# Plug and Play Japan

> Plug and Play Japan is a VC fund in Tokyo backing Software and Manufacturing. See 20 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Total investments: 20
- Last investment: Apr 2026
- Lead investor: 10%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/japan/

Plug and Play Japan is an innovation platform that serves as a bridge between Japan and our global innovation ecosystem. Plug and Play Japan operates mainly in Tokyo and aim to establish the city as a world-class startup ecosystem. By connecting Japan to markets abroad, we will provide startups from Japan with global access like never before.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 5 | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 15% |
| Financial Services | 3 | 15% |
| Apps | 2 | 10% |
| Internet | 2 | 10% |

38 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 11 | 55% |
| Series A | 5 | 25% |
| Funding Round | 2 | 10% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Japan | 16 | 80% |
| Denmark | 1 | 5% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Haruna Matsui | Venture Analyst | 1 | — |
| Kohei Suzuki | Associate | 4 | — |
| Yuin Tei | Senior Associate | 1 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kikuvi | Kikuvi develops an AI-driven interview agent that automates question design, execution, and analysis. It eliminates the effort of listening, allowing users to focus their time on decision-making and creativity. | $2.5M | Seed | Apr 20, 2026 |  |
| Kikuvi | Kikuvi develops an AI-driven interview agent that automates question design, execution, and analysis. It eliminates the effort of listening, allowing users to focus their time on decision-making and creativity. | $2.5M | Seed | Apr 20, 2026 |  |
| LEP | LEP develops plants that glow without electricity. | $1M | Seed | Dec 16, 2025 |  |
| Pie Systems | Pie Systems is a VAT reclaim software that allows for a fully digital reclaim process for tourists shopping in host countries. Pie’s digital-first approach allows for a fully contactless solution, promoting ease and health safety. The company was founded in 2018 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark. | $15.5M | Series A | Nov 27, 2025 |  |
| Medigle | Medigle is a consulting firm that provides medical consulting and B2B services. | $1.7M | Seed | Apr 11, 2025 |  |
| 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. |  | Seed | Mar 25, 2025 |  |
| PartnerSuccess | PartnerSuccess develops and provides SaaS tools that automate the collaboration between manufacturers and distributors. | $2.7M | Series A | Sep 02, 2024 |  |
| Woodstock | Woodstock is an investment app that allows to invest in US stocks. | $106.3M |  | May 20, 2024 |  |
| Tensor Energy | Creating the operating system of our zero-carbon, distributed energy future | $3M | Seed | Mar 27, 2024 |  |
| TopoLogic | TopoLogic designs and manufactures heat flow sensors, thermoelectric conversion devices, and topological and novel spintronics materials. | $4.7M | Series A | Feb 29, 2024 |  |

10 of 20 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Coral Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/coral-capital) — VC Fund, 5 deals together
- [Genesia Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/genesia-ventures) — VC Fund, 5 deals together
- [SBI Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sbi-investment-2) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [All Star SAAS Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/all-star-saas-fund) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Animal Spirits Ltd.](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/animal-spirits-ltd) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Daiwa Corporate Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/daiwa-corporate-investment) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Plug and Play Japan invest in?

Plug and Play Japan invests primarily in Software, Manufacturing and Financial Services startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 20 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 Plug and Play Japan?

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### Who are the partners at Plug and Play Japan?

The team at Plug and Play Japan includes Haruna Matsui (Venture Analyst), Kohei Suzuki (Associate) and Yuin Tei (Senior Associate). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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