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Japanet Expands US Pegasus CVC Fund to 30 Billion Yen

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Published Apr 15, 2026 6:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:09 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Japanet Holdings has increased its Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund size to 30 billion yen to accelerate global investments.
The fund focuses on Generative AI, Physical AI, and Space Tech, having already invested in firms like SpaceX and OpenAI.

Japanet Holdings has increased its Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund size to 30 billion yen to accelerate global investments. The fund focuses on Generative AI, Physical AI, and Space Tech, having already invested in firms like SpaceX and OpenAI.

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Japanet Holdings Co., Ltd. announced the expansion of its Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund, managed in partnership with Silicon Valley-based Pegasus Tech Ventures, to approximately 30 billion yen. Since its inception in 2021 with 5 billion yen, the fund has invested in major global startups including SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI. The scale-up aims to accelerate strategic investments in cutting-edge fields such as Generative AI, Physical AI (AI with physical embodiment), and Space Tech. Beyond financial support, Japanet will leverage its media platform, 'BS10,' to introduce global innovations to the Japanese public. Pegasus Tech Ventures, a leading CVC management firm, oversees assets totaling approximately 300 billion yen and has supported over 290 companies globally.

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The fund prioritizes Generative AI, Physical AI, and Space Tech (space development technologies).

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