Hiroshima Venture Capital Co., Ltd.

Hiroshima Venture Capital Co., Ltd. is a regional venture capital firm based in Hiroshima, Japan, focusing on investments in early-stage companies aiming for stock market listings. The firm emphasizes creating long-term corporate value by providing necessary funding to promising businesses, supporting their development and growth. They aim to construct sustainable business models that enhance profitability and market presence.

The firm's investment strategy targets small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those in the Hiroshima, Okayama, Yamaguchi, and Ehime prefectures. Their portfolio spans various sectors, including technology, healthcare, biotechnology, food service, disaster preparedness management, and biotechnology. Hiroshima Venture Capital has made 48 investments, with notable exits such as Future Standard, Tech Bureau, and Thinca.

In addition to direct investments, Hiroshima Venture Capital has raised multiple funds, including the Hiroshima University / Hiroshima Prefectural University Venture Support Fund, announced on April 28, 2020. The firm also collaborates with local financial institutions, such as Hiroshima Bank, to launch funds like the Hirogin Innovation Fund, which targets regional economy revitalization startups. This fund, established in partnership with Hiroshima Bank, focuses on companies developing financial and related technologies to support regional economic growth.