Yamato Social Impact Investment Business Limited Partnership

Yamato Social Impact Investment Business Limited Partnership functions as an early-stage venture capital fund, focused on impact investments within Japan. A 2023 vintage, it is co-managed by Nanto Capital Partners and Capital Medica Ventures. The fund deploys capital into innovative Japanese ventures, utilizing a 10 to 15-year horizon to generate social returns.

Established in October 2022, this fund represents a key initiative within Yamato Holdings' commitment to community welfare and regional revitalization. Its genesis stems from the insight that targeted investment effectively addresses Japan's social challenges. This dedicated vehicle aims to cultivate innovators and practitioners, driving societal change.

The partnership supports emerging Japanese companies and projects with financial promise and tangible social or environmental impact. Its strategic capital accelerates solutions for complex societal issues. The fund's long-term vision is to foster enduring social value, empower innovative enterprises, and contribute to a resilient Japan.