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Founded in 2011, Inclusion Japan (ICJ) is a venture capital firm based in Japan. The firm focuses on supporting venture companies and facilitating collaboration between large corporations and startups. ICJ operates two main funds, the ICJ1 Fund and the ICJ2 Fund, and has a portfolio of 10 companies.
Inclusion Japan invests in pre-seed to Series A stages, targeting sectors such as SaaS, climate, healthcare, consumer, and mobility. The firm emphasizes the development of new business leaders and provides hands-on assistance in marketing, strategy, and organizational management, alongside capital investment.
Notable portfolio companies include Zero Board, a SaaS solution for carbon emissions visualization; Sustainacraft, utilizing satellite remote sensing for carbon credit transparency; and Clara, a leading bike-sharing service in Japan. Other investments include Dodai, expanding electric bike services in Ethiopia, and Instalim, producing 3D-printed prosthetics for developing countries.
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Yes, Inclusion Japan often leads investment rounds, particularly in the early stages of funding.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant growth potential and alignment with their investment thesis.
Inclusion Japan operates two main funds, but specific fund sizes are not disclosed.
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