Mizuho Capital

Mizuho Capital, established in 1983 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a prominent venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank, one of Japan's largest banks. The firm manages approximately ¥49.6 billion JPY and focuses its investments primarily on information technology, biotechnology, healthcare, and various manufacturing sectors. Mizuho Capital was formed in 2002 through the merger of Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital, and IBJ Investment, which were subsidiaries of three major banks. With a significant track record, over 600 companies backed by Mizuho have successfully gone public, positioning the firm as the fifth-largest venture capital firm in Japan. Mizuho Capital aims to leverage its expertise to invest in private markets across the Asia-Pacific region.