The Cool Japan Fund's investment focus is on enhancing the global presence of Japanese culture and business by investing in companies that promote "Japaneseness" and attractive Japanese products and services overseas. Their strategy involves providing risk capital to businesses across various sectors, including content, food, fashion, tourism, and advanced technology, with a focus on profitability, policy alignment, and global impact.
33% of their portfolio is in Media & Entertainment. Deal activity decreased year-over-year (1 deals in the last 12 months vs 3 prior). Average disclosed round size is $48.0M (across 5 rounds with reported amounts).
Portfolio
6
Fund Size
$1.4B
Top Stage
Growth
Last 12 Mo
1
Portfolio Breakdown
Stage Distribution
Sector Distribution
Investment Activity
DealsAvg Round Size
Portfolio
6 investments
Top Co-Investors
Redpoint Ventures2 shared
The Raine Group2 shared
Comcast2 shared
Liberty Media2 shared
Goldman Sachs2 shared
Amazon2 shared
Scripps Networks Interactive1 shared
Energy Impact Partners1 shared
Korelya Capital1 shared
Augmentum1 shared
Circularity Capital1 shared
Last updated: 15 April 2026