Corporate venture investment · Business services

PUBLIC CONNECT receives investment from NANKAI NEXT Ventures

The NANKAI corporate venture investor backs a Japanese platform connecting jobseekers with government and local authority roles.

NANKAI NEXT Ventures has completed an investment in PUBLIC CONNECT, announced on 6 November 2026. The amount and financing stage were not disclosed.

PUBLIC CONNECT operates a recruitment platform for government agencies and local authorities in Japan. Candidates can find public-sector vacancies, learn about employers and complete applications, while recruiting organisations use the service to reach jobseekers and manage hiring.

The corporate venture investor said it would support PUBLIC CONNECT’s business expansion and growth. The investment extends NANKAI NEXT Ventures’ backing of businesses developing new services and industries.

Use of funds

Business expansion

Funding history

Corporate venture investment · This roundUndisclosed

Sources

  1. Public Connect capital partnership announcementprtimes.jp · Nov 6, 2026
  2. public-connect.co.jp