{"id":8298,"date":"2026-05-29T13:54:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T04:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirai-works.co.jp\/consulnext\/?post_type=column&p=8298"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T01:54:20","slug":"8298","status":"publish","type":"column","link":"https:\/\/mirai-works.co.jp\/consulnext\/en\/column\/8298\/","title":{"rendered":"What is VC (Venture Capital)? Explaining the Job Description and Characteristics of People Who Are Suited for It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

VC (Venture Capital) is a profession that supports the growth of startup companies through investment<\/strong>. Since specialized knowledge and skills are required for investment decisions and company support, it is important to understand what kind of people are suited for this work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article provides a detailed explanation of the basic knowledge of VC, job descriptions, required skills, and the characteristics of people who are and are not suited for VC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will share useful information for those considering a career change to the VC industry, so please use it as a reference.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What is VC (Venture Capital)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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“VC (Venture Capital)” is an investment company that invests in companies with expected growth potential and supports their business through funding<\/strong>. “Venture” means “adventurous entrepreneurship,” and “Capital” means “capital\/funds.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The VC business model involves profiting by selling unlisted shares when investee companies go public (IPO) or are acquired by other companies (M&A).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VCs raise funds from financial institutions, corporations, and investors to form and manage funds (investment trusts). Beyond providing capital, they also offer management support and strategic advice to enhance corporate value, boosting the growth of their investee companies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For startup companies, VCs are important funding sources that provide management know-how and networks, and are indispensable partners for business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Main Types of VC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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VCs are classified into several types based on their parent organization, purpose, and management policy. Here is an explanation of each type and its characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Institution-Based Venture Capital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are backed by financial institutions such as banks, securities firms, and insurance companies. They are capable of large-scale investments leveraging abundant financial resources, and are characterized by a track record of investments across a wide range of fields<\/strong>. They may also focus on specific industries or fields with expected growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government-Based Venture Capital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Operated by national or local governments, these VCs aim to promote domestic industry development and technological innovation<\/strong>. They are characterized by investments closely tied to policy, with a focus on growth support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

University-Based Venture Capital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These VCs make investments aimed at the practical application of innovations born from academic research and technology development<\/strong>. They are particularly focused on investing in and supporting startup companies that commercialize research results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corporate Venture Capital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Operated by large corporations, these VCs aim to promote their own growth and incorporate new technologies<\/strong>. They often make strategic investments with an emphasis on synergies with their own business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional Venture Capital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Backed by specific prefectures or municipalities, these VCs aim for economic revitalization and industry development<\/strong>. By providing funds to promising companies in the region and supporting their business growth, they promote the development of the regional economy as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overseas Venture Capital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the enormous investment scale of overseas companies, these VCs support businesses from a global perspective. Having bases outside the country, their strength lies in the ability to leverage global networks to provide cross-border growth opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent Venture Capital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without belonging to any specific corporation or financial institution, these VCs conduct flexible investment activities based on their own funds. Because they do not depend on a specific parent company, they are characterized by the ability to respond to diverse business models and growth areas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, investment track records have been increasing within Japan as well.<\/p>\n\n\n

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