Coral Capital

Coral Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in investing in startups within the information technology and software-as-a-service sectors. Coral Capital adopts a full-service approach to investing, offering comprehensive support to its portfolio companies as they navigate the challenges of early-stage growth. By focusing on innovative startups in Japan, the firm aims to foster technological advancement and entrepreneurship in the region.

Yohei Sawayama

Founding Partner

Kiyoshi Seko

Investment Manager

Yoshizawa, Miyako

Senior Associate

Past deals in Tokyo

TeraWatt Technology

Series B in 2022
TeraWatt Technology is a manufacturing company that produces lithium-ion batteries.

Contrea

Seed Round in 2021
MediOS is a cloud-based informed consent (IC) assistance system that assists medical professionals in focusing on essential patient explanations. Many doctors respect explanation time and go out of their way to clarify things so that patients can receive therapy with confidence and peace of mind.

UMed

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Umed is a healthcare service development and operations company. Umed develops and provides healthcare services for general consumers and medical professionals. They provide a platform for human resources that support medical care.

Polyuse

Seed Round in 2021
Polyuse Co., Ltd. focuses on advancing the construction and civil engineering sectors through innovative 3D printing technology. The company aims to transform the construction industry by providing specialized 3D printers that automate various processes traditionally performed by craftsmen in the field. This technology not only enhances efficiency but also helps reduce construction costs and improve safety. By offering these services to construction professionals, Polyuse seeks to address key challenges in the industry, facilitating a modernization that leverages the power of technology.

Seibii

Funding Round in 2021
Seibii, Inc. is a company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2019, that specializes in car maintenance and repair services. It operates through a mobile application and online platform, providing a range of services that include car repairs, parts installation, and roadside assistance. Seibii aims to optimize the automobile aftermarket industry by offering customers convenient access to skilled mechanics, ensuring vehicle safety while delivering cost-effective solutions. The company's focus is on digitalizing traditional car maintenance processes to enhance customer experience and streamline service delivery.

Kaminashi

Series A in 2021
Kaminashi is a developer of workplace digitization software designed to keep track of on-site work records. Their functions are to do work on a smartphone or tablet with a simple screen that can be used by anyone and display check criteria in a manual with images.

LBV

Seed Round in 2021
LBV is a Software-as-a-Service management platform that focuses on the centralized management of corporate accounts and billing information. The platform automates various account management tasks, allowing users to track usage fees across different departments through a unified dashboard. This functionality supports organizations in managing accounts that are entering and leaving the company, ensuring smooth operational processes without errors. By streamlining these tasks, LBV enables companies to reduce costs through enhanced process automation and optimization.

SpiceCode

Seed Round in 2021
Spice Code creates a more intelligent food supply chain. It is involved in the development and provision of local food orders, as well as the manufacturing and sale of processed foods.

Famitra

Venture Round in 2021
Famitra creates a business that facilitates the formation of family trusts in order to keep customers' assets from being frozen due to dementia. It aims to prevent asset freezing due to dementia, etc. by entrusting the management, operation, and disposal of the parents' assets to a trustworthy family via the family trust system. A family trust entrusts the settlor's property to a trustee with the goal of realizing flexible asset management that meets the settlor's and his/her family's wishes and needs.

PartnerSuccess

Seed Round in 2020
PartnerSuccess offers planning, development, and sales strategy consulting. Partner Success is a PRM cloud service that increases the number of sales agents, it creates a system for agency management, information sharing, and data utilization. In accordance with partner business issues, the company suggests agency strategy measures.

Lazuli

Seed Round in 2020
Lazuli is a software-as-a-service platform that assists companies in managing and transforming product data through the use of artificial intelligence. The platform facilitates the entire lifecycle of digital goods, from raw materials to finished products, by creating a comprehensive database that supports product search, planning, and market analysis. This functionality enables retailers and e-commerce businesses to explore cost-effective manufacturing strategies, thereby enhancing their productivity and operational efficiency.

Koska

Series A in 2020
Koska is a service that automates highly accurate cost calculation without trouble in the IoT system.

KAKEHASHI

Venture Round in 2020
KAKEHASHI is the opportunity of Their foundation to want to become "Kakehashi connecting medical treatment and patients" "Kakehashi connecting medical care with a bright future". Japan is a country possessing world-class medical technology and medical system, it is a country with prominent longevity to be proud of in the world. In 2060, one in 2.5 people will enter an unprecedented super aging society of 65 years old and over, one in four will be over 75 years old. To think about the way of medical care that supports the healthy life expectancy in Japan is nothing but creation of the future image of Japanese society.

Logiless

Venture Round in 2020
Logiless is a cloud-based software solution designed for e-commerce businesses, focusing on integrated management of orders and inventory. The platform automates various aspects of the e-commerce workflow, from order placement to shipping, thereby reducing the need for manual intervention. By streamlining operations, it enhances efficiency while keeping costs low. This comprehensive tool allows warehouse operators to improve productivity and enables businesses to manage their inventory and orders in a cohesive manner, facilitating faster shipping and overall operational effectiveness.

N Inc

Venture Round in 2020
Atena is an agency for postal mail and creative production. Their business line includes virtual mailing service, business process outsourcing, and consulting.

Kankak

Series A in 2020
Kankak, Inc. operates cashless cafés in Minato, Japan, specializing in customizable beverages and specialty coffee expertly prepared by skilled baristas. The company provides a mobile ordering application that allows customers to pre-order drinks and meals according to their preferences, enhancing the convenience of the café experience. In addition to coffee, Kankak's offerings include desserts and salads, catering to a diverse range of tastes. Through its innovative approach, Kankak aims to streamline the ordering process and improve customer satisfaction.

Aww

Seed Round in 2020
Aww Inc. is Japan's first virtual human company. (https://aww.tokyo/) Our company has produced several virtual humans since 2018, including "imma" , "plusticboy" and "Ria". Since "imma" was born on social media in 2018, more than 1 million fans have followed our virtual humans’ social media channels, and our virtual humans have been featured in more than 5000 media outlets across 50 countries. Our most popular human, "imma" has starred in campaigns for well-known global brands such as Porsche, SK-II, IKEA, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino, and Amazon Fashion, and most recently appeared in a 2020 TV commercial for the global ice cream brand "Magnum" broadcasted throughout China. - Campaigns in which imma participated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEnOqerPGxs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oZDUjqmUDU In order to develop the world's highest quality virtual humans, our company has developed our own proprietary "MASTER MODEL™", the essential technology optimized to create virtual humans. We will not only continue to produce our own virtual humans, but also work with partner companies and celebrities for new virtual human productions. With support from Epic Games’ MegaGrant program and using their Unreal Engine, we hope to pioneer “real-time 3DCG” and “digital fashion” in the 5G and XR era.

SYN

Seed Round in 2020
SYN develops an internet and software business that brings out the goodness of Japanese food. Its food delivery service Chompy aims to enrich life through food. The company was established in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan.

ShareDine

Seed Round in 2020
SHAREDINE is a subscription service for traveling chefs for pregnancy, before and after childbirth, baby food, lifestyle-related diseases, muscle training, and diabetes. They offer corporate benefits and wellness services, such as organizing meal seminars and dispatching cooking services for people. The on-site chefs at ShareDine are food experts with credentials such as registered dietitians and cooks. There are approximately 1,600 registered visiting chefs with various specialties, including those who have experience with nutritional guidance and cooking in nursery school cafeterias and hospitals, as well as those who have experience cooking in hotel and restaurant kitchens. A traveling chef will also carefully advise them on cooking points such as recipes, preparation, and setup for them to replicate at home.

Zehitomo

Series B in 2020
Zehitomo is an Japanese online platform that enables user to hire local service professionals, from photographers to personal trainers.

Leaner Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Leaner Technologies provides cloud-based software for cost reduction analysis.

kikitori

Seed Round in 2020
Kikitori is engaged in the development and management of applications and web platforms focused on agricultural product distribution, specifically fruits and vegetables. The company has created technology that streamlines various aspects of agricultural operations, including marketing, store management, and the automation of invoicing and sales notifications. By providing these comprehensive solutions, Kikitori aims to help businesses reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency within the agricultural sector.

Bizpa

Seed Round in 2020
Bizpa is an operator of an advertising platform that assists businesses and sole proprietors in evaluating various types of advertising media. The company's platform provides options for centralized management of design review, posting contact, and payment after ordering and lets users search for advertisements and place orders just like an e-commerce site, enabling businesses and sole proprietors to get a skillful distribution of offline advertisements.

Epicbase

Seed Round in 2020
Epicbase provides assistance with the creation of voice-based minutes. Face-to-face and web conference audio can be recorded, automatically transcribed by AI, and readily converted into minutes using a video editor.

Orosy

Seed Round in 2020
Orosy, a Tokyo-based company offering a wholesale marketplace for small retailers to discover and purchase makers, craft brands, smaller manufacturers. Orosy raised $3.4 million in Seed funding.

Seibii

Funding Round in 2020
Seibii, Inc. is a company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2019, that specializes in car maintenance and repair services. It operates through a mobile application and online platform, providing a range of services that include car repairs, parts installation, and roadside assistance. Seibii aims to optimize the automobile aftermarket industry by offering customers convenient access to skilled mechanics, ensuring vehicle safety while delivering cost-effective solutions. The company's focus is on digitalizing traditional car maintenance processes to enhance customer experience and streamline service delivery.

Graffer

Series A in 2019
Graffer is a citizens' movement in the form of a start-up that brings the future to life. Graffer is to create a free and open social infrastructure that solves the various challenges of the traditional government system and enables individuals and businesses to take action smoothly.

Justincase

Series A in 2019
justInCase, Inc. is the first pure InsurTech insurance company started its business in July 2018 in Japan. justInCase was founded by experienced actuaries and data scientists. justInCase provides AI based smartphone insurance, API based accident insurance, P2P insurance, COVID-19 insurance, as well as AI based healthtech insurance.

Tenanta

Venture Round in 2019
Tenanta Inc. operates a platform called tenant.jp, which facilitates the matching of business properties with potential tenants in various sectors, including restaurants and retail services. Founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the platform allows property owners to post details about their available spaces while tenants can submit their requirements. This direct matching process enables real estate companies to connect with suitable tenants without sharing sensitive property information with third parties. Tenanta's service streamlines the rental process, making it easier for both property owners and tenants to find compatible matches.

OneMile Partners

Venture Round in 2019
OneMile Partners is an asset management consulting firm,Life insurance agency and Financial products intermediary.

HiCustomer

Series A in 2019
HiCustomer is a developer of a customer success management platform intended to act as an engine for business growth. The company's platform offers calculation of a customer health score, automatically detects withdrawal signs from customer usage data and aggregates information about customers, enabling clients to fully utilize the resources of their customer success team.

KAKEHASHI

Series B in 2019
KAKEHASHI is the opportunity of Their foundation to want to become "Kakehashi connecting medical treatment and patients" "Kakehashi connecting medical care with a bright future". Japan is a country possessing world-class medical technology and medical system, it is a country with prominent longevity to be proud of in the world. In 2060, one in 2.5 people will enter an unprecedented super aging society of 65 years old and over, one in four will be over 75 years old. To think about the way of medical care that supports the healthy life expectancy in Japan is nothing but creation of the future image of Japanese society.

Anyflow

Seed Round in 2019
Anyflow is a domestic cloud-native iPaaS (integration platform as a service) that helps optimize and automate operations by easily linking services that are overflowing in the company. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo.

Basset

Seed Round in 2019
Basset Inc. is a data analysis company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Gotanda, Japan. It specializes in blockchain technology, focusing on the design and development of a cryptocurrency platform that enables users to collect, curate, and analyze data. Basset monitors various cryptocurrency blockchains and aggregates information from both public web and dark web sources. The company's mission is to visualize blockchain data, providing users with actionable intelligence to navigate the cryptocurrency ecosystem effectively.

SmartHR

Series C in 2019
SmartHR, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in cloud-based human resources management software. Founded in 2013, SmartHR offers a platform designed to automate social insurance and employment insurance procedures. This software allows users to complete online forms and generate digital versions of essential documents such as pension and employment insurance applications, which can be submitted to relevant authorities with ease. By providing a comprehensive suite of solutions focused on employee management, administration, talent management, and productivity, SmartHR caters to a wide range of businesses, from large enterprises to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Connected Robotics

Series A in 2019
Connected Robotics is an information technology company that designs and manufactures robotic arms for enterprises. The company's product, OctoChef, provides cooking services. It caters to individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Koganei-shi, Japan.

Handii Japan

Series A in 2019
Handii is a Development and operation of corporate payment services.

GITAI

Series A in 2019
GITAI is the world’s leading space robotics startup, aiming to provide safe and affordable means of labor in space and reduce operational costs by 100 times. GITAI is developing highly capable, safe, and reliable robots to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Mars.

Picki

Seed Round in 2019
Picki Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shibuya-ku that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of women's apparel. The company operates a direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform that facilitates apparel consignment management and digital promotion, enabling brand influencers to effectively create and market their brands through social media and technology. By focusing on the proper management of personal information, Picki aims to enhance the shopping experience while promoting its products online.

Genomelink

Seed Round in 2018
Genomelink is a platform that empowers individuals to explore their DNA data and enables businesses to utilize this information for marketing and research purposes. Founded by experienced professionals in consumer genomics, including members with backgrounds from leading companies such as M3, Inc. and a joint venture between Illumina and Sony, Genomelink has raised $4 million in seed funding from notable investors, including Berkeley SkyDeck and prominent Japanese venture capital firms. The company's application allows users to upload their raw DNA data files, providing insights into their identities and traits through a user-friendly interface and educational content. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of genetic information while promoting transparency and engagement with personal data.

Class Action

Seed Round in 2018
Class Action is japan's first class-based special litigation special site connecting victims who want to bring out class actions & lawyers.

Connected Robotics

Seed Round in 2017
Connected Robotics is an information technology company that designs and manufactures robotic arms for enterprises. The company's product, OctoChef, provides cooking services. It caters to individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Koganei-shi, Japan.

Genomelink

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Genomelink is a platform that empowers individuals to explore their DNA data and enables businesses to utilize this information for marketing and research purposes. Founded by experienced professionals in consumer genomics, including members with backgrounds from leading companies such as M3, Inc. and a joint venture between Illumina and Sony, Genomelink has raised $4 million in seed funding from notable investors, including Berkeley SkyDeck and prominent Japanese venture capital firms. The company's application allows users to upload their raw DNA data files, providing insights into their identities and traits through a user-friendly interface and educational content. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of genetic information while promoting transparency and engagement with personal data.

Provigate

Seed Round in 2017
Provigate is a Japanese company specializing in bio-transistor sensor technologies that focus on health management. The company has developed diagnostic instruments capable of measuring blood sugar levels in patients, utilizing advanced perception-broadening sensors. These sensors enable users to monitor dynamic changes in their glucose levels, facilitating better lifestyle management for individuals, particularly those with diabetes. By providing tools that allow for regular monitoring, Provigate aims to assist users in adapting their habits to improve their overall health and well-being.
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