyo IPC has made a follow-on investment in Logomix Inc., reinforcing its continued support for the company's growth and innovation efforts.

7/30/2025

Skygate Technologies Raises Approximately ¥1 Billion in Defense Tech Funding, Backed by Six Companies Including JAFCO - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Skygate Technologies successfully secured approximately 1 billion yen in funding for defense technology development, with investment from six companies including JAFCO.

7/15/2025

Japanese venture capital firm targets 'deep tech' unicorns - Nikkei Asia

A Japanese venture capital firm is focusing on 'deep tech' startups with the goal of cultivating unicorn companies, targeting cutting-edge technology sectors to drive innovation and investment growth.

7/10/2025

ADiXi Conducts Third-Party Allotment Led by JAFCO to Accelerate AI Consulting Business - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

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6/17/2025

Bee Alternatives Management acquires JAFCO Asia to strengthen presence in venture capital - TNGlobal

Bee Alternatives Management has acquired JAFCO Asia in a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the venture capital market and expand its investment capabilities across the Asian region.

4/24/2025

Bee Alternatives Management to Acquire JAFCO Asia, Expanding VC Presence in Asia - AsiaTechDaily

Bee Alternatives Management announces acquisition of JAFCO Asia to strengthen venture capital operations and expand investment presence across Asian markets.

4/23/2025

JAFCO invests in retail media & digital coupon provider MDP | by Norbert Gehrke | Tokyo FinTech - Medium

JAFCO has made an investment in MDP, a company specializing in retail media and digital coupon solutions, as reported by Tokyo FinTech. The move highlights growing interest in retail tech and digital marketing innovation in Japan.

7/27/2024

Japan’s Oldest VC Firm Eyes 200% Gain as Unicorns Proliferate - Bloomberg.com

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4/28/2024

Micoworks Raises 3.5 Billion Yen in Series B - The SaaS News

Micoworks has successfully raised 3.5 billion yen in its Series B funding round, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company as it continues to expand its operations and strengthen its market position.

1/5/2024

VARK Corporation raises approximately 1 billion yen in funding, underwriters include SBI Investment and NetEase Games - Saiga NAK

VARK Corporation has successfully raised approximately 1 billion yen in funding. Notable underwriters include SBI Investment and NetEase Games, signaling strong investor confidence in the company's virtual and entertainment business ventures.

5/11/2023

Professional e-sports team "REJECT" raises approximately 300 million yen in funding to invest in long-term e-sports player development programs and brand building. - Saiga NAK

Professional e-sports team REJECT has secured approximately 300 million yen in funding. The investment will be directed toward long-term player development programs and strengthening the team's brand presence in the e-sports industry.

3/24/2023

Japanese sake brewer Wakaze secures $7.6M series B to boost US, China expansion - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Japanese sake brewer Wakaze has raised $7.6M in a Series B funding round to accelerate its expansion into the US and China markets, strengthening its global presence.

1/12/2023