JAFCO

JAFCO is an investment management company established in 1973, primarily focused on private equity investments across Japan, Asia, and the United States. The firm manages a range of funds, including the JAFCO Asia Technology Funds, which target high-potential companies in sectors such as information technology, healthcare devices, and internet of things. With total capital commitments of approximately 460 billion yen, JAFCO actively seeks to channel risk capital to start-ups in various regions, including the US, China, Taiwan, Korea, India, and Singapore. The company emphasizes enhancing corporate value and expanding business through close involvement in management, supporting innovative and creative strategies within its portfolio companies.

Keisuke Aoyama

Principal

Jerry Cai

Managing Director and Co-Head, China Investments

Atsushi Fujii

Partner

Shinichi Fuki

President and Chief Executive Officer

Tomotake Kitazawa

Partner

Masataka Kobayashi

Investment Professional of Buyout Department

Ko Minamikurosawa

Partner

Swee Ting Pan

Managing Director and Co-Head, China Investments

Fumito Takashima

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer

Hiroshi Yamada

Executive Managing Director

Past deals in Taiwan

Appier

Series D in 2019
Appier Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions to enhance customer engagement for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Appier offers a range of AI-driven products, including Aideal, which aids in accelerating purchase decisions; AIQUA, a platform for proactive customer engagement based on user behavior; AIXON, a data science platform that enriches customer data for better audience insights and predictive modeling; and CrossX, an AI-powered advertising solution designed for optimal campaign performance. The company serves approximately 1,000 global brands and agencies, facilitating real-time bidding, programmatic media buying, and deep learning capabilities to help businesses target and retain customers effectively. Appier operates in 14 markets across Asia, including major cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Sydney.

SymBio Pharmaceuticals

Series E in 2011
SymBio Pharmaceuticals Limited is a biopharmaceutical company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical drugs, primarily in oncology and hematology. The company is developing several anti-cancer agents, including Treakisym, which is used to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and is currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Additional products in development include SyB L-1701 and SyB L-1702, which are various formulations of anti-cancer agents, and Rigosertib SyB-C-0501, an oral treatment in Phase I trials for solid tumors. SymBio is also exploring treatments for higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes and infectious diseases with its SyB V-1901 antiviral drug. The company operates primarily in Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore, and was established in 2005.