# Top 35 Photography Startup Investors in Japan in June 2026

| Investor | Relevant Deals | Geography | Stage | Focus |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC) | 3 | Japan, United States, India | Seed, Series B | Software, Information Technology, Health Care |
| ANOBAKA | 2 | Japan, United States, India | Seed, Series A | Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence |
| Seiko Electric | 2 | Japan | Seed, Series A | Photography, Digital Media, Artificial Intelligence |
| Mizuho Capital | 2 | Japan, United States, China | Series A, Series B | Information Technology, Software, Internet |
| SG INCUBATE | 1 | Japan | Series A, Series B | Software, Information Technology, Logistics |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Capital | 1 | Japan, United States, Singapore | Series A, Series B | Information Technology, Software, Health Care |
| Showa Leasing | 1 | Japan | Series A | Printing, Publishing, Photography |
| Kenji Endo | 1 | Japan | Seed, Angel | Apps, Fitness, Internet |
| FFG Venture Business Partners | 1 | Japan, Indonesia, United States | Series A, Seed | Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence |
| QTnet | 1 | Japan | Series A | Artificial Intelligence, Medical, Software |
| STRIVE | 1 | Japan, India, Indonesia | Seed, Series A | Software, Internet, E-Commerce |
| Kazuhiro Ishikura | 1 | Japan | Seed, Angel | Beauty, Content, Fashion |
| Nippon Venture Capital | 1 | Japan, United States | Series A, Series B | Software, Health Care, Medical |
| Kazuhiko Ishikura | 1 | Japan | Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed | Beauty, Content, Fashion |
| Kyoto Capital Partners | 1 | Japan | Seed, Series A, Series B | Manufacturing, Medical, Health Care |
| Innovation Engine | 1 | Japan | Series A, Series C | Software, Information Technology, Medical |
| Norinchukin Capital | 1 | Japan, Germany, Singapore | Series A, Series B, Seed | B2B, FinTech, Agriculture |
| Monex Ventures | 1 | Japan, United States, China | Seed, Series A | Software, Financial Services, Information Technology |
| Ryosuke Matsumoto | 1 | Japan | Seed, Angel, Series A | Art, Software, Reservations |
| FGN ABBA Lab | 1 | Japan, Hong Kong | Seed, Pre-Seed | Software, Aerospace, Information Technology |
| Darwin Venture Management | 1 | Taiwan, United States, Japan | Seed, Series A | Software, Manufacturing, Information Technology |
| Shinsei Bank | 1 | Japan, United Arab Emirates | Series A, Series C | Finance, Internet, Task Management |
| Sagin Capital & Consulting | 1 | Japan | Series B, Series A | Information Technology, Internet, Software |
| Gakken Plus Japan | 1 | Japan, United States | Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A | Art, EdTech, Robotics |
| Chushin Venture Capital | 1 | Japan | Series A, Seed, Series B | Biotechnology, Health Care, Manufacturing |
| Seiji Kurokoshi | 1 | Japan, Myanmar | Seed, Angel | Sports, Travel, Fashion |
| Mercari | 1 | Japan, Indonesia | Seed, Series B | Finance, Internet, E-Commerce |
| Kyushin Social Capital | 1 | Japan | Series A, Seed, Series B | Health Care, Sales, Manufacturing |
| Venture United | 1 | Japan | Seed, Series A | Software, Travel, Content |
| DIGISEARCH & ADVERTISING | 1 | Japan | Seed | Fashion, Marketing, E-Learning |
| SMBC Venture Capital | 1 | Japan, United States, Singapore | Series A, Series B | Information Technology, Health Care, Software |
| Regional Economy Revitalization Support Organization | 1 | Japan | Series A | Photography, Digital Media, Artificial Intelligence |
| Light Up Ventures | 1 | Japan | Series B | Manufacturing, Market Research, Product Research |
| QR Investment | 1 | Japan | Series B, Series A, Seed | Financial Services, FinTech, Finance |
| HED | 1 | Japan | Series A | Drones, Events, Electronics |