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JIC Makes JPY 3.5bn LP Investment in Genesia Venture Fund IV

Norbert Gehrke

04 Jul 2025 — 2 min read

Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) has decided to make an LP investment of JPY3.5 billion in Genesia Venture Fund IV Investment Limited Partnership (“GV-4”), which is managed by Genesia Ventures.

JIC’s mission is to create a virtuous cycle of risk capital that supports the next generation of domestic industries by providing funds to help companies grow and strengthen their competitiveness through open innovation, promotion of private investment, and the development of investment professionals. To achieve its mission, JIC invests in policy-relevant strategic business areas through LP investments in funds under JIC’s umbrella and in private funds.

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