# Vector > Vector is a VC fund in Tokyo backing Software and Internet. See 99 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026. - Type: VC Fund - Location: Tokyo, Japan - Total investments: 99 - Last investment: Jun 2026 - Lead investor: 24% - Last updated: Aug 2026 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vector-inc- - X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/_vectorofficial - Website: https://vectorinc.co.jp - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vectorgroup Vector is a Japan-based PR agency that provides PR planning and implementation services for its clients. The agency also offers other services covering areas such as management, finance, accounting, human resources, administration, internal controls, and audits. Vector was founded in 1993. ## Contacts 5 contacts available for Vector. Shizune tracks 3 team members at Vector. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/vector-inc-?utm_source=investor_profile ## Round sizes | Stage | Round size | | --- | --- | | Seed | $730k–$33M | | Corporate Round | $2.1M–$28M | ## Investment focus ### Industry | Industry | Investments | Share | | --- | --- | --- | | Software | 13 | 13% | | Internet | 10 | 10% | | Marketing | 10 | 10% | | E-Commerce | 10 | 10% | | Media and Entertainment | 10 | 10% | 135 industries tracked in total. ### Stage | Stage | Investments | Share | | --- | --- | --- | | Funding Round | 33 | 33% | | Seed | 28 | 28% | | Corporate Round | 15 | 15% | | Series A | 8 | 8% | | Series B | 4 | 4% | 8 stages tracked in total. ### Country | Country | Investments | Share | | --- | --- | --- | | Japan | 91 | 92% | | Indonesia | 1 | 1% | ## Team | Name | Title | Investments | Profile | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Murakawa Tomohiro | Founder and Representative Director | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/murakawa-tomohiro | | Keiji Nishie | President and CEO | 2 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/keiji-nishie | | Ryo Umezawa | Vice President | 7 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ryo-umezawa | ## Investments | Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Snack Technologies | Snack Technologies specializes in the development and operation of “SnaTech,” an innovative business support application designed for snack bars, helping operators streamline daily management, improve customer engagement, optimize inventory and sales tracking, and enhance overall business efficiency through digital solutions tailored to the foodand hospitality industry. | $1.4M | Seed | Jun 08, 2026 | | | Pick You | Pick You offers a marketplace that facilitates seamless purchase of items directly from popular Instagram users. | $1.5M | Seed | Apr 15, 2025 | | | CareLink | CareLink is an app that connects people looking for one-time part-time work in nursing and welfare. | $382.6K | Seed | Apr 10, 2025 | | | Redcliff | Redcliff is a drone management company that organizes aerial shows and events for private and public organizations. | | Series B | Apr 07, 2025 | | | Driver Technologies | Driver Technologies is a cloud logistics platform provider. It provides a solution for driver matching and cargo vehicle demands. | $3.7M | Series A | Mar 28, 2025 | | | bythen | bythen enables the production of autonomous 3D avatar bots powered by AI. | $5M | Seed | Jan 14, 2025 | | | Wewill | Wewill is a consulting company that provides accounting, SaaS, business development, and business consulting services. | $1.6M | Seed | Dec 09, 2024 | | | Aplaca.Lab | Aplaca.Lab is a driver substitution platform that provides an unprecedented new driving experience. They released a driving agency application for providing comfortable driving experiences. It enables driving agencies to optimize their resources and clients' safety, prevent accidents, and receive assistance in areas with limited transportationoptions. | $2M | Venture - Series Unknown | Nov 28, 2024 | | | NEL | NEL is a creative agency that offers a platform that connects brands and customers through purchases and SNS posts. | $4.2M | Series B | Nov 19, 2024 | | | Essen | Essen is a technological company that specializes in mobility and data analysis, as well as using data to improve transportation. | $789.8K | Seed | Oct 31, 2024 | | 10 of 99 investments shown. ## Co-investors - [SMBC Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/smbc-venture-capital) — VC Fund, 10 deals together - [Mitsubishi UFJ Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — VC Fund, 9 deals together - [aucfan](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/aucfan) — VC Fund, 8 deals together - [Mizuho Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mizuho-capital) — VC Fund, 6 deals together - [Skyland Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/skyland-ventures) — VC Fund, 6 deals together - [AirTrip](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/airtrip) — VC Fund, 4 deals together ## Similar investors ### Similar industry - [Antler](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/antler-be9c) — VC Fund - [SV Angel](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sv-angel) — VC Fund - [Alumni Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alumni-ventures-group) — VC Fund ### Similar stage - [Bpifrance](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bpifrance) — VC Fund - [SFC Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/startup-funding-club) — VC Fund - [HTGF (High-Tech Gruenderfonds)](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/high-tech-gr%C3%BCnderfonds) — VC Fund ### Similar country - [Mitsubishi UFJ Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — VC Fund - [SMBC Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/smbc-venture-capital) — VC Fund - [Mizuho Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mizuho-capital) — VC Fund ## Featured in investor lists - [All Investors in Japan](https://shizune.co/investors/investors-japan) - [All VC Funds in Japan](https://shizune.co/investors/vc-funds-japan) - [SaaS Investors in Japan](https://shizune.co/investors/saas-investors-japan) - [SaaS VC Funds in Japan](https://shizune.co/investors/saas-vc-funds-japan) - [Enterprise VC Funds in Japan](https://shizune.co/investors/enterprise-vc-funds-japan) - [Software Investors in Japan](https://shizune.co/investors/software-investors-japan) ## FAQ ### What does Vector invest in? Vector invests primarily in Software, Internet and Marketing startups, most often at Funding Round and Seed stage. Most of the 99 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio. ### What is Vector's check size? Vector typically joins rounds of $730k–$33M at Seed and $2.1M–$28M at Corporate Round. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Vector participates in. ### How do I contact Vector? Public channels for Vector include LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and the website linked on this profile. For a verified work email and phone number, create a free Shizune account — contact data is searched across 20+ sources and validated before delivery, so your outreach lands in the right inbox. ### Who are the partners at Vector? The team at Vector includes Murakawa Tomohiro (Founder and Representative Director), Keiji Nishie (President and CEO) and Ryo Umezawa (Vice President). 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. # About Shizune Shizune.co is an investor database. Core features: - 48,091 startup investors (angels, VCs, accelerators, and others) - Email, phone, LinkedIn (for intros), socials, and other contact data - Updated daily from public funding news - CSV and Excel export The User can access the full database FOR FREE after signing up: shizune.co