Development finance institution

Japan Bank for International Cooperation

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Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is a Japanese policy-based financial institution wholly owned by the Government of Japan. Established on 1 October 1999 (in its initial form) and independently re-established on 1 April 2012, its objective is to contribute to the sound development of Japan and the international economy and society. As an investor (LP), JBIC uses its Equity Participation function to make capital contributions to companies in which Japanese firms hold equity stakes in overseas projects, to Japanese start-ups expanding overseas, and to third-party investment funds in which Japanese companies play a significant role. Its investment strategy emphasises the promotion of overseas development and the securement of strategically critical natural resources, the maintenance and improvement of the international competitiveness of Japanese industries, and the promotion of projects to preserve the global environment, often through its "GREEN operations" initiative. Investments are typically made alongside Japanese companies to support their international business expansion and sustainability goals.