# JFR MIRAI CREATORS Fund

> JFR MIRAI CREATORS Fund is a VC fund backing Information Technology, SNS and Content. See 13 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Total investments: 13
- Last investment: Jul 2026
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: https://cvc.j-front-retailing.com

JFR MIRAI CREATORS Fund is a VC fund focused on Information Technology and SNS. JFR MIRAI CREATORS Fund (CVC of J. Front Retailing)

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Information Technology | 3 | 23% |
| SNS | 2 | 15% |
| Content | 2 | 15% |
| Internet | 2 | 15% |
| Software | 2 | 15% |

30 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series B | 4 | 31% |
| Seed | 1 | 8% |
| Series C | 1 | 8% |
| Series D | 1 | 8% |
| Secondary Market | 1 | 8% |

6 stages tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Taian | Taian, which specializes in bridal industry services and software. They also provide ''Concept Marry,'' which allows couples to design invites and seating charts that match their wedding theme, as well as display guest information on Oiwaii. | $4.4M | Series B | Jul 31, 2026 |  |
| TableCheck | TableCheck empowers restaurant operators worldwide to maximize guest engagement, reservations, and table utilization.We analyze and evaluate data from restaurants and use this information to create a more vibrant dining experience for their customers.Our team of creative minds is continuously seeking to drive innovative solutions to support ourrestaurant partners. TableCheck’s restaurant management tools give restaurants the power and flexibility to provide seamless customer experiences for every guest from the moment they make reservations. " |  | Secondary Market | Apr 17, 2026 |  |
| Japan Culture and Technology | Japan Culture and Technology assists artists and craftspeople in expanding their activities by providing IT support. | $7.8M | Series B | May 15, 2025 |  |
| Japan Culture and Technology | Japan Culture and Technology assists artists and craftspeople in expanding their activities by providing IT support. | $7.8M | Series B | May 15, 2025 |  |
| Japan Culture and Technology | Japan Culture and Technology assists artists and craftspeople in expanding their activities by providing IT support. | $7.8M | Series B | May 15, 2025 |  |
| Sanu | SANU is a home subscription service company that guides customers on a first-come, first-served basis as the number of slots increases. They develop a hotel and residence platform that offers a monthly subscription and proposes a lifestyle with another house in nature. | $23.6M | Series B | May 12, 2025 |  |
| Tanp | Gracia is an EC business and media business that provides coloring precious moments and enriching human connections. | $7M | Venture - Series Unknown | Sep 24, 2024 |  |
| NearMe | NearMe's mission is to solve any inefficiencies in society by providing a platform that utilizes technology, and realize a sustainable and enjoyable society and community. NearMe. is a car sharing service where you can find people who want to go in the same direction by taxi. | $3.1M | Series C | Jun 13, 2024 |  |
| NearMe | NearMe's mission is to solve any inefficiencies in society by providing a platform that utilizes technology, and realize a sustainable and enjoyable society and community. NearMe. is a car sharing service where you can find people who want to go in the same direction by taxi. | $3.1M | Series C | Jun 13, 2024 |  |
| NearMe | NearMe's mission is to solve any inefficiencies in society by providing a platform that utilizes technology, and realize a sustainable and enjoyable society and community. NearMe. is a car sharing service where you can find people who want to go in the same direction by taxi. | $3.1M | Series C | Jun 13, 2024 |  |

10 of 13 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Global Brain Corporation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/global-brain-corporation) — VC Fund, 7 deals together
- [DBJ Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dbj-capital) — VC Fund, 6 deals together
- [Mitsubishi UFJ Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — VC Fund, 5 deals together
- [MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC)](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mitsui-sumitomo-insuarance-venture-capital) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [JIC Venture Growth Investments](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jic-venture-growth-investments) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Joyance Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/joyance-partners) — VC Fund, 3 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does JFR MIRAI CREATORS Fund invest in?

JFR MIRAI CREATORS Fund invests primarily in Information Technology, SNS and Content startups, most often at Series B and Seed stage. Most of the 13 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did JFR MIRAI CREATORS Fund last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for JFR MIRAI CREATORS Fund closed in Jul 2026. Shizune tracks 13 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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