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Top 10 Art Angel Investors in Japan (August 2026)

The most active angel investors investing in Japan Art startups. This investor list is updated monthly from the Shizune investor database, ranked by number of investments in Japan Art startup companies. Find investors to raise a Seed, Series A or Angel round with Shizune.
Investor Relevant Deals Geography Stage Focus Round Size
Ryosuke Matsumoto
Angel
2 Japan Seed, Angel, Series A Art, Software, Reservations $2.8M–$28M
Oki Matsumoto
Angel
1 Japan, Taiwan, Australia Angel, Seed, Series A Information Technology, FinTech, Software $2.1M–$20M
Taiga Matsuyama
Angel
1 Japan, United States Seed, Angel, Series A Software, Internet, Analytics $250k–$9.2M
Ryutaro Katayama
Angel
1 Japan Series A Art, Blockchain, Information Technology
Sotaro Karasawa
Angel
1 Japan Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel Software, Blockchain, Art $948k–$14M
Kunihiro Tanaka
Angel
1 Japan Seed, Series B, Venture - Series Unknown Consulting, Manufacturing, Cloud Computing $482k–$7.5M
Sachiko Kuno
Angel
1 Japan Angel Art, Social Media, Museums and Historical Sites
Kazuma Yamauchi
Angel
1 Japan, Singapore, United States Seed, Angel Content, Software, Information Technology $1.5M–$2.5M
Mai Fujimoto
Angel
1 Japan, Canada, Vietnam Seed, Series A Blockchain, Marketplace, Information Technology $1.2M–$8.5M
Shota Horii
Angel
1 Japan Seed Internet, Information Technology, Art $786k–$7.9M
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Ryosuke Matsumoto
Angel · Minato, Chiba, Japan · 2 investments in Japan Art startups

Ryosuke Matsumoto is the Founder / CEO at Kankak. Ryosuke Matsumoto attended Chuo University.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Art, Software, Reservations
  • Stage:Seed, Angel, Series A
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 12
  • Round size: Seed $2.8M–$14M; Series A $15M–$28M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • 6curry — 6curry is a brand that creates a new community around “curry”, one of the world's best Japanese foods. The concept is to mix many people and ideas like curry made by mixing various ingredients and spices. Original menu development, weekly events are held in the central kitchen, open only to members. We design and produce communication bornfrom food, such as event catering for over 500 people and communication proposals within the company.
  • TRiCERA — TRiCERA provides a platform for artists to advance their careers. It breaks down the barriers of language and distance that artists from all over the world face. It fosters an environment in which participating artists can freely sell their works to collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide.
  • Vivid Garden — vivid garden is an Agriculture company.
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Oki Matsumoto
Angel · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 1 investments in Japan Art startups

Oki Matsumoto is based out of Tokyo, Tokyo and is the Executive Chairperson of Coincheck Group. Oki previously worked at JPX Market Innovation & Research as a Outside Director. Oki Matsumoto attended The University of Tokyo.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, FinTech, Software
  • Stage:Angel, Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, Taiwan, Australia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 8
  • Round size: Angel $2.1M–$20M
  • Lead/follow: 13% lead, 87% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Toposware — From pioneering cryptographic research to engineering global-scale distributed systems technologies, Toposware is committed to solving the hardest problems to advance open internet standards.
  • WATASHIHA — WATASHIHA is a communication company.
  • Space Walker — SPACE WALKER specializes in design, manufacture and sale of peripheral components.
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Taiga Matsuyama
Angel · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 1 investments in Japan Art startups

Taiga Matsuyama graduated form Waseda University, Matsuyama has been engaged in venture company support for more than ten years in Tokyo, after experience as a consultant at Accenture.Matsuyama became one of the board member of NetAge, Inc (IPO 2006), start-up incubator known by having invested in MIXI – Japanese top SNS and support severalstart-up companies.He also has contributed to the activity for create the start-up eco-system in Tokyo through the NPO Organization BVA (Bit Valley Association). Currently he has established Kronos Fund with angel investors, venture capital fund for investment in emerging early-stage companies.Kronos Fund has invested in more than 20 companies.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Internet, Analytics
  • Stage:Seed, Angel, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 12
  • Round size: Seed $250k–$9.2M; Angel $320k–$3.7M; Series A $5M–$5.3M
  • Lead/follow: 17% lead, 83% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Shippo — Shippo is the best multi-carrier shipping software for e-commerce businesses. Find the best shipping rates, integrate with e-commerce platforms, print shipping labels, track package delivery, and verify addresses with either our shipping API or web app.
  • CAMPFIRE — Campfire engages in the planning, development, and operation of a crowd funding platform.They operate the largest cloud funding platform in Japan [CAMPFIRE (campfire)], which supports "whoever wants to start something."The fee is 5% of the domestic level, and about 15,000 projects have collected about $70million in total from over700,000 people.
  • Spectra Japan — Spectra is a Provision of services for artists and fans company.
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Ryutaro Katayama
Angel · 1 investments in Japan Art startups

He holds a BA in Economics and a Master of Sociology from Keio University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. After regenerating many companies as president, he served as a representative of Giuliani Partners Japan and the president of Japan's oldest and largest art auction company Christie's Japan. He has also served as a number ofprominent corporate outside directors and director of art groups. Participated in the creation of Whiz Partners, a leading venture capital firm, and is still a managing partner of international venture capital.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Art, Blockchain, Information Technology
  • Stage:Series A
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Startbahn — Startbahn aims to realize a richer society by providing the technology needed by artists and people involved with art all over the world. We are developing Startbahn Cert., a service that issues blockchain certificates for artworks, and promoting the development of Startrail, a blockchain infrastructure that is the basis for Startbahn Cert. We alsorun joint projects with other companies.
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Sotaro Karasawa
Angel · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 1 investments in Japan Art startups

Sotaro Karasawa - Chief Technology Officer @ STAR FESTIVAL

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Blockchain, Art
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 8
  • Round size: Seed $948k–$14M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Taian — Taian, which specializes in bridal industry services and software. They also provide ''Concept Marry,'' which allows couples to design invites and seating charts that match their wedding theme, as well as display guest information on Oiwaii.
  • Cloudbase — Cloudbase is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of cloud services and management.
  • OPERA TECH — OPERA Lead is a sales-focused AI web chatbot service from Opera Technology that turns websites into 24/7 "exhibit booths" for lead generation.It deploys AI sales assistants on existing sites (via simple tag embedding, no redesign needed) to engage the 99% of visitors who don't convert via inbound methods alone. Key capabilitiesinclude direct booking of meetings, guiding users to whitepapers/webinars, and targeted lead qualification for efficient deal progression.
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Kunihiro Tanaka
Angel · Osaka, Osaka, Japan · 1 investments in Japan Art startups

Kunihiro Tanaka is a President/CEO of Sakura Internet Inc.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Consulting, Manufacturing, Cloud Computing
  • Stage:Seed, Series B, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 11
  • Round size: Seed $482k–$1.1M; Series B $1.5M–$7.5M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Stayway — Stayway is operating the world's largest hotel and vacation facility search and comparison site.
  • Tooon — Tooon Inc. is a technology company that deals with development and operations of business management tools .
  • Acompany — Acompany provides products and consulting development related to secret computing.
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Sachiko Kuno
Angel · 1 investments in Japan Art startups

Sachiko Kuno - Co-Founder, President & CEO @ Halcyon Incubator

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Art, Social Media, Museums and Historical Sites
  • Stage:Angel
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • ARTLOGUE — ARTLOGUE is an arts tech company that innovates in the art industry through technology. It is also a social art media that works to solve social problems that make use of art. It was established on July 7, 2017.
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Kazuma Yamauchi
Angel · 1 investments in Japan Art startups

Kazuma Yamauchi

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Content, Software, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Angel
  • Geography: Japan, Singapore, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 7
  • Round size: Seed $1.5M–$2.5M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Sozi — The core members of Sozi are information technology experts. I have been involved in communication and web service development in the information society. On the other hand, each is familiar with many contents such as manga, anime, and illustrations .
  • Anique — Anique is a service that utilizes blockchain technology to make artworks.
  • Misaky Tokyo — Marine plant-based, handmade Japanese sweets. These crystal treats are individually handcrafted, the perfect gift idea! Vegan, gluten-free, and additive-free confectionery, with stunning flavors such as Yuzu, Matcha, and Rose. Supporting artisans in their craft. Japanese luxury sweets with a surprise inside.
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Mai Fujimoto
Angel · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 1 investments in Japan Art startups

Mai Fujimoto is known domestically and internationally as Miss Bitcoin. She has been promoting the spread of Bitcoin around the world since 2011.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Blockchain, Marketplace, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, Canada, Vietnam

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 12
  • Round size: Seed $1.2M–$8.5M; Series A $4M–$7.5M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • RSS3 — RSS3 is an open protocol designed for content and social networks in the Web 3.0 era.
  • GCR DAO — Global Coin Research is a Community-led DAO for Web3 Research & Investing. We source, vet & fund Pre-Seed to Series A opportunities. Join to Invest Together!
  • Brand New Vision — Brand New Vision uses smart contracts to help creators sell digital fashion and other accessories.
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Shota Horii
Angel · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 1 investments in Japan Art startups

Shota Horii

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Internet, Information Technology, Art
  • Stage:Seed
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 7
  • Round size: Seed $786k–$7.9M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Lecto — Lecto provides Saas solutions to eliminate the tedious practices behind financial services
  • Respo — Respo is a service that enables people to save money by buying things at a discount.
  • TripBox Japan — TripBox Japan aim of providing a service where information can be obtained with the same quality as your country anywhere in the world.
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Art Angel investor funding in Japan at a glance

Stats across 8 deals from 23 investors.

23
investors
in Japan Art startups
8
deals
in Japan Art startups
$5.5M
median round
in Japan Art startups
0%
lead investors
lead at least one round
38%
Seed
most common funding stage

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