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Top 50 Community VC Funds & Investors in Japan (November 2026)

The most active venture capital funds investing in Japan Community startups. This investor list is updated monthly from the Shizune investor database, ranked by number of investments in Japan Community startup companies. Find investors to raise a Seed, Series A or Venture - Series Unknown round with Shizune.
Investor Relevant Deals Geography Stage Focus Round Size
East Ventures
VC Fund
22 Japan, Indonesia, Singapore Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce $165k–$27M
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
VC Fund
18 Japan, United States, Israel Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Seed Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing $482k–$19M
ANRI
VC Fund
18 Japan, United States, Indonesia Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown Software, Health Care, Information Technology $253k–$34M
Global Brain Corporation
VC Fund
15 Japan, United States, South Korea Series A, Series B, Venture - Series Unknown Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology $516k–$48M
JAFCO
VC Fund
15 Japan, United States, India Series A, Series B, Venture - Series Unknown Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence $1.4M–$36M
SMBC Venture Capital
VC Fund
14 Japan, United States, Singapore Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Series B Software, Information Technology, Health Care $712k–$34M
Incubate Fund
VC Fund
12 Japan, United States, India Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence $289k–$20M
Nissay Capital
VC Fund
11 Japan, United States, Ethiopia Venture - Series Unknown, Seed, Series A Health Care, Software, Information Technology $455k–$11M
UNITED
VC Fund
9 Japan, Nigeria, Indonesia Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown Apps, Software, Information Technology $645k–$12M
Japan Finance Corporation
VC Fund
9 Japan, Kenya, Hong Kong Debt Financing, Seed, Venture - Series Unknown Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology $196k–$13M
Venture United
VC Fund
9 Japan Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Series A Software, Travel, Apps $200k–$14M
Genesia Ventures
VC Fund
9 Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence $404k–$11M
Mizuho Capital
VC Fund
9 Japan, United States, Singapore Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Series B Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence $581k–$47M
ANOBAKA
VC Fund
8 Japan, United States, India Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Series A Artificial Intelligence, Software, Information Technology $283k–$10M
Monex Ventures
VC Fund
7 Japan, United States, China Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown Software, Financial Services, FinTech $372k–$17M
Globis Capital Partners
VC Fund
7 Japan, United States, Israel Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Series B Software, Information Technology, Internet $1.7M–$69M
Money Forward Venture Partners
VC Fund
7 Japan, United States, Hong Kong Seed, Series A Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence $644k–$33M
W ventures
VC Fund
7 Japan, Indonesia, United States Seed, Series A Information Technology, Content, Internet $382k–$37M
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC)
VC Fund
6 Japan, United States, India Venture - Series Unknown, Seed, Series A Software, Manufacturing, Information Technology $482k–$16M
MPower Partners
VC Fund
6 Japan, United States, Indonesia Series B, Seed, Series A Health Care, Information Technology, Manufacturing $846k–$43M
Mint
VC Fund
6 Japan, Singapore Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Manufacturing $283k–$52M
B Dash Ventures
VC Fund
5 Japan, Taiwan, Switzerland Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Series A Information Technology, Apps, Internet $524k–$41M
Hiroshima Venture Capital
VC Fund
5 Japan Venture - Series Unknown, Series B, Seed Manufacturing, E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence $286k–$12M
Nextblue
VC Fund
5 Japan, United States, United Kingdom Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A Software, Women's, Information Technology $454k–$18M
STRIVE
VC Fund
5 Japan, India, Indonesia Seed, Series A, Series B Software, E-Commerce, Internet $500k–$25M
Headline Asia (formerly Infinity Ventures)
VC Fund
5 Japan, China, United States Seed, Series A, Series B Software, FinTech, Internet $408k–$28M
Vector
VC Fund
5 Japan, Indonesia Venture - Series Unknown, Seed, Corporate Round Software, Apps, Internet $161k–$14M
Shizuoka Capital
VC Fund
5 Japan Series A, Venture - Series Unknown, Series B Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence $532k–$52M
DNX Ventures
VC Fund
5 Japan, United States, Canada Seed, Series A, Series B Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence $482k–$38M
XTech Ventures
VC Fund
5 Japan, Italy, United Arab Emirates Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence $480k–$11M
Z Venture Capital
VC Fund
5 Japan, South Korea, United States Seed, Series A, Series B Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence $613k–$52M
Recruit Strategic Partners
VC Fund
4 United States, Japan, India Series A, Series B, Seed E-Commerce, Software, FinTech $100k–$33M
Shinhan-GB Futureflow Investment
VC Fund
4 Japan Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown CAD, Pet, Sensor $624k–$6.3M
Daiwa Corporate Investment
VC Fund
4 Japan, United States, France Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Seed Software, Manufacturing, Health Care $310k–$9.2M
Yamaguchi Capital
VC Fund
4 Japan, India Venture - Series Unknown, Series B, Seed Apps, Software, Internet $650k–$132M
BEENEXT
VC Fund
4 India, Japan, Indonesia Seed, Series A, Series B Software, E-Commerce, FinTech $456k–$50M
ITOCHU Technology Ventures
VC Fund
4 Japan, United States, Belgium Series A, Series B, Venture - Series Unknown Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce $1.3M–$29M
F Ventures
VC Fund
4 Japan, Hong Kong Seed, Pre-Seed Information Technology, Software, Service Industry
Antler
VC Fund
3 Singapore, Australia, United Kingdom Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology $108k–$28M
SBI Investment
VC Fund
3 Japan, United States, South Korea Series B, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown Software, Information Technology, Financial Services $1.3M–$62M
Lifetime Ventures
VC Fund
3 Japan, South Africa, United Kingdom Seed, Pre-Seed Health Care, Software, Medical
Delight Ventures
VC Fund
3 Japan, United States, Malaysia Seed, Series A, Series B Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology $556k–$19M
Iyogin Capital
VC Fund
3 Japan Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Series B Manufacturing, Software, Health Care $816k–$340M
TLM
VC Fund
3 Japan, United States Seed, Angel, Series B Information Technology, Content, SNS $123k–$5.2M
MIRAISE
VC Fund
3 Japan, United States, Estonia Seed, Pre-Seed Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Consulting $372k–$14M
Startup Factory
VC Fund
3 Japan Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A E-Commerce, Sustainability, Apps $325k–$2.7M
SOURCENEXT
VC Fund
3 Japan, United States Seed, Angel, Series B Software, Reservations, Travel $2.6M–$2.6M
Mistletoe
VC Fund
3 Japan, United States, India Seed, Series A Information Technology, Software, Education $702k–$11M
iSGS Investment Works
VC Fund
3 Japan, United States, Hong Kong Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Series A E-Commerce, Internet, Software $351k–$52M
ABC Dream Ventures
VC Fund
3 Japan, Singapore Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Seed Software, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment $354k–$43M
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East Ventures
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 22 investments in Japan Community startups

East Ventures is an early stage venture capital (VC) focused on Southeast Asia, Indonesia & Japan. Success cases include Tokopedia, Traveloka, and Mercari.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, Indonesia, Singapore

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 722
  • Round size: Seed $173k–$5M; Series A $1.9M–$26M; Venture - Series Unknown $165k–$27M
  • Lead/follow: 41% lead, 59% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $150M in 2022

Portfolio highlights

  • Sisuta — Sisuta is a purpose-driven organization committed to addressing fundamental social issues by seamlessly integrating human insight with advanced technology, creating innovative solutions that empower individuals, strengthen communities, and unlock the full potential of both people and digital tools to drive sustainable social impact.
  • Tokoshie — Building infrastructure that inspires everyone to create.
  • EveryWill — Every WiLL will hasten the creation of a new logistical infrastructure that addresses social problems, beginning with the "way we receive" our products.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 18 investments in Japan Community startups

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital is a venture capital firm focusing on life science, ICT, and high technology investments.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Seed
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Israel

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 711
  • Round size: Seed $482k–$16M; Series A $1.2M–$19M; Venture - Series Unknown $525k–$11M
  • Lead/follow: 10% lead, 90% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $94M in 2020

Portfolio highlights

  • Caguuu — Caguuu offers high-quality designer furniture at affordable prices, through e-commerce, eliminating middlemen and store operating costs.
  • Luxna Biotech — Luxana Biotech is a biotechnology firm dedicated to promoting the practical use of safe and effective nucleic acid therapies. Utilizing nucleic acid chemistry technology, the company strives to provide nucleic acid medicines to patients suffering from diseases that currently lack effective treatments.
  • Link Therapeutics — Link Therapeutics specializes in developing therapeutic methods for targeting autoantibodies and identifying pathogenic autoantibodies.
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ANRI
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 18 investments in Japan Community startups

ANRI is a Japanese venture capital firm that mainly invests in seed and early-stage startups.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Health Care, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Indonesia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 324
  • Round size: Seed $253k–$9.4M; Series A $967k–$34M; Venture - Series Unknown $619k–$9.1M
  • Lead/follow: 25% lead, 75% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $102M in 2022

Portfolio highlights

  • Any Style — Any Style develops a messaging app from voice actors that regularly sends messages via subscription. It also engages in the planning and production of audio content and the VTuber production business.
  • Green Growth Co. — Green Growth Co. is a startup company engaged in next-generation infrastructure projects centered on renewable energy. The company develops grid-scale battery storage facilities and solar power plants, as well as revitalizes and trades secondary solar assets, thereby creating power sources for both local communities and corporations. It also supports the enhancement of power source value through initiatives such as the digitalization of existing generation facilities, repowering, conversion to the Feed-in Premium scheme, and the co-location of battery storage systems. Furthermore, by aggregating distributed renewable energy resources—via services such as aggregation, Power Purchase Agreements and retail supply—the company implements mechanisms to optimize supply and demand while fostering a circular flow of electricity within local regions. Green Growth also provides hands-on support to companies, assisting them with their Green Transformation initiatives as well as the formulation of power business strategies and the design of operational schemes.
  • Typewriter Therapeutics — Typewriter Therapeutics, Inc. develops mRNA-based gene therapies using a gene writing, or gene writing, platform for precise insertion of therapeutic genes into the genome. The company builds on transposon-based technologies originating from research by Professor Emeritus Haruhiko Fujiwara at the University of Tokyo. Its programs focus on all‑RNA,nonviral gene writing systems that repurpose natural genetic elements to address severe genetic disorders with limited treatment options. Typewriter Therapeutics conducts research and development across its U.S. and Japan operations and collaborates with investors and partners to advance genetic medicine candidates toward the clinic.
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Global Brain Corporation
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 15 investments in Japan Community startups

Global Brain Corporation is a venture capital firm that invests in companies from seed or early to pre-IPO startups. Global Brain has invested in 300+ startups from seed/early to pre-IPO startups and achieved 25 IPOs and 61 M&As as a result of providing hands-on support services and resources to its portfolio startups. Global Brain has managed a pure investment fund as well as multiple corporate venture capital funds partnered together with tier 1 public companies of telecom, real estate development, financial service, beverages, agriculture food, logistics, and electronic devices.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
  • Stage:Series A, Series B, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, United States, South Korea

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 858
  • Round size: Series A $1.9M–$28M; Series B $3.4M–$48M; Venture - Series Unknown $516k–$10M
  • Lead/follow: 30% lead, 70% follow
  • Last fund: Likely actively investing — fresh fund, raised $65M in 2025

Portfolio highlights

  • Josys — Stop letting runaway SaaS costs & unsecured SaaS access ruin your day. Josys is the only SaaS Management Platform that provides true 360-degree control.
  • LIFESCAPES — LIFESCAPES is a research and manufacturer of brain-computer interface equipment.
  • Deeping Source — Real-time Video Analytics based on Data Anonymization. High-accuracy computer vision for large-scale spaces: hypermarkets, shopping malls, convention centers, hospitals, logistics warehouses, construction sites, etc.
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JAFCO
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 15 investments in Japan Community startups

Since its founding in 1973, JAFCO has always worked with leading-edge entrepreneurs. The total capital commitments of its investment funds in Japan and overseas have exceeded 1 trillion yen and the number of portfolio IPOs to date has reached over 1,000. In addition to venture investment, JAFCO also carries out buyout investment and commit to the creations of innovative technologies and services worldwide. As entrepreneurs’ closest partner in bringing their visions to life, JAFCO provides support in areas of HR, marketing/ sales, and back-office operations, in addition to providing financing.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Series A, Series B, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, United States, India

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 391
  • Round size: Series A $2M–$33M; Series B $4.2M–$36M; Venture - Series Unknown $1.4M–$13M
  • Lead/follow: 36% lead, 64% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $567M in 2019

Portfolio highlights

  • CaTe — CaTe is based in Tokyo. CaTe develops and manufactures a Digital Therapeutic (DTx) for remote cardiac rehabilitation. Their invention allows heart disease patients to safely and successfully complete cardiac rehabilitation utilizing standing exercise in a confined space, such as at home, without the use of ergometers or similar instruments.
  • ADiXi — Adixi is a tech-driven business that supports the idea that people and technology may work together. It strives to open doors by utilizing cutting-edge technology, such as artificial intelligence, to promote long-term, sustainable corporate and societal progress.
  • Alxtal — Alxtal is a tech company who optimize the development, design, and manufacturing processes of the manufacturing industry with IT and AI.
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SMBC Venture Capital
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 14 investments in Japan Community startups

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and its group companies offer a broad range of financial services centered on banking. They are also engaged in the leasing, securities, credit card, investment, mortgage securitization, venture capital and other credit related businesses. The following lists the activities of SMBC, its subsidiaries and affiliates in the various business segments.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, Health Care
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Singapore

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 694
  • Round size: Series A $1.1M–$21M; Series B $2.3M–$34M; Venture - Series Unknown $712k–$12M
  • Lead/follow: 4% lead, 96% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2019

Portfolio highlights

  • LQUOM — QWAVE offers cryptography communication technology.
  • Etaily — Etaily provides e-commerce and retail solutions in the Philippines, enabling brands with end-to-end services, from store management to fulfillment.
  • Link Therapeutics — Link Therapeutics specializes in developing therapeutic methods for targeting autoantibodies and identifying pathogenic autoantibodies.
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Incubate Fund
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 12 investments in Japan Community startups

Incubate Fund is an independent early-stage venture capital that specializes in providing capital to technology startups at the seed stage. The firm built a portfolio of over 300 companies in Asia, taking 12 companies to public and 20 companies to M&A exit since 2010.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, United States, India

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 414
  • Round size: Seed $289k–$7M; Series A $1.5M–$20M; Venture - Series Unknown $368k–$8.1M
  • Lead/follow: 33% lead, 67% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $127M in 2024

Portfolio highlights

  • Akari Hosho — Akari Hosho provides a group of trusted professionals, including lawyers and judicial scriveners. Akari Hosho provides a guarantee service.
  • Black Cat Carnival — Tell us about anything development-related. Our founder, who launched Niconico Live, SUGAR and GANMA! from scratch, helps with planning, design, development and operations.
  • Carbon CryoCapture — Carbon CryoCapture specializes in the carbon dioxide separation systems aimed at creating economically viable, energy-efficient, and genuinely sustainable CO2 separation and recovery technologies. The company is dedicated to deploying cost-effective, efficient systems for CO2 capture that integrate smoothly with current infrastructures, all whileenhancing energy consumption and production. This enables clients to attain zero emissions throughout the development and application of resources.
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Nissay Capital
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 11 investments in Japan Community startups

Nissay Capital is a venture capital Company specializing in seed, start-up, growth capital, middle stage, and later stage investment.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Health Care, Software, Information Technology
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Ethiopia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 349
  • Round size: Seed $455k–$4.5M; Series A $1.2M–$11M; Venture - Series Unknown $899k–$7M
  • Lead/follow: 30% lead, 70% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $92M in 2019

Portfolio highlights

  • Indent — Indent creates products that help writers create original works such as novels, manga, screenplays, and game scenarios. They will work to create an environment in which artists can focus on their creations and enjoy sharing their work.
  • Spectronix — Spectronics is a development of new technologies and new applications to bring about innovation, focusing on the future of laser technology.
  • Zeal Boxing Fitness — Zeal Boxing Fitness combines power of sports with the power of technology to provide a service that allows to enjoy fitness.
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UNITED
VC Fund · Shibuya, Kanagawa, Japan · 9 investments in Japan Community startups

UNITED, Inc. is developing the smart phone app and the advertising technology business.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Apps, Software, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, Nigeria, Indonesia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 89
  • Round size: Seed $645k–$2.8M; Series A $868k–$6.5M; Venture - Series Unknown $1M–$12M
  • Lead/follow: 28% lead, 72% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • WAKA — WAKA is a studio that produces metaverse games and specializes in contract development for domestic businesses.
  • Rehabilitation 3.0 — Rehabilitation 3.0 focuses on a preventive medical system that provides AI assessment and tracking on health, exercise, mood, and wellness.
  • Movus Technologies — Movus Technologies Indonesia is automotive company that provides car ownership rental services.
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Japan Finance Corporation
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 9 investments in Japan Community startups, 71 in the past 12 months

Japan Finance provides a diversified portfolio of financial services to the small and medium enterprise sector.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
  • Stage:Debt Financing, Seed, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, Kenya, Hong Kong

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 402
  • Round size: Seed $282k–$1.8M; Debt Financing $196k–$13M; Venture - Series Unknown $635k–$11M
  • Lead/follow: 33% lead, 67% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Gecipe — Gecipe provides educational content in the virtual world of esports and is a metaverse education company. Their services include esports english, esports english conversation, and esports gym. For inquiries, telephone numbers and physical addresses are available on their website.
  • iCUREX — iCUREX is a medical-device startup and develops and commercializes medical devices using chitosan hydrogel technology.
  • HEARTBEATS — ventus is an Media and Entertainment based company.ventus aiming to be an entertainment company that provides technology that all fans can enjoy.
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Venture United
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 9 investments in Japan Community startups

Venture United is a provider of venture capital for entrepreneurs, especially for internet-related businesses.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Travel, Apps
  • Stage:Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Series A
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 51
  • Round size: Seed $200k–$14M; Series A $354k–$1.9M; Venture - Series Unknown $440k–$2.1M
  • Lead/follow: 10% lead, 90% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2017

Portfolio highlights

  • Zest — ZEST is an IT firm that offers consulting and management support services to its clients. It is based in Tokyo.
  • FamiOne — FamiOne is creating a society that will support the future of couples who want to receive children.
  • Meetcareer — Meetcareer offers a career programme. The users can understand their strengths and make use of them. The company identifies organizational issues for clients to investigate further, as well as issues based on hidden real intentions. The services help users consult with a professional career counsellor online and offer a text programme that isconducted by email, enabling clients to solve career development problems.
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Genesia Ventures
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 9 investments in Japan Community startups

Genesia Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on seed/early stage startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Since it's inception in Dec 2016, Genesia Ventures has invested in over 90 companies in Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and the US. Genesia Ventures invests in various sectors: SaaS, marketplace, Media, Finance, Insurance, RealEstate, Healthcare, Medical, Travel, Education, Manufacturing, Construction, HR, Agriculture, Sports, Retail, Entertainment, etc.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 241
  • Round size: Seed $462k–$5.7M; Series A $1.2M–$11M; Venture - Series Unknown $404k–$2.1M
  • Lead/follow: 43% lead, 57% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $110M in 2022

Portfolio highlights

  • THE PHAGE — The phage is a medical device company that focuses on developing AI technology to predict postprandial blood glucose levels.
  • AI Mage — AI Mage is an IT company that provides AI solutions for anime production business industries.
  • Umami United — Umami United is a plant-based food brand with unique focus on Japanese food technologies and traditional ingredients to make delicious and healthy food to unite people at one table. The wide lineups are designed to be vegan-friendly, buddhist friendly, and halal friendly for all.
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Mizuho Capital
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 9 investments in Japan Community startups

Mizuho is the venture capital firm affiliated to Mizuho Bank, the second-largest Japanese bank in terms of assets. The firm has headquarters in Tokyo. The firm has ¥49.6 billion JPY under management, focusing on information technology and biotechnology investments. Over 600 Mizuho companies have gone public. According to Nikkei, Mizuho is the fifth-largest venture capital firm in Japan. Mizuho Capital was formed in 2002 by the merger of Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital and IBJ Investment. Three firms were subsidiaries of Fuji Bank, Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank and the Industrial Bank of Japan respectively.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Singapore

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 564
  • Round size: Series A $1.4M–$32M; Series B $2.4M–$47M; Venture - Series Unknown $581k–$10M
  • Lead/follow: 5% lead, 95% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $92M in 2020

Portfolio highlights

  • CaTe — CaTe is based in Tokyo. CaTe develops and manufactures a Digital Therapeutic (DTx) for remote cardiac rehabilitation. Their invention allows heart disease patients to safely and successfully complete cardiac rehabilitation utilizing standing exercise in a confined space, such as at home, without the use of ergometers or similar instruments.
  • Flyle — Flyle provides a cloud based platform for product management helping customers to improve productivity & creativity in product development.
  • Crosssector — Crosssector provides sensor DX solutions for various kinds of construction and maintenance applications.
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ANOBAKA
VC Fund · Shibuya, Kanagawa, Japan · 8 investments in Japan Community startups, 10 in the past 12 months

ANOBAKA is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm with rich group resources to add value to seed-stage startups. ANOBAKA actively invests in and supports startups aiming to be a global leader in the innovative Internet business and promising to greatly grow up in the future. ANOBAKA's investment focuses on fledgling seed-stage startups. In addition to investment financing, ANOBAKA provides founders with a variety of business support such as development consulting by our engineers, sales support, and international marketing support.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, United States, India

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 181
  • Round size: Seed $283k–$1.9M; Series A $944k–$10M; Venture - Series Unknown $389k–$2.8M
  • Lead/follow: 24% lead, 76% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $31M in 2018

Portfolio highlights

  • IGU — IGU is a professional team dedicated to designing, refining, and delivering exceptional entertainment experiences. With a strong focus on creativity, quality, and innovation, IGU brings together talented professionals who transform ideas into engaging and memorable experiences.
  • GEMBA — GEMBA develops on-site improvement DX services specialising in the manufacturing industry.
  • NexusAdvisors — NexusAdvisors operates AvaCareer, an AI-powered recruitment platform that leverages intelligent AI agents to support both companies and job seekers by streamlining hiring processes, enhancing candidate matching, and improving recruitment efficiency.
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Monex Ventures
VC Fund · Minato, Chiba, Japan · 7 investments in Japan Community startups

Monex Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Japan that finances seed and early stage investments in startup companies.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Financial Services, FinTech
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, United States, China

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 99
  • Round size: Seed $372k–$2.9M; Series A $1M–$17M; Venture - Series Unknown $473k–$2.5M
  • Lead/follow: 12% lead, 88% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2018

Portfolio highlights

  • HEAL-lll — HEAL-lll is a multifaceted firm that merges healthcare, technology, and gamification to promote individual and organizational well-being.
  • Pale Blue — Water propulsion systems for sustainable space development
  • Rise — Rise is a credit-led platform that enables underserved consumers to access installment-based purchasing power.
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Globis Capital Partners
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 7 investments in Japan Community startups, 20 in the past 12 months

Globis Capital Partners (GCP) is a venture capital firm in Japan. With its combination of local business presence through Globis Group and the experience of Western VC experience, GCP has set new VC standards in Japan, with hands-on, and in-depth industry expertise.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, Internet
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Israel

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 215
  • Round size: Series A $2M–$35M; Series B $4.4M–$69M; Venture - Series Unknown $1.7M–$20M
  • Lead/follow: 42% lead, 58% follow
  • Last fund: Likely actively investing — fresh fund, raised $51M in 2026

Portfolio highlights

  • CADDi — CADDi analyzes and connects manufacturing data fragmented across departments, locations, and systems, turning it into an enterprise asset. It uses AI to transform how manufacturers make decisions and execute work.
  • Facilo — Facilo is a real estate communication provider that uses cloud computing to enhance sales and ease transactions of real estate brokerage.
  • kikitori — kikitori engages in the development and operation of applications and web systems in the fruit and vegetable distribution field.
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Money Forward Venture Partners
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 7 investments in Japan Community startups

Money Forward Venture Partners operates HIRAC FUND, a seed fund specializing in seed and early-stage startups.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Hong Kong

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 51
  • Round size: Seed $644k–$12M; Series A $892k–$33M
  • Lead/follow: 43% lead, 57% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $28M in 2020

Portfolio highlights

  • bellFace — bellFace is an InsideSales System specialized targetted for Business to business sales customer support.No log in, no installation required. No matter where you are, it connects in 5 seconds becacuse it operates in the browser (patented). The audio system is connected through the telephone lines, there is no interruption like with Web meetingsystems. bellFace which is specific to sales, comes with document sharing and script function, so your experience is just like face to face communication . It is also suited for inside sales.
  • WineBank — "WineBank" is a real-time online wine management and investment solution that we offer. In addition to operating a restaurant, it runs a sales company for food, drink, and other items.
  • Mourning Clothes Rescue — Mourning Clothes Rescue operates a specialized clothing rental model utilizing automated, 24-hour unmanned storefronts. Users complete reservations and payments through smartphones to instantly access physical retail outlets via smart locks. This continuous availability solves the immediate challenge of acquiring formal attire on short noticeduring unexpected bereavement. By removing traditional staff overhead, the system passes cost efficiencies to consumers while providing private, on-site fitting options and long-term rental periods.
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W ventures
VC Fund · Shibuya, Kanagawa, Japan · 7 investments in Japan Community startups

W Ventures is a Berlin based Venture Design and Venture Capital company that offers a complete framework for the acceleration of digital business ideas.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Content, Internet
  • Stage:Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, Indonesia, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 76
  • Round size: Seed $382k–$14M; Series A $1.3M–$37M
  • Lead/follow: 24% lead, 76% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $45M in 2019

Portfolio highlights

  • Anaguma — Anaguma handles business development based on the philosophy of helping people with a sustainable structure. The company's business objective is to eliminate concerns about purchases and reservations, and it delivers before-sales social networks. It also provides matching services exclusively for housekeepers' personal contracts. Thecompany also offers influencer marketing services with a focus on removing waste completely from advertising and realizing a world in which good products can be sold regardless of advertising costs.Anaguma was founded in January 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Ness — Ness is a tech company that offers 3 service websites and analytic tools for NFT marketing tool, TikTok product and NFT holders.
  • Visual Bank — Visual Bank operates a stock photo business and provides an AI data platform. It aims to create a society in which the value of Japanese creations is maximized and optimized.
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MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC)
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 6 investments in Japan Community startups

MSIVC is a venture capital firm that invests in Japanese and global startups scaling to IPO. It focuses on startups in verticals of Fintech, SaaS, Healthcare, AI, E-Commerce, Foodtech, and Environment etc.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Manufacturing, Information Technology
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, United States, India

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 346
  • Round size: Seed $482k–$6.2M; Series A $1.2M–$16M; Venture - Series Unknown $957k–$8.3M
  • Lead/follow: 15% lead, 85% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $88M in 2021

Portfolio highlights

  • 9lione — 9lione is a cloud drug management system that can perform complicated drug management easily. It uses optical character recognition technology (OCR) whereas information can be read simply by taking a prescription, and drug inventory lists are automatically created and updated. It was established on August 8, 2018, and is headquartered in Tokyo,Japan.
  • Peco Free — Peco Free is a school meal pre-order service that is selected using a smartphone.
  • Smart Craft —
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MPower Partners
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 6 investments in Japan Community startups

MPower Partners empower bold, globally-minded entrepreneurs providing tech-enabled solutions to societal challenges.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Health Care, Information Technology, Manufacturing
  • Stage:Series B, Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Indonesia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 51
  • Round size: Seed $846k–$6.5M; Series A $2.6M–$41M; Series B $7.7M–$43M
  • Lead/follow: 27% lead, 73% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • MamaWell —
  • Josan-shes — Josan shes is web start up that offers nursing service to women and babies.
  • SiccaNova Therapeutics — SiccaNova Therapeutics is a Japanese biopharmaceutical company dedicated to treating sicca (dryness) related medical conditions. The company’s lead drug candidate, XF8302, is a novel, small-molecule M3 muscarine receptor Positive Allosteric Modulator (M3 PAM). Developed initially for dry mouth in Sjögren’s syndrome patients, the drug enhancesnatural acetylcholine signaling to stimulate salivation without the systemic side effects common in traditional agonists.
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Mint
VC Fund · Higashi, Tokyo, Japan · 6 investments in Japan Community startups, 16 in the past 12 months

Mint operates as an independent venture capital firm specializing in the early stage of startups. It focuses on bridging the boundaries between finance and business, investors and entrepreneurs, creating a foundation for startup growth, and supporting entrepreneurs.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Manufacturing
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, Singapore

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 47
  • Round size: Seed $283k–$16M; Series A $1.4M–$52M; Venture - Series Unknown $3M–$6.8M
  • Lead/follow: 17% lead, 83% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $27M in 2021

Portfolio highlights

  • Smolt — Smolt is a startup that performs its own recycling type aquaculture of Sakura Mouth.
  • Subliminal — Subliminal is an enterprise software company that develops and operates an AI-driven Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform named "unito". The organization specializes in automating the traditionally complex setup and configuration phase of ERP systems by utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze a client company's internal regulations, such as employment and salary rules. Its system integrates core corporate business functions—including human resources, payroll, attendance tracking, sales management, and expense tracking—into a centralized database. Additionally, the company provides IT consulting, custom software development services, and assistance with artificial intelligence implementation for mid-sized businesses.
  • Bridgesmile Corporation — Bridgesmile operates an on-site installation and replacement service platform for consumers and businesses. Its service, The Butler Next Door, enables customers to arrange technician visits for products purchased through e-commerce sites and manufacturers. Supported categories include dash cameras, security cameras, smart locks, and air conditioners. The platform coordinates online reservations with offline installation work and provides pricing and service coverage information. Bridgesmile also develops and operates the service for business partners, including e-commerce companies and manufacturers.
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B Dash Ventures
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 5 investments in Japan Community startups

B Dash Ventures does seed to late stage tech investments in Japan, Asia Pacific, and the U.S. LPs include Japan's largest technology companies and financial institutions including NTT Docomo, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, GREE, NEC BIGLOBE, Fuji Television, and the Japanese government. B Dash Ventures also operates an incubation space in partnership with Mori Building Co. and holds the invitation-based B Dash Camp conference.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Apps, Internet
  • Stage:Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, Taiwan, Switzerland

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 93
  • Round size: Seed $804k–$7.8M; Series A $524k–$41M; Venture - Series Unknown $615k–$12M
  • Lead/follow: 25% lead, 75% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2020

Portfolio highlights

  • Spike Studio — Spike Studio Inc., established in November 2023, is a Tokyo-based company specializing in generative AI and large language models. Their mission is to enhance Japan’s labor productivity tenfold by integrating advanced AI solutions into client operations and services. The company offers customized AI solutions, system integration, data analysis,predictive modeling, and training programs to help clients leverage generative AI effectively. Co-founded by CEO Shigeru Kuroyanagi and COO Hirohide Sano, Spike Studio aims to address challenges such as declining international competitiveness, an aging population, and labor shortages in Japan.
  • Yosemite — Yosemite is a wellness company that provides health and wellness products, supplements, skincare, and personal care items.
  • Innovative Space Carrier — Innovative Space Carrier is a aerospace company that offers space transportation systems, planning, drafting and technology strategies.
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Hiroshima Venture Capital
VC Fund · Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan · 5 investments in Japan Community startups

Hiroshima Venture Capital provides venture capital investment services. The firm creates corporate value from a long-term perspective.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Manufacturing, E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Series B, Seed
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 61
  • Round size: Seed $286k–$1.5M; Series B $4.2M–$12M; Venture - Series Unknown $498k–$5.3M
  • Lead/follow: 7% lead, 93% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $4.7M in 2020

Portfolio highlights

  • GEMBA — GEMBA develops on-site improvement DX services specialising in the manufacturing industry.
  • Sunnies — Sunnies is a new-generation password manager that manages user privacy and account information.
  • PlaceHolder — Placeholder is a space value creation company that provides people with inspiring and exciting experiences by fusing digital technology and real space.
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Nextblue
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 5 investments in Japan Community startups

Nextblue is an early-stage focused VC based in Japan deploying in Japan, EU, and the US. NB fund II is investing in pre-seed, seed and pre-A startups in healthtech, femtech, or female-led startups innovating in the fields of fintech, consumer, and B2B SaaS. We also run our own co-working space in the heart of Tokyo called Nexthub (nexthub.jp) EU and US startups: Reach out to Vincent at Vincent@nextblue.com Japan: Kanako at Kanako@nextblue.com

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Women's, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, United States, United Kingdom

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 33
  • Round size: Seed $454k–$4.3M; Pre-Seed $1M–$3.2M; Series A $2.6M–$18M
  • Lead/follow: 18% lead, 82% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $40M in 2023

Portfolio highlights

  • YStory — YStory is a digital health firm that uses AI and medical science to improve women's health during menopause.
  • Wasimil — Wasimil is a tool for customers in the hospitality sector. In addition to increasing sales inside the hotel system, it increases automation and efficiency in hotel management. It is a centrally managed platform for hotel management that automates all hotel departments' daily activities and enhances the number of hotel bookings.
  • Josan-shes — Josan shes is web start up that offers nursing service to women and babies.
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STRIVE
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 5 investments in Japan Community startups

STRIVE focuses on investing in early-stage (Seed to Series A) internet and mobile companies. It seeks out companies in Japan, Southeast Asia, and India with top-notch management teams and strong market potential. It is not tied to strategic investments for GREE Inc. and leverages its pan-Asia expertise for guiding its portfolio in an engaged, hands-on role.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, E-Commerce, Internet
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: Japan, India, Indonesia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 164
  • Round size: Seed $500k–$4.6M; Series A $1.2M–$14M; Series B $3.2M–$25M
  • Lead/follow: 32% lead, 68% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $10B in 2019

Portfolio highlights

  • ASUENE — Asuene involves in clean power retail business, retail SaaS business, etc.
  • Recompound — Nasihat investasi dari Budi Ryan, Penasihat Investasi berizin dan diawasi OJK. Dana tetap di rekening sekuritas atas nama kamu sendiri; fee saat porto menembus titik tertinggi baru.
  • Testsigma — Powerful cloud-based test automation platform that lets you automate tests for web, mobile, desktop apps, and APIs in minutes. Sign up now!
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Headline Asia (formerly Infinity Ventures)
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 5 investments in Japan Community startups

Headline is a Venture Capital firm actively on the ground in 7 cities around the world. We invest across categories and geographies, leading rounds at every stage. Once we commit to a team, we go to the ends of the earth to make their success global.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, FinTech, Internet
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: Japan, China, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 153
  • Round size: Seed $408k–$10M; Series A $2M–$15M; Series B $2.2M–$28M
  • Lead/follow: 37% lead, 63% follow
  • Last fund: Likely actively investing — fresh fund, raised $145M in 2025

Portfolio highlights

  • Recri — Recri works for the entertainment industry and specializes in operations management tasks like ticketing for stage, film, and music shows.
  • Letara — Letara operates a space technology platform with the intention to serve a logistics network covering the solar system. The company produces hybrid propulsion engines for small spacecraft, promoting groundbreaking advances in space propulsion with high thrust, safe, and inexpensive propulsion system technology.
  • AI Mage — AI Mage is an IT company that provides AI solutions for anime production business industries.
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Vector
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 5 investments in Japan Community startups

Vector is a Japan-based PR agency that provides PR planning and implementation services for its clients. The agency also offers other services covering areas such as management, finance, accounting, human resources, administration, internal controls, and audits. Vector was founded in 1993.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Apps, Internet
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Seed, Corporate Round
  • Geography: Japan, Indonesia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 100
  • Round size: Seed $541k–$5M; Corporate Round $161k–$1.8M; Venture - Series Unknown $226k–$14M
  • Lead/follow: 24% lead, 76% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Pick You — Pick You offers a marketplace that facilitates seamless purchase of items directly from popular Instagram users.
  • CareLink — CareLink is an app that connects people looking for one-time part-time work in nursing and welfare.
  • Snack Technologies — Snack Technologies specializes in the development and operation of “SnaTech,” an innovative business support application designed for snack bars, helping operators streamline daily management, improve customer engagement, optimize inventory and sales tracking, and enhance overall business efficiency through digital solutions tailored to the foodand hospitality industry.
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Shizuoka Capital
VC Fund · Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan · 5 investments in Japan Community startups

Shizuoka Capital Company Limited operates as a venture capital firm. It engages in the acquisition, holding, and, sale of securities.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Series A, Venture - Series Unknown, Series B
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 78
  • Round size: Series A $1.3M–$41M; Series B $790k–$52M; Venture - Series Unknown $532k–$6.2M
  • Lead/follow: 5% lead, 95% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $5.7M in 2020

Portfolio highlights

  • Yoom — Yoom is a consulting company that offers system development services on AI, IoT, data solutions, and cloud integration.
  • Ocean — Ocean is a technology-driven company dedicated to promoting digital transformation in the tax-free and retail shopping sectors. By developing innovative digital platforms and integrated solutions, the company streamlines tax refund processes and enhances the overall shopping experience for international travelers and retailers alike.
  • Equmenopolis — Equmenopolis is an information services company that specializes in conversational AI agent platforms and application developments.
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DNX Ventures
VC Fund · San Mateo, California, United States · 5 investments in Japan Community startups

DNX Ventues is an early stage VC firm focusing on B2B Startups that are shaping industries and transforming the way we live and work.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Canada

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 400
  • Round size: Seed $482k–$11M; Series A $2.1M–$20M; Series B $2.7M–$38M
  • Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow
  • Last fund: Likely actively investing — fresh fund, raised $20M in 2026

Portfolio highlights

  • Kauli — Kauli is an Online Ad Network Management System pioneered in Japan. Kauli supports Real Time Bidding. This service allows advertisers to place bids for their ads in real time and according to users' characteristics.Kauli frequently reviews Ad Networks so that the Ad Network with the best expected ad revenue will be selected. As aresult, every ad frame always has the best expected ad revenue.
  • FLUX — FLUX provide “FLUX Header Bidding Solution” that creates fair competition opportunities and significantly increases advertising revenue within the header bidding server, ad requests are sent to SSPs and ad exchanges all at once, so it is possible to have a pure price competition without prioritization, and to determine the highest bid amount andvalue of the advertising space. I can. Then, the price of the highest bid ad in the header bidding and the ad set in the ad server are competed, and the ad with the higher bid is delivered.
  • Diligent Robotics — We build robots like Moxi that assist hospital staff with routine activities so they can focus on caring for patients.
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XTech Ventures
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 5 investments in Japan Community startups

XTech Ventures aims to achieve dramatic growth for investee companies by supporting entrepreneurship, multifaceted management support, and IPO support for the excellent middle class who are enthusiastic about entrepreneurship.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, Italy, United Arab Emirates

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 119
  • Round size: Seed $480k–$3.7M; Series A $1.1M–$7.8M; Venture - Series Unknown $549k–$11M
  • Lead/follow: 37% lead, 63% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $27M in 2018

Portfolio highlights

  • Yondemy — Yondemy is an online platform for children reading books.
  • Yokohama Vanilla — Yokohama Vanilla is a Company which operates Yokohama-based gift sweets brand.
  • Zeal Boxing Fitness — Zeal Boxing Fitness combines power of sports with the power of technology to provide a service that allows to enjoy fitness.
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Z Venture Capital
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 5 investments in Japan Community startups, 19 in the past 12 months

Z Venture Capital is the venture capital arm of Z Holdings that invests in companies that focuses on the insurance and finance industry.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: Japan, South Korea, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 112
  • Round size: Seed $613k–$16M; Series A $2M–$45M; Series B $3.2M–$52M
  • Lead/follow: 22% lead, 78% follow
  • Last fund: Likely actively investing — fresh fund, raised $190M in 2025

Portfolio highlights

  • OQT — OQT is focusing on developing QPUs utilizing neutral atoms.
  • QueryLift — QueryLift develops software for analyzing how generative AI systems represent brands and products. Its marketing intelligence service provides prompt analysis, competitor comparison, brand visibility monitoring, and source tracking. Its security service monitors misinformation, brand damage, data leakage, and other reputation risks associated with generative AI. The company provides these capabilities through SaaS products and positions them within generative engine optimization and AI security.
  • Ocean — Ocean is a technology-driven company dedicated to promoting digital transformation in the tax-free and retail shopping sectors. By developing innovative digital platforms and integrated solutions, the company streamlines tax refund processes and enhances the overall shopping experience for international travelers and retailers alike.
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Recruit Strategic Partners
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 4 investments in Japan Community startups

Recruit Strategic Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative startups from all around the world. It is a corporate venture capital arm of Recruit Holdings that seeks to invest in education and financial technology, digital healthcare, and infrastructure sectors. It was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: E-Commerce, Software, FinTech
  • Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
  • Geography: United States, Japan, India

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 76
  • Round size: Seed $100k–$5.3M; Series A $3M–$12M; Series B $1.7M–$33M
  • Lead/follow: 26% lead, 74% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $25M in 2019

Portfolio highlights

  • Blacklane — Blacklane is the global chauffeur service that offers safety, sustainability, and stress-free travel. Since 2017, the company has been carbon-neutral, combining a five-star guest experience with care for the planet. The customers can book their travels using Blacklane’s mobile app or website.Blacklane was co-founded by Jens Wohltorf and FrankSteuer and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
  • Steady — Home Page Steady Your Income Home Page Steady Your Income Home Page Steady Your Income
  • ZenBusiness — Start a new business today for $0 or grow your existing business with the ZenBusiness platform. Get to your first dollar faster without the stress.
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Shinhan-GB Futureflow Investment
VC Fund · 4 investments in Japan Community startups, 7 in the past 12 months

Shinhan-GB Futureflow Investment is an investment firm. It is jointly managed by Global Brain Corporation and Shinhan Venture Investment Co., Ltd.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: CAD, Pet, Sensor
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 14
  • Round size: Seed $624k–$2.2M; Series A $1.4M–$6.3M; Venture - Series Unknown $1.3M–$5.4M
  • Lead/follow: 43% lead, 57% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • be-FULL — be-FULL specializes in AI-driven management support tools designed to enhance organizational performance. Their flagship product assists in meetings and one-on-one sessions by analyzing audio data to recommend effective actions and provide feedback for skill development. It aims to create workplaces where individual strengths contribute tocollective success by integrating coaching principles with technology.
  • AirMembrane — AirMembrane Corporation is an R&D company in Tsukuba, Japan, producing graphene TEM grids, graphene sheets and other 2D materials for cryo-EM and beyond.
  • Tokenz — Tokenz is a global payment platform designed to help digital content creators and businesses scale their revenue seamlessly. Supporting payment methods worldwide, Tokenz enables brands to build customizable web stores, optimize conversions, and expand direct-to-consumer sales. As a Merchant of Record (MoR), Tokenz ensures global tax compliance,fraud protection, and multi-currency transactions—allowing businesses to sell with confidence across international markets.
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Daiwa Corporate Investment
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 4 investments in Japan Community startups

Daiwa Corporate Investment is a private investment firm of Daiwa Securities Group that has been engaged in overseas VC investments by taking advantage of an extensive business network in Japan and foreign countries, long experience and professional knowledge, and by supporting the growth of a number of overseas portfolio companies and their stock exchange listings.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Manufacturing, Health Care
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Seed
  • Geography: Japan, United States, France

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 145
  • Round size: Seed $310k–$1.3M; Series A $1.1M–$6.9M; Venture - Series Unknown $910k–$9.2M
  • Lead/follow: 19% lead, 81% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $90M in 2018

Portfolio highlights

  • NovAccel — NovAccel operates as a deep tech company, ensure a stable supply of medical radioisotopes.
  • AstroX — AstroX is a private space startup company that develops satellite launch vehicles for space development. It utilizes the rockoon method for developing launch vehicles and small rockets to help clients easily use space.
  • Sonire Therapeutics — SONIRE Therapeutics Inc. (SONIRE) is working on a next-generation high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy system that will employ acoustic engineering (ultrasound) technologies developed through cutting-edge academic research. SONIRE has been working on a next-generation high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment system as a noveltherapeutic modality with the goal of giving cancer patients and their families a new future.
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Yamaguchi Capital
VC Fund · Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Japan · 4 investments in Japan Community startups

Yamaguchi Capital Co., Ltd. is a venture capital firm. Yamaguchi Capital Co., Ltd. was established in 1996 and is based in Yamaguchi-ken, Japan.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Apps, Software, Internet
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Series B, Seed
  • Geography: Japan, India

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 47
  • Round size: Seed $650k–$3.6M; Series B $2.2M–$132M; Venture - Series Unknown $1.9M–$14M
  • Lead/follow: 4% lead, 96% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $2.8M in 2020

Portfolio highlights

  • LiLz — LiLz is a technology startup that combines machine learning and IoT technology to reduce fieldwork operations. The startup's LiLz Gauge captures and analyzes values by using a low-power IoT camera to capture the current analog meter, uploading it to the cloud, and performing character and image recognition. Analog meters can perform the samefunctions as smart meters. They are also working on a sound search service (LiLz Sound Search) for detecting signs of abnormalities in equipment.
  • Tech Doctor — Tech Doctor is a health monitoring service which provides analysis and insights for self care reducing the need for health care workers.
  • NABLA Mobility — Solving the complexities involved in the "Operation of Fleets" of Mobility and support its evolution and decarbonization
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BEENEXT
VC Fund · Singapore, Central Region, Singapore · 4 investments in Japan Community startups

BEENEXT manages multiple funds targeting diverse sectors, including fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence. Its platform offers founders access to a global network for knowledge exchange, mentorship, and business co-creation. The firm utilizes an industry-agnostic approach to identify businesses with potential for long-term growth across various international markets. Additionally, the company facilitates partnerships between entrepreneurs and a community of collaborators to assist with scaling operations.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, E-Commerce, FinTech
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: India, Japan, Indonesia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 397
  • Round size: Seed $456k–$5M; Series A $2M–$15M; Series B $5.5M–$50M
  • Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $1M in 2023

Portfolio highlights

  • Whizzo — Whizzo specializes in materials science-driven manufacturing of engineered fashion and technical textiles. Our expertise lies in creating and executing innovative textile blends tailored for applications across automotive, agriculture, medical textiles, and engineered fashion.
  • Furnishka — Discover premium sofas, recliners, beds, dining sets and more at Furnishka. Buy furniture online in India with free delivery, easy EMI and warranty.
  • Foundry — Foundry is a consumer technology business that specializes in household appliances. Foundry was started by Ankit Jain, a former managing director of Dyson India.
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ITOCHU Technology Ventures
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 4 investments in Japan Community startups

ITOCHU Technology Ventures (ITV), based in Tokyo, is the venture capital arm of ITOCHU Corporation. ITOCHU is one of the world's largest corporations with offices in over 80 countries and operations that cover a broad spectrum of industries. ITV's mission is to invest and help build leading information technology companies by leveraging a vast array of resources both domestically and internationally throughout ITOCHU and its group companies. The ITOCHU group has a long history of funding information technology companies with successes including Siebel Systems, NVIDIA, Openwave and Aruba Networks. Current portfolio includes, Box, Fab, Ooyala, WHILL, Tokyo Otaku Mode, etc.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce
  • Stage:Series A, Series B, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Belgium

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 154
  • Round size: Series A $1.8M–$29M; Series B $3M–$26M; Venture - Series Unknown $1.3M–$20M
  • Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $93M in 2019

Portfolio highlights

  • THE PHAGE — The phage is a medical device company that focuses on developing AI technology to predict postprandial blood glucose levels.
  • CMerTV — CMer TV is a platform that connects advertisers with newspapers, magazines, and specialized media by video
  • Link Therapeutics — Link Therapeutics specializes in developing therapeutic methods for targeting autoantibodies and identifying pathogenic autoantibodies.
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F Ventures
VC Fund · Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan · 4 investments in Japan Community startups

F Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Japan.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Software, Service Industry
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: Japan, Hong Kong

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 40
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • Bgrass — bgrass is a consultation support platform for women working in the IT industry.
  • Blankr — Blankr inc has developed an application called Raidli. Using the app, Vtubers can hold a virtual handshake event.
  • Tripi — Tripi provides travel media and digital marketing services, as well as the accommodation gift service.
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Antler
VC Fund · Singapore, Central Region, Singapore · 3 investments in Japan Community startups

Build your next company with Antler, a global day zero investor enabling exceptional founders to start great companies, from the very beginning. Apply now!

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
  • Stage:Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Singapore, Australia, United Kingdom

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1821
  • Round size: Seed $186k–$4.6M; Pre-Seed $108k–$755k; Series A $4.6M–$28M
  • Lead/follow: 39% lead, 61% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $72M in 2024

Portfolio highlights

  • Deja — Modern Rituals & Natural Products from the Ancient Science of Ayurveda
  • Enoki Inc — Multiplayer-enabled tools for developers. Enoki has 18 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.
  • Homethings — Single-use plastic is bonkers. Homethings makes cleaning products that make sense. No more shipping water in plastic bottles. We send non toxic cleaning tabs so that you can refill over and over again using your tap.
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SBI Investment
VC Fund · Minato, Chiba, Japan · 3 investments in Japan Community startups

SBI Investment supports the business development and growth of private venture companies through fund investment. It manages and manages venture capital funds under the management philosophy of becoming a leading company responsible for the creation and development of core industries in the 21st century as a "new industry creator". SBI Investment has invested in a total of 986 companies in the past, of which 169 (17.1% of investment companies) have exited through IPO or M & A.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, Financial Services
  • Stage:Series B, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: Japan, United States, South Korea

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 457
  • Round size: Series A $1.9M–$28M; Series B $4.5M–$62M; Venture - Series Unknown $1.3M–$20M
  • Lead/follow: 27% lead, 73% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $77M in 2020

Portfolio highlights

  • LQUOM — QWAVE offers cryptography communication technology.
  • Alxtal — Alxtal is a tech company who optimize the development, design, and manufacturing processes of the manufacturing industry with IT and AI.
  • Zerodoor HD — Zerodoor HD specializes in digital transformation in constructing industry.
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Lifetime Ventures
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 3 investments in Japan Community startups

Lifetime Ventures is a VC firm that specializes in pre-seed and seed investments.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Health Care, Software, Medical
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: Japan, South Africa, United Kingdom

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 39
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • Kinish — Kinish is a company leading a revolution in dairy products. To achieve environmentally friendly and delicious dairy products, we are developing a special rice variety that produces milk proteins.
  • Kwahuu Ocean — Kwahuu Ocean develops sustainable squid farming systems.
  • Spine Chronicle — Spine chronicle is a medical device manufacturing firm that specializes in developing orthopedic medical equipment.
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Delight Ventures
VC Fund · Shibuya, Kanagawa, Japan · 3 investments in Japan Community startups, 17 in the past 12 months

Delight Ventures is a venture capital firm that thoroughly reduces the hurdles of entrepreneurship in Japan and supports entrepreneurs in the world. Entrepreneurship is taken as a natural career path, and we aim to be a society where both successful and unsuccessful people can continue to take on challenges.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Malaysia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 93
  • Round size: Seed $556k–$4.3M; Series A $1.9M–$11M; Series B $3.1M–$19M
  • Lead/follow: 31% lead, 69% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $93M in 2019

Portfolio highlights

  • 10pct. — 10pct. is a consulting firm that provides hotel management, marketing, and operation support services to its clients.
  • Ocean — Ocean is a technology-driven company dedicated to promoting digital transformation in the tax-free and retail shopping sectors. By developing innovative digital platforms and integrated solutions, the company streamlines tax refund processes and enhances the overall shopping experience for international travelers and retailers alike.
  • Voxela, Inc. — Voxels is an AI powered platform on a mission to reinvent caregiving by making incident detection intelligent and actionable.
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Iyogin Capital
VC Fund · Matsuyama, Tokyo, Japan · 3 investments in Japan Community startups

Iyogin Capital is an investment firm that supports venture companies.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Manufacturing, Software, Health Care
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 46
  • Round size: Series A $1.2M–$8.4M; Series B $1.1M–$340M; Venture - Series Unknown $816k–$13M
  • Lead/follow: 11% lead, 89% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $9M in 2018

Portfolio highlights

  • Amidex — Amidex is a dental care facility that treats dental problems with contemporary tools and technology.
  • KUROFUNE — KUROFUNE specializes in services such as human resources, income compensation insurance, low-fee overseas remittances.
  • Compass — Compass is a Solve problems in the local labor market with Consultation x Technology
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TLM
VC Fund · Portland, Oregon, United States · 3 investments in Japan Community startups

TLM is a venture capital that invests basically in seed rounds, including some Series A startups.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Content, SNS
  • Stage:Seed, Angel, Series B
  • Geography: Japan, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 26
  • Round size: Seed $180k–$4.3M; Angel $123k–$374k; Series B $723k–$5.2M
  • Lead/follow: 19% lead, 81% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $418k in 2015

Portfolio highlights

  • Morght — Morght is an information technology service company.
  • Nanameue — Nanameue creating a new future that makes people smile and has a fun experience. Create your own place by connecting people to people in “nanameue” way.
  • Hogetic Lab — Hogetic Lab specialize in DCaaS, AI development, and Data human resources training.
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MIRAISE
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 3 investments in Japan Community startups

We are engineers investing in engineers. With experienced mentors, MIRAISE supports you hands-if basis, for business model, financial planning and presentation. All founders of our potfolio automatically join MIRAISE online community that gives you the peer-learning opportunities with other founders. Join us updating the normal!

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Consulting
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Estonia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 52
  • Round size: Seed $372k–$14M; Pre-Seed $1.3M–$1.9M
  • Lead/follow: 17% lead, 83% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Plainer — Plainer is an IT company that provides software development, data management, and SaaS solutions.
  • Packative — Platform to design and order custom packaging online
  • CareLink — CareLink is an app that connects people looking for one-time part-time work in nursing and welfare.
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Startup Factory
VC Fund · Chiba, Chiba, Japan · 3 investments in Japan Community startups

Startup Factory is a startup fund that provides one-stop support to startups.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: E-Commerce, Sustainability, Apps
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Japan

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 11
  • Round size: Seed $325k–$2.7M
  • Lead/follow: 45% lead, 55% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • BEFFY — Babiew is Japan's first ranking and review site focused in baby products.
  • Ecmile — Not just girly, MODERN girly . Official Instagram : https://t.co/324igscUok
  • Kanji Ice — Kanji Japan Co., Ltd. is an entertainment company that develops, produces, and sells "Kanji Ice Cream" (ice cream shaped like characters) using its own patent-pending technology. Starting with kanji characters, they create ice cream in various forms of characters and promote its appeal both in Japan and internationally. In addition totheir specialty store "KANJI ICE Kamakura," they sell Kanji Ice Cream products throughout Japan. They are committed to providing a unique ice cream experience with carefully selected flavors and textures. Wholesale and business inquiries are also welcome.
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SOURCENEXT
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 3 investments in Japan Community startups

SOURCENEXT provides utility software and software products for training purposes. They sell through mobile phone operators, directly through their own online stores, and wholesale to home appliance discount stores and other electronic commerce websites.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Reservations, Travel
  • Stage:Seed, Angel, Series B
  • Geography: Japan, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 7
  • Round size: Seed $2.6M–$2.6M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Soracom — Multicarrier cellular for global IoT deployments
  • INFORICH — INFORICH is optimizing the world's information and developing global inbound and outbound businesses.
  • Owl Labs — Owl Labs is a collaborative tech company revolutionizing how the world communicates through inclusive and immersive video experiences. Built for modern organizations, we’re dedicated to empowering hybrid and remote teams with our award-winning collaborative technology and product suite.
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Mistletoe
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 3 investments in Japan Community startups

Mistletoe is a hub for startups and the overall entrepreneurial ecosystem. It specifically provides learning opportunities for entrepreneurs, facilitates startup communities, invests in and supports startup companies and venture capitals.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Software, Education
  • Stage:Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, United States, India

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 102
  • Round size: Seed $702k–$5.4M; Series A $2.2M–$11M
  • Lead/follow: 31% lead, 69% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • ULUU — ULUU is an ocean material that replaces plastic and actively benefits the world.
  • Aquaria — Aquaria provides solutions to secure access to clean water. The organization adapts its approaches based on the needs of these communities. It addresses water-related challenges through various methods.
  • Funderbeam — Funderbeam is a funding and trading platform that connects companies and investors to buy and sell equity stakes. The platform allows the founders to gain exposure, legal support, a funding manager, or an investor network. It also allows the investors to take control of their investments and trade anytime they want.The company was founded in 2013as a global data platform for startup companies.
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iSGS Investment Works
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 3 investments in Japan Community startups

iSGS Investment Works is Japan-based venture capital firm.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: E-Commerce, Internet, Software
  • Stage:Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Series A
  • Geography: Japan, United States, Hong Kong

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 58
  • Round size: Seed $351k–$3.1M; Series A $1.3M–$52M; Venture - Series Unknown $661k–$8.4M
  • Lead/follow: 12% lead, 88% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2020

Portfolio highlights

  • SOUNDRAW — Your personal AI music generator.
  • Inter Holding — Inter delivers solutions for global difficulties using vacuum technology, which uses a particular check valve to maintain a 99.5% vacuum rate.
  • Better Place — Better place vision is to create a world in which kind people can continue to be kind, as well as a society in which people can work in their own way without worrying about money.
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ABC Dream Ventures
VC Fund · Osaka, Osaka, Japan · 3 investments in Japan Community startups

ABC Dream Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Japanese media firm Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment
  • Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Series A, Seed
  • Geography: Japan, Singapore

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 26
  • Round size: Series A $1.1M–$43M; Venture - Series Unknown $354k–$10M
  • Lead/follow: 8% lead, 92% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $16M in 2019

Portfolio highlights

  • TYPICA — TYPICA is a marketplace where you can directly trade unique and high quality green coffee beans in units of one bag.
  • At Forest — At Forest is an end-of-life service provider that organizes circular burial services for the deceased.
  • Sally — Sally is a company that turns people-to-people conversations into entertainment. It specializes in developing conversational reasoning games.
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Community VC funding in Japan at a glance

Stats across 730 deals from 749 investors.

749
investors
in Japan Community startups
730
deals
in Japan Community startups
$1.6M
median round
in Japan Community startups
36%
lead investors
lead at least one round
28%
Seed
most common funding stage

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