# Abukuma Shinkin Bank

> Abukuma Shinkin Bank is a VC fund in Minami-soma backing Robotics and Software. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Minami-soma, Japan
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Feb 2026
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: http://www.abukuma.co.jp/

Abukuma Shinkin Bank is a VC fund in Minami-soma focused on Robotics and Software. Abukuma Shinkin Bank offers general banking services such as deposits and loans to benefit mutual assistance and the local economy. It was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Minami-soma, Fukushima, Japan.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Robotics | 2 | 50% |
| Software | 2 | 50% |
| Medical | 1 | 25% |
| Internet | 1 | 25% |
| Aerospace | 1 | 25% |

12 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 2 | 50% |
| Debt Financing | 2 | 50% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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. |  | Series A | Feb 04, 2026 |  |
| ORENDA WORLD | ORENDA focuses on developing high-definition 3D simulation systems that apply gamification and real-time rendering technology. | $4.7M | Debt Financing | Jul 17, 2025 |  |
| Man-Machine Synergy Effectors | The man-machine synergy effector (Human-Machine Synergy Effector) is a device that we propose as an "effector that realizes functions that cannot be realized only by humans or machines only by synergy between humans and machines (man-machine synergy)". Is a general term for concepts and categories.We believe that we can extend humancapabilities more.Our robotics is robotics as mechanical engineering, and we are not aiming to develop autonomous robots and artificial intelligence that make people unnecessary. By intuitively manipulating robots as a physical tool, we aim to increase the value of human labor, enrich society, and contribute to human well-being. | $949.6K | Debt Financing | Jun 19, 2024 |  |
| INNOPHYS | INNOPHYS is developing, designing, manufacturing, consulting and distributing robotics equipment for various industries. Their flagship product, Muscle Suit® is a wearable robot supported by artificial muscle technology, well known for its high quality and reasonable price compared with the same kind of support exoskeletons. The company is planningto expand its business to Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. | $82.9M | Series A | Aug 06, 2015 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [77 Bank](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/77-bank) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Japan Finance Corporation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/japan-finance-corporation-54d8) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- ALPHA — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Animal Spirits Ltd.](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/animal-spirits-ltd) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Daiwa Corporate Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/daiwa-corporate-investment) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [DBJ Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dbj-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Abukuma Shinkin Bank invest in?

Abukuma Shinkin Bank invests primarily in Robotics, Software and Medical startups, most often at Series A and Debt Financing stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Abukuma Shinkin Bank last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Abukuma Shinkin Bank closed in Feb 2026. Shizune tracks 4 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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