JAFCO Asia
Company: JAFCO Asia
Description: JAFCO Asia boasts over 29 years of investment history in the Asia Pacific market, showcasing a commitment to excellence in venture capital management, underpinned by extensive investment expertise. The firm's primary focus is on high-growth technology-related companies in their early to growth stages. It strategically targets sectors such as mobile and internet technology, consumer services, cybersecurity, healthcare, and renewable energy.
JAFCO Asia has established an impressive track record of successful exits through initial public offerings (IPOs), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and trade sales. Currently managing approximately US$650 million in funds, with a cumulative total of US$1.8 billion to date, the firm has made investments in over 480 companies and has successfully divested from more than 400 of these, with over 110 achieving public listing status.
The parent company of JAFCO Asia, JAFCO Co., Ltd., holds the distinction of being the largest venture capital firm in Japan. With more than 40 years of establishment, JAFCO Tokyo has cultivated an extensive network of deep business relationships with more than 1,000 prominent fund investors and limited partners (LPs), who are actively seeking new business opportunities and partnerships both within Japan and throughout other parts of Asia.
Operating from its Tokyo base, the Asia Group within the Business Development Division is dedicated to supporting investee companies robustly. The team proficiently connects and mobilizes LPs, leveraging JAFCO's renowned and resourceful network among industry leaders. This strategic collaboration aims to serve as an essential bridge for portfolio companies, enabling them to accelerate their growth and create value, ultimately maximizing returns for the funds.
A notable achievement in JAFCO Asia's portfolio was the licensing of significant Japanese animations to Youku Tudou, a major video portal in China. The Business Development team played a vital role in facilitating Tudou's acquisition of exclusive rights from the intellectual property (IP) owners, which significantly enhanced the company’s value. This collaboration has since set a practical standard within the industry for acquiring intellectual properties from Japan.
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
Domain: http://www.jafcoasia.com/
Founded: 1990
Size: 11-50 employees
Direct Contacts
Name: Swee Pan
Title: Managing Director, Head of China
Email: Direct Email
Company: JAFCO Asia
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sweetingpan
Phone: (656)-224-6383
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
Location: Shanghai, China
Name: Richard Zhu
Title: Partner, China
Email: Direct Email
Company: JAFCO Asia
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardzhu
Phone: (656)-224-6383
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
Location: Beijing, China