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JAL Launches "JAL Innovation Fund II" to Lead Future Societal Transformation

Tokyo, JAPAN―Building on its 2019 CVC success, Japan Airlines (JAL) announces the launch of JAL Innovation Fund II. Marking a milestone, JAL becomes the first airline in Asia to operate a fully in-house corporate venture capital fund. The fund is managed by Japan Airlines Ventures, Inc. (JALV), a Delaware-incorporated subsidiary headquartered in Silicon Valley. By transitioning from a joint-venture model to this unified in-house structure, JALV combines investment  with business collaboration to maximize strategic agility.

As JAL’s "exploration engine," JALV connects the company’s corporate assets with disruptive global startups. Beyond core aviation, mileage, and sustainability, the fund aggressively targets untapped frontier territories and high-potential technologies. Through this bold expansion, JAL is positioning itself at the forefront of societal change, redefining the future of aviation for customers worldwide.

Investment Focus of "JAL Innovation Fund II"

JAL Innovation Fund II marks a bold expansion beyond JAL’s core aviation and mobility roots. The fund ventures into uncharted territories, targeting disruptive business models and technologies that will define the future. Through strategic resource allocation to these high-growth sectors, JAL remains committed to maintaining its position at the forefront of global innovation.

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