# Open Network Lab

> Open Network Lab is a VC fund in Tokyo backing Software and Apps. See 11 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Total investments: 11
- Last investment: Sep 2025
- Lead investor: 27%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/on_lab
- Website: http://www.onlab.jp
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OpenNetworkLab

Open Network Lab is a seed accelerator program launched in 2010 with the purpose of "developing world-class entrepreneurs." During its 3 month program, startup teams are given funding, facility access, mentoring, and access to leading international and domestic entrepreneurs and developers. Onlab has received applications fromentrepreneurs worldwide, and graduates of the program include AnyPerk, WHILL, Qiita and Fablic.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 3 | 27% |
| Apps | 2 | 18% |
| Logistics | 2 | 18% |
| Information Services | 2 | 18% |
| Information Technology | 2 | 18% |

32 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 5 | 45% |
| Pre-Seed | 2 | 18% |
| Series B | 1 | 9% |
| Series C | 1 | 9% |
| Corporate Round | 1 | 9% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Japan | 7 | 64% |
| United States | 2 | 18% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fumihiko Ishimaru | Founder & MD | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fumihiko-ishimaru-1623 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ichirou | Ichirou provides digital senior care support services to connect elderly people with caretakers. It offers caretaker services for different types of support, including housework, hospital care, nursing, hospital and doctor visits, and shopping assistance. | $7.7M | Series B | Sep 11, 2025 |  |
| EMobi | EMoBi is a transportation company that provides freight transport, and electric vehicle services with reservation facilities. | $300.8K | Pre-Seed | Feb 14, 2023 |  |
| Giftpack | Giftpack's AI-powered solution simplifies the corporate gifting process and amplifies the impact of personalized gifts. We're crafting memorable touchpoints by sending personalized gifts selected out of a curated pool of 3 million options with just one click. Our AI technology efficiently analyzes each recipient's social media,cultural background, and digital footprint to customize gift options at scale. We take care of generating, ordering, and shipping gifts worldwide. We're transforming the way people build authentic business relationships by sending smarter gifts faster with gifting CRM. | $1M | Seed | Mar 22, 2022 |  |
| Giftpack | Giftpack's AI-powered solution simplifies the corporate gifting process and amplifies the impact of personalized gifts. We're crafting memorable touchpoints by sending personalized gifts selected out of a curated pool of 3 million options with just one click. Our AI technology efficiently analyzes each recipient's social media,cultural background, and digital footprint to customize gift options at scale. We take care of generating, ordering, and shipping gifts worldwide. We're transforming the way people build authentic business relationships by sending smarter gifts faster with gifting CRM. |  | Pre-Seed | Sep 20, 2021 |  |
| Giftpack | Giftpack's AI-powered solution simplifies the corporate gifting process and amplifies the impact of personalized gifts. We're crafting memorable touchpoints by sending personalized gifts selected out of a curated pool of 3 million options with just one click. Our AI technology efficiently analyzes each recipient's social media,cultural background, and digital footprint to customize gift options at scale. We take care of generating, ordering, and shipping gifts worldwide. We're transforming the way people build authentic business relationships by sending smarter gifts faster with gifting CRM. |  | Pre-Seed | Mar 01, 2021 |  |
| WHILL | WHILL designs and creates personal mobility products for indoor and outdoor applications. WHILL is making transportation enjoyable and smart for everybody. It aims to change the perception of mobility devices such as wheelchairs and scooters through advanced technology and smart design. | $708.7M | Series C | Sep 17, 2018 |  |
| Navier | Navier is an development of image conversion technology using deep learning and provision of software. |  | Seed | Apr 13, 2018 |  |
| Logikura | Logikura offers inventory management software for logistics industries. | $354K | Seed | Oct 25, 2017 |  |
| Poper | Poper is a Information delivery that home demands and "Teach" smoothly. |  | Seed | Apr 19, 2017 |  |
| TABEENA | TABEENA is the definitive version of the city walk guide. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2016 |  |

10 of 11 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Digital Garage](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/digital-ga) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [DG VENTURES](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dg-incubation) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Draper Startup House Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/draper-startup-house-ventures) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC)](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mitsui-sumitomo-insuarance-venture-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [15th Rock](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/15th-rock) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Accelerating Asia](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/accelerating-asia) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Open Network Lab invest in?

Open Network Lab invests primarily in Software, Apps and Logistics startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 11 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 Open Network Lab?

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### Who are the partners at Open Network Lab?

The team at Open Network Lab includes Fumihiko Ishimaru (Founder & MD). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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