Japan Bank for International Cooperation is a Tokyo-based Japanese policy-based financial institution providing debt and related strategic capital for international projects and overseas business involving Japan. It finances export, import, overseas investment and infrastructure-related activity, with focus areas including energy and natural resources, infrastructure, industrial competitiveness, SMEs and environment-related financing. It is most relevant for sponsors and companies seeking public-sector bank financing, guarantees or equity-linked support across Japan and global markets rather than conventional venture funding.