Japan Finance Corporation's value of startup loans FY 2014-2023
In the fiscal year 2023, loans to startups in Japan granted by the Japan Finance Corporation (JFC) prior to or within one year of starting the business amounted to 130.1 billion Japanese yen. The Japan Finance Corporation is a public financial institution that is owned by the Japanese government. Among other activities, the JFC provides loans to micro-businesses, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and start-ups.