Organization · Trade Organization
Japan Venture Capital Association
The Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) is a trade organization based in Tokyo, Japan, established to support the growth and development of unlisted companies through venture capital investment and management support.
Overview
What Japan Venture Capital Association does
What Japan Venture Capital Association is
The Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) is a trade organization based in Tokyo, Japan, established to support the growth and development of unlisted companies through venture capital investment and management support.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports community and event host and publisher 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
- Trade Organization
- Founded
- Founded in 2002
- Approximate age
- About 24 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community · Event host · Publisher
- Last reviewed
- March 7, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Japan Venture Capital Association as a community
Community overview
The Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) is a general incorporated association established on November 28, 2002, based in Tokyo, Japan. The organization focuses on supporting the establishment, growth, and development of promising unlisted companies through investment and management support. JVCA aims to enhance the quality of venture capital operations and improve the industry's social standing, contributing to the healthy development of the venture capital sector and the overall economy of Japan.
Community focus
JVCA primarily engages in activities related to the venture capital industry, including conducting research, enhancing the industry's status through public relations, organizing seminars and symposiums, collaborating with support organizations, and proposing policy changes to government authorities.
Member value
Members benefit from access to research, training, workshops, and networking opportunities within the venture capital sector, enhancing their qualifications and operational effectiveness.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Investors · Operators
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Asia
Community activity
Events and activity
JVCA organizes seminars, symposiums, and various events related to venture capital, providing members with opportunities to learn and network.
Notable members
Notable members include executives from leading venture capital firms such as UTEC, Genesia Ventures, JAFCO Group, and Beta Venture Capital.
Capability profile
Japan Venture Capital Association as an event host
Event focus
The Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) focuses on enhancing the venture capital industry in Japan. It conducts research, organizes seminars and symposiums, collaborates with various institutions, and proposes policy changes to support unlisted companies. JVCA also provides training and workshops to improve the qualifications of its members and their staff.
Format narrative
JVCA organizes seminars, symposiums, and other events related to the venture capital sector, aimed at enhancing the industry's status and supporting its members.
Participant value
JVCA aims to improve the quality of venture capital operations and enhance the industry's social standing, contributing to the healthy development of the venture capital sector and the overall economy of Japan.
Speakers and past editions
Speakers
Notable speakers include industry leaders such as 郷治 友孝 (Chairman, UTEC) and 田島 聡一 (Chairman, Genesia Ventures).
Capability profile
Japan Venture Capital Association as a publisher
Editorial focus
The Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) is dedicated to enhancing the venture capital industry in Japan. It conducts research, organizes seminars, and collaborates with various institutions to support unlisted companies. JVCA aims to improve the industry's social standing and contribute to the overall economy through investment and management support.
Audience value
JVCA provides valuable resources and support for venture capital operations, enhancing the qualifications of its members and promoting the healthy development of the venture capital sector in Japan.
Flagship work and coverage
Flagship properties
JVCA organizes seminars, symposiums, and events related to venture capital, and conducts research studies on the sector.
Common questions
What to know about Japan Venture Capital Association
Upseed classifies Japan Venture Capital Association under the Trade Organization organization type. Its current public profile includes community, event host, and publisher capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 7, 2026
Known limits
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