# Deepcore

> Deepcore is a VC fund in Tokyo backing Artificial Intelligence and Software. See 117 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Total investments: 117
- Last investment: Jun 2026
- Lead investor: 20%
- Fund size: $55M
- Last fund: May 2019
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepcore-inc/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deepcore_inc
- Website: http://deepcore.jp/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DEEPCOREinc/

DEEPCORE is an AI specialized incubator that trains challengers with the will to change the world with technology as entrepreneurs.DEEPCORE will provide an open R&D environment by establishing an advanced co-working space in Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo and preparing an AI computing platform, including GPUs with the cooperation of NVIDIA.DEEPCOREwill provide opportunities for members to solve social issues by utilizing the latest Deep Learning and other technologies through joint demonstration experiments with companies. Utilizing its position as a member of the SoftBank Group, DEEPCORE will make industry connections, manage projects and offer other forms of support.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Deepcore. Shizune tracks 3 team members at Deepcore. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/deepcore?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artificial Intelligence | 25 | 21% |
| Software | 18 | 15% |
| Information Technology | 14 | 12% |
| Health Care | 9 | 8% |
| Internet | 7 | 6% |

133 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 44 | 38% |
| Series A | 33 | 28% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 7 | 6% |
| Funding Round | 6 | 5% |
| Pre-Seed | 4 | 3% |

8 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Japan | 69 | 59% |
| United States | 8 | 7% |
| Kenya | 1 | 1% |
| Canada | 1 | 1% |
| Singapore | 1 | 1% |

6 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kasumi Amemiya | CSO & Board Member | 2 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kasumi-amemiya |
| Katsumasa Niki | President & CEO | 16 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/katsumasa-niki |
| Yutaka Matsuo | Technical Advisors | 6 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/yutaka-matsuo |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Yoyogi Animation Academy | Yoyogi Animation Academy is a Japanese vocational‑style education company that operates Yoyogi Animation Academy, one of Japan’s largest and oldest specialized schools for animation, manga, voice acting, and game design.The academy offers practical, industry‑oriented programs in fields such as animator training, background art, illustration, manga,voice‑acting (seiyuu), and digital content creation, mainly at campuses in major cities like Tokyo and Osaka. | $17.9M |  | Jun 22, 2026 |  |
| Grafenary | Graphenary creates unique graphene optical devices using graphene materials with a variety of remarkable features. | $1.5M | Seed | Apr 27, 2026 |  |
| A-Wave | A-Wave is a manufacturing company that develops and markets medical devices, pharmaceuticals, computer software, and hardware. | $3.5M | Series B | Feb 17, 2026 |  |
| 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 |  |
| Closer Robotics | Closer Robotics is an AI and robotics startup that specializes in Software-Led Robot Development. The company excels in miniaturizing and streamlining robotics technologies. Closer provides compact robots designed for a range of grab and place operations. Among its offerings are Palletizing Robots, which automate challenging stacking tasks withoutrequiring system expertise, and PickPacker Robots, which facilitate the picking of small sachets from a larger bulk pile. | $2.7M | Seed | Dec 16, 2025 |  |
| Prance | Enabling Humans. 労働力不足と非効率の課題解決。Prance builds the next generation of agentic AI to rectify labour shortages, increase productivity, and empower people. Prance automates low-productivity workflows. Our AI is a continuously updating, self-learning, multi-lens knowledge employee that takes over most mundane and boring work, freeing humans to do whatthey love. | $644.7K | Seed | Dec 03, 2025 |  |
| Neautech | Neautech is an application that offers online beauty experiences as well as influences beauty products. | $7.4M | Series B | Oct 17, 2025 |  |
| Halfmore | Halfmore is a fintech platform that provides services to manage assets and expenses. | $2.4M | Seed | Oct 14, 2025 |  |
| NEXTAGE | Nextage is an Agri-tech company that offers wasabi cultivation in a container. | $1.4M | Series A | Sep 05, 2025 |  |
| Wunderbar | Wunderbar provides intellectual property along with branding and marketing services. | $3.5M | Series A | Jun 25, 2025 |  |

10 of 117 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Mizuho Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mizuho-capital) — VC Fund, 11 deals together
- [SMBC Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/smbc-venture-capital) — VC Fund, 11 deals together
- [Mitsubishi UFJ Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — VC Fund, 10 deals together
- [Hakuhodo DY Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hakuodo-dy-ventures) — VC Fund, 9 deals together
- [JAFCO](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jafco-co-ltd) — VC Fund, 8 deals together
- [ANRI](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/anri) — VC Fund, 7 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Deepcore invest in?

Deepcore invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence, Software and Information Technology startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 117 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Deepcore?

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### Who are the partners at Deepcore?

The team at Deepcore includes Kasumi Amemiya (CSO & Board Member), Katsumasa Niki (President & CEO) and Yutaka Matsuo (Technical Advisors). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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