About J-STAR
J-STAR is a private equity firm founded in 2006. It is primarily based in Chiyoda City, Japan. As of Nov 2026, J-STAR has a portfolio of 34 companies, comprising 34 funding rounds and 20 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in Japan and China. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Business Services to Healthcare. Most recently it acquired stakes in Jinjer on Oct 31, 2024.
J-STAR has a team of 36 people, including 8 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2006
Location
Chiyoda City, Japan
Portfolio Companies
Portfolio Sectors
Acquisition Deals
Investment Deals
J-STAR's Portfolio
J-STAR has a portfolio of 34 companies. They have invested in a total of 34 companies. Their most recent investment was in Caname (Seed round) on Oct 31, 2023. Here are the most recent investments by J-STAR:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Oct 31, 2023 | Seed | 1898 | - | |
Apr 20, 2023 | PE | 7383 | - | |
Sep 16, 2022 | PE | 2078 | - | |
Aug 09, 2022 | Unattributed | 8789 | - |
J-STAR has acquired 20 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Jinjer on Oct 31, 2024. Here are the most recent acquisitions by J-STAR:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Oct 31, 2024 | Provider of HR consulting services | - | 2021 | |
Aug 01, 2023 | Production of natural seasonings and dried food materials | - | 1959 | |
Nov 30, 2020 | Brand of hair & fashion accessories | - | 2003 | |
Sep 30, 2020 | Sustainable aquaculture solutions provider, committed to quality seafood and environmental stewardship | - | 1982 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of J-STAR:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2023
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2020
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in Japan and China
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Business Services
Team profile of J-STAR
J-STAR has a team of 36 members including 8 Partners and 14 Principals located in Japan, United States and 4 more locations. J-STAR's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in J-STAR:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Japan | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Yokohama | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Principal | Tokyo | - | ||
Principal | United States | - | ||
Principal | Japan | - | - |
J-STAR News
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Merry Electronics to acquire 100% of MWT Holdings sharesDigitimes•Mar 20, 2025•Merry, https://mwtholdings.com, J-STAR
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Two Singapore firms agree to invest RM81 mil in Nova MSC subsidiariesThe Edge•Aug 01, 2024•Nova, mark vc, J-STAR
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J-STAR’s JPY 17.9 Billion Closing of J-STAR Continuation Series FundsGlobal Legal Chronicle•Dec 06, 2023•J-STAR
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Japan’s J-STAR closes multi-asset continuation fund at $121mShareandstocks•Dec 03, 2023•J-STAR, Renatus Wellness
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Japan's J-Star seeks seafood company take-privateAsian Venture Capital Journal•Aug 09, 2023•J-STAR, Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry
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Japanese PE firm J-STAR invests in camper van maker Toy FactoryShareandstocks•Sep 16, 2022•J-STAR, Toy-Factory
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Mid-market PE player J-STAR backs Score Japan’s investment roundShareandstocks•Aug 09, 2022•SCORE, J-STAR
