Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry is a government agency based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2001, the mission of the agency is to develop Japan's economy and industry by focusing on promoting economic vitality in private companies and smoothly advancing external economic relationships, and to secure stable and efficient supply of energy and mineral resources. The assets of the agency are managed by the executive management team.Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry is currently investing in private equity or venture capital.