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§ Venture Capital · Fukuoka, Japan
venture capital firm investing in startups and companies across all stages, focused on innovation in Japan's Kyushu region.
FFG Venture Business Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in startups and growth companies across all stages and industries, operating out of Fukuoka, Japan. Operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fukuoka Financial Group, the firm primarily focuses on fostering corporate innovation and supporting emerging technology businesses within the Kyushu region and the broader Japanese market. The organization currently manages one active fund in the market alongside five closed investment vehicles, and has executed at least nineteen known fund commitments to date. Recent capital deployment activity includes a strategic commitment to Partners Fund II in April 2025 and the successful closing of the Kyushu Open Innovation Fund II in June 2023. The firm's investment operations are led by key personnel including partners Dai Tsujikawa and Masayuki Matsunaga, and the organization was officially established in 2016.
Key people at FFG Venture Business Partners.
It supports local GAP funding programs (PARKS) in partnership with regional universities, fostering early-stage innovation and academic spin-offs.
It supports local GAP funding programs (PARKS) in partnership with regional universities, fostering early-stage innovation and academic spin-offs.
Key people at FFG Venture Business Partners.
FFG Venture Business Partners is the corporate venture capital arm of Fukuoka Financial Group, established in 2016 and headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan. The firm operates the largest venture fund in its region, with a primary objective to provide substantial and continuous risk capital to emerging startups. It functions as a traditional regional bank venture capital entity, aiming to foster innovation and growth within the local ecosystem.
The firm's strategic focus involves supporting the development of new businesses and technologies. This includes making direct investments and engaging in partnerships that enhance the regional startup landscape. FFG Venture Business Partners plays a crucial role in bridging financial resources with promising ventures, thereby contributing to the economic vitality of Fukuoka and surrounding areas by enabling the growth of innovative companies.
In collaboration with SBI Investment, FFG Venture Business Partners launched a ¥9 billion CVC fund, further expanding its capacity to deploy capital into innovative companies. This partnership underscores its commitment to large-scale enterprise venture capital operations. The firm's activities extend to supporting local GAP funding programs, known as PARKS, which are conducted in partnership with regional universities. These initiatives are designed to foster early-stage innovation and provide foundational support for academic spin-offs and nascent ventures.
FFG Venture Business Partners' operational scope encompasses various industries, with a particular interest in sectors such as communication, technology, and marketing capabilities. Managers within the firm are involved in business strategy for these areas, indicating a targeted approach to investment and portfolio development. The firm's comprehensive strategy aims to both capitalize on and cultivate regional technological advancements, reinforcing its position as a key player in the Japanese venture ecosystem.
FFG Venture Business Partners has 11 tracked investments across 11 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.3M Series A in InsightX in February 2026.