Organization · Venture Capital
JAFCO Asia
JAFCO Asia, now rebranded as JIF Capital Ltd., is a venture capital firm based in Singapore that invests in high-growth technology companies across Asia-Pacific. The firm has a history of managing over $1.2 billion in funds and has invested in more than 500 companies.
Overview
What JAFCO Asia does
What JAFCO Asia is
JAFCO Asia, now rebranded as JIF Capital Ltd., is a venture capital firm based in Singapore that invests in high-growth technology companies across Asia-Pacific. The firm has a history of managing over $1.2 billion in funds and has invested in more than 500 companies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 1990
- Approximate age
- About 36 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 24, 2026
Official channels
Find JAFCO Asia elsewhere
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Capability profile
JAFCO Asia as a funder
Investment thesis
JAFCO Asia, now JIF Capital, focuses on early to growth stage, high-growth technology companies across the Asia-Pacific region.
Focus narrative
JIF Capital focuses on early to growth stage investments in high-growth technology sectors. The firm is particularly interested in areas such as AI, enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and digital platforms, building on its historical focus on mobile/internet, consumer services, medical/healthcare, and renewable energy.
Value beyond capital
JIF Capital adds value to its portfolio companies through strategic guidance, access to a vast network of industry contacts, and expertise in scaling operations in the competitive Asia-Pacific market.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Growth Equity
- Regions
- Asia · Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 500
- Recorded notable exits
- Appier
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include AnyMind Group, Appier (which had a successful IPO in Tokyo), Quoine, Teabox, PepperTap, Quantum Biosystems, Piggy Ride, Ritase, Black Fish, SN Mobile Technology, and Youyi Biotechnology, with the latter being the most recent known deal in January 2024.
Common questions
What to know about JAFCO Asia
Upseed classifies JAFCO Asia under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 24, 2026
Known limits
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