Innovation Network Corporation of Japan
The Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) is a venture capital and private equity investor established in 2009. INCJ invests in a variety of industries and technologies, including electronics, semiconductors, life sciences, and renewable energy, with a focus on early-stage and growth-stage companies. Industries of preference include aerospace, agribusiness, business services, chemicals, real estate, consumer products (CPG; FMCG), hardware, energy and utilities, environmental services, financial services, healthcare, industrials, IT services, information technology, software/internet, logistics and distribution, marketing/advertising, manufacturing, media (text, video, audio), medical devices and equipment, pharmaceuticals, power and utilities, renewable energy, retail, and travel and leisure. Verticals of preference include artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, autonomous vehicles, data services, clean tech, drones, e-commerce, cloud computing, IoT (Internet of Things), robotics, smart home technologies, and social media. INCJ's preferred route to market includes primary funds.