Top 10 Retail Angel Investors in Japan (August 2026)

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• StartPass — StartPass is an IT firm that provides startups with a cloud-based management acceleration platform to solve problems.
• Tooon — Tooon Inc. is a technology company that deals with development and operations of business management tools .
• Compass — Compass is a Solve problems in the local labor market with Consultation x Technology

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• Brhino — Brhino provides planning, development, and management of web services. The company's product, Monokabu, is a site where people can buy and sell sneakers and things like stock. Brhino is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• Monokabu — Monokabu is a site where people can buy and sell new products at a price you decide. It specialises in sneakers.
• Somewhere — Somewhere is engaged in the travel and transportation business.

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• U-ZERO — U-ZERO provides services as an integrated partner for its implementation and establishment.
• Favy — Favy is a platform that enables businesses such as restaurants and beauty salons to launch subscription services.
• BONAVENTURA — BONAVENTURA is a luxury leather goods brand redefining the essence of next-generation luxury under the vision of 'Beyond Luxury,' combining a robust e-commerce foundation with an expanding network of retail stores.Embark on life's journey with BONAVENTURA, where Italian craftsmanship meets timeless design. Blending elegance,functionality, and premium materials, our creations are crafted to bring lasting joy and stand the test of time.The name "BONAVENTURA" and our symbol "Infinity Clover' symbolize good luck and eternal happiness for those who cherish life’s moments.

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• Shiftus — Shiftus is a communication application that can be used in various part-time job sites such as cafes, izakayas, hotels, supermarkets
• Flagellin — Flagellin is a pharmaceutical and medical industry.Development and sales of SaaS that supports sales and marketing of database and analysis services in the pharmaceutical and medical industries
• Giver Take All — Gibber Take All is a Planning, development and management of business sharing platform

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• Savr — Savr is an Investment platform disrupting the Swedish fund industry with a lower fee structure and a new business model.
• PinMeTo — Optimize your time and local presence with an all-in-one local SEO tool. Show up in local search, manage listings, reviews, messages from one dashboard.
• Winnow — Winnow builds artificial intelligence tools to help chefs run more profitable and sustainable kitchens by cutting food waste in half. They develop technology to cut food waste in their operations. Their digital tools provide data to drive improvements in kitchen production processes and reduce environmental footprint.Winnow's mission is toconnect commercial kitchen, create a movement of chefs, and inspire others. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.

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• Morght — Morght is an information technology service company.
• YOUTRUST — YOUTRUST is a startup to operate YOUTRUST a referral recruitment platform for side-job change.
• Cloud Franchise — Cloud Franchise is a cloud kitchen model that aims to maximize the kitchen occupancy rate of restaurants.

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• Kimaru AI — kimaru.ai empowers managers to streamline inventory, pricing, and supply chain logistics by reducing time-to-decision and enhancing productivity through targeted decision support.Our intuitive decision builder maps your goals and recommends the most impactful actions to achieve them.By connecting your organization’s data seamlessly, kimaru.aipowers prescriptive analytics models that simulate multiple scenarios, letting you visualize potential outcomes and make data-backed decisions with confidence.Say goodbye to decision fatigue and focus on what matters most – productivity and growth.
• Quotable AI — Shoppable Philippines B2B Marketplace
• Shoppable Business - Next Gen B2B Marketplace — Shoppable Business is a trusted, hassle-free B2B eCommerce marketplace for buying and selling 100% authentic branded products and services in the Philippines.

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• Orosy — Space Engine, Inc. provides wholesale platform "orosy" that connects D2C brands and retailers from Japan.

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• Jeplan — JEPLAN Creates New Recycling Infrastructures & Managements For the Future of Our Planet.
• Golf Digest Online — Golf digest online is an online golf store that provides service to Japan and sells golf gear, apparel, and accessories.

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• Onepair — Onepair is a job consulting and recruiting company. Onepair is to co-creating careers by talking about real-world ace with active ace.
• Strainer — Strainer Co., Ltd. is an information distribution platform that conveys corporate information centered on financial data. Although there are not a few media to deliver financial information, the company's strengths are strong to be easily viewed, including financial information of overseas companies.
• LAMILA — LAMILA develops system that improves the creation of retail stores.