Fund Name: | the Japan Venture Philanthropy Fund (JVPF) |
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Fund Amount: | ¥972 million (as of the end of March 2022) |
Established: | March 2013 |
Managed By: | the Nippon Foundation Social Innovation and Investment Foundation Social Investment Partners |
We focus on areas that contribute in sustaining the Japanese society through fostering the next generation.
Unequal educational opportunity due to economic inequality,
Increase of the socially withdrawn/NEETs,
Increase in youth unemployment,
Increase in the population of young homeless etc.
Aging population and declining birthrate,
Difficulty for women to continue working,
Difficulty in child rearing due to changes in family structure (expansion of nuclear families) etc.
Weakening of the regional community,
Ailing primary industries.
Selection of the organization to provide support based on 5 selection criteria (1-3 organizations selected per year)
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Selection & Evaluation (Entry) |
Target Research | ・Research target organizations to support based on selection criteria, select group of candidates for funding |
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Selection of Candidates |
・Evaluate the feasibility of target organizations, select final candidate based on specific aid proposals and expectations on the target's business growth ・Advise the Fund's Grant Committee on the selection process |
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Support (Adding value) |
Formulation of Strategy & Goals |
・Based on knowledge obtained through the evaluation of business feasibility, discuss strategy with support receiving organization, set up detailed business plan, period of funding and project to be funded ・Consult with support receiving organization to establish performance indicators and business goals |
Funding | ・Provide the necessary financial support through the fund to business activities in order to achieve its goals. |
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Strategy Implementation Support |
・In addition to SIP-supported projects, outside resources from pro-bono partners and cooperative network may be brought in as needed for non-financial support |
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Regular Progress Evaluation |
・Progress is monitored, continuation of support is discussed and determined |
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Reporting | ・Carry out reporting activities based on the use of indicators which have been agreed upon, and provide feedback to the support receiving organization. |
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End of Support (Exit) |
Exit Decision | ・Termination of support is determined based on consultation with supporting organization through the monitoring process (1) when the business phase has reached the exit level agreed upon at the start of funding, or (2) if supporting organization becomes unable to meet quality standards for selection |
Evaluation of Outcome & Follow-Up |
・Introduce external financial and network support as needed to support the continuation and expansion of the supporting organization's business ・Prepare progress reports throughout funding period, reporting to the Fund and to external stakeholders |
Organization Name | Field | Location | Activities | Period | Funding Amount |
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Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
Provides a comprehensive approach to bullying through an anonymous app that allows people to talk to and report bullying, and anti-bullying awareness classes | September 2021 |
¥30 million | Equity | |||
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Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo |
To address social indifference through study tours, event planning, online salons and owned media, etc., so that each individual can see social issues as his or her own and aim for solutions. | June 2021 |
¥30 million | Equity | |||
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Chiyoda-ku Tokyo |
Through side job matching of professionals in urban areas with companies in rural areas, offers a flexibile workstyle without restrictions of location, time, or affiliation, that ultimately would lead to indreased number of people involved in local community | June 2021 |
¥29.96 million | Bond, Equity |
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Shinjuku-ku Tokyo |
Aims to provide fundamental solution to any type of difficulties faced by children in relative poverty, through learning assistance, providing secure places, and knowledge development and deployment | May 2021 |
¥37.24 million | Grant | |||
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Koto-ku, Tokyo |
Provide study vouchers to children from low income households in aim to resolve disparities in access to education | August 2019 |
March 2022 |
¥45 million | Grant | ||
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Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
Provide programs tailored to teachers seeking “21st century style” active learning to improve educational standards | September 2018 |
September 2021 |
¥30 million | Grant | ||
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Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
Offers retail products and consultation blending artisan techniques and modern design to connect Japanese traditions to the next generation | October 2017 |
October 2020 |
¥20 million | Common stock | ||
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Chiba prefecture |
Support for developmentally challenged pre-school age children and their parents |
March 2016 |
March 2019 |
¥30 million | Grant | ||
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Kanazawa prefecture | promotes community building for parents to share the responsibilities of childcare amongst their peers. |
September 2015 |
August 2019 |
¥30 million | Convertible Bond | ||
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Minato-ku, Tokyo |
Selects and trains teachers mainly from candidates with business background and delegate them to public schools |
January 2015 |
December 2019 |
¥30 million | Grant | ||
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Minato-ku, Tokyo |
Operates after-school programs for elementary school students |
December 2013 |
March 2017 |
¥20 million | Grant |