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JAPANET EXPANDS VC FUND ON AI INVESTMENT WINS

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TUE, APR 21, 2026

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Japanese home shopping company Japanet Holdings is expanding its venture capital fund alongside San Jose-based Pegasus Tech Ventures, capitalizing on successful early investments in AI and space startups.

Japanet's VC expansion follows profitable bets on Anthropic and xAI, two major players in artificial intelligence development. The company's portfolio also includes early stakes in SpaceX and OpenAI, positioning it among Japanese investors with significant exposure to transformative tech sectors. The partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures signals Japanet's commitment to deepening its presence in venture capital beyond its core home shopping business. The expansion allows the company to diversify revenue streams while supporting emerging technology companies. Japanet's track record of backing Anthropic and xAI demonstrates successful pattern recognition in identifying high-potential AI ventures before mainstream adoption. The company joins other non-traditional investors leveraging capital into early-stage tech as AI infrastructure becomes increasingly central to multiple industries. Details on the fund's size and investment strategy remain undisclosed.

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