Japan Investment Corporation (JIC): US SWF and its Investments in AI Supply Chain

Japan Venture Capital & Private Equity Insight

- December 2025 issue-

News and views from Japan Investment Corporation (JIC), Japan’s largest public-private investment fund

Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) and Vertex Holdings jointly hosted a special forum focused on rapidly expanding startup opportunities in Southeast Asia and India — two regions experiencing dynamic economic evolution and digital transformation. As part of JIC’s broader “Go Global” Strategy, the event aimed to give Japanese founders and venture investors the insights and tools needed to scale beyond domestic borders and compete on the global stage.

Vertex Holdings — a global VC group headquartered in Singapore with offices in 14 major innovation hubs — has played a pivotal role in building multiple unicorns across Southeast Asia and India. Drawing...