Marui Group

MARUI GROUP operates in the retail and fintech sectors through its various group companies. The Retailing segment manages commercial property rentals and retail operations, focusing on clothing and accessories, as well as space production, advertising, and apparel distribution. Additionally, it oversees the management of buildings and other facilities. In the FinTech segment, the company provides credit card services, consumer loans, and rent guarantee solutions, while also offering IT systems and real estate rental services. Through these diverse operations, MARUI GROUP combines traditional retail with innovative financial solutions to serve a broad customer base.

Hiroshi Aoi

President and CEO

29 past transactions

LINDA PESA

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Linda Pesa is a provider of business management applications tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. The company focuses on helping business owners manage their operations effectively and gather essential credit information. By offering a suite of financial software, Linda Pesa supports SMEs with comprehensive digital tools that consolidate financial management and credit information into a single, accurate, and timely system. This approach enables business owners to access vital data, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering growth within their enterprises.

DAIZ

Series C in 2022
DAIZ Inc. is a company based in Kumamoto, Japan, specializing in the production and supply of plant-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2015, DAIZ focuses on the research and development, as well as the manufacturing and sale of raw materials derived from germinated soybeans. The company aims to provide plant-based substitutes for traditional meat dishes, offering consumers a healthy and cruelty-free alternative. Through its innovative use of soybean-derived functional substances, DAIZ contributes to the growing demand for sustainable and nutritious food options.

BitStar

Series E in 2021
BitStar Inc. specializes in influencer marketing and support services, catering to a diverse range of industries including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. The company offers a variety of promotional services, including analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, and merchandising solutions. Additionally, BitStar provides specialized support services such as VTuber and music production, along with fan club services through its platform called Costa. The company also facilitates media exposure for influencers, including appearances on television and in magazines, while enabling overseas casting opportunities. Founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, BitStar aims to empower individuals, particularly content creators on platforms like YouTube, to showcase their creativity and flourish in a supportive environment.

Cake.jp

Venture Round in 2021
Cake.jp Co., Ltd. owns and operates online cake delivery portal. The company delivers cake for individual birthdays, anniversary celebrations, corporate events, parties, and welfare. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Updater

Series C in 2021
Minna Electric Power is an Electricity retail service for corporations and individuals company.

neuet

Venture Round in 2020
neuet, Inc. operates the shared cycle services. The company offers a mobile application through which bicycles can be booked. neuet, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Gojo & Company

Series D in 2020
Gojo & Company Inc. is a holding company based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates through its subsidiaries, including Microfinance Delta International and Sejaya Micro Credit, to provide microfinance services. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance financial inclusion by focusing on developing countries. Gojo supports the formalization and growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, with the long-term objective of delivering high-quality, affordable financial services to over 100 million unserved and underserved individuals across more than 50 countries by 2030. As of now, Gojo has established a presence in Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and India, employing over 3,400 individuals and serving more than 570,000 women, many of whom are mothers.

CAMPFIRE

Series E in 2020
CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud funding platforms in Japan, offering a range of services designed to support diverse projects and initiatives. Its flagship platform, CAMPFIRE, enables users to confidently launch projects, while additional specialized services include GoodMorning for socially beneficial projects, CLOSS for fashion-related ventures, and FAAVO for regional initiatives. The company also operates polka, a crowdfunding application that facilitates fundraising among friends for personal events, and CAMPFIRE Bank, which focuses on financial services and loans. Gojo, another of its offerings, is a community wallet application that allows users to share funds with family and community members. Catering to individuals, creators, corporations, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, CAMPFIRE has successfully facilitated approximately 15,000 projects, raising around $70 million from over 700,000 contributors since its inception in 2011 in Tokyo, Japan.

Updater

Series C in 2020
Minna Electric Power is an Electricity retail service for corporations and individuals company.

ADDress

Series B in 2020
ADDress is a provider of co-living spaces in both urban and rural areas, enabling people to live in a range of luxurious residences at fixed prices.

Bulk Homme

Series B in 2020
BULK HOMME Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in men's skincare products. Founded in 2013, it offers a diverse range of items, including face washes, toners, serums, sunscreens, body washes, face masks, and lotions. The brand focuses on delivering products that provide both immediate and long-term benefits, developed through extensive research and development. BULK HOMME aims to meet the basic skincare needs of men by offering high-quality solutions that enhance their daily routines. The company's products are available through physical retail locations and online platforms, making them accessible to a broad audience.

Pocket Marche

Series B in 2020
Pocket Marche Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company founded in 2015, based in Hanamaki. It specializes in supplying a variety of food products, including vegetables, fishery products, rice, cereals, fruits, tea, seafood, meat, eggs, milk, and honey. The company operates through a mobile application that enables users to purchase food items directly while engaging in conversations with farmers and fishermen from across the country. This platform fosters a direct connection between consumers and producers, promoting transparency and trust in the food supply chain.

BitStar

Venture Round in 2020
BitStar Inc. specializes in influencer marketing and support services, catering to a diverse range of industries including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. The company offers a variety of promotional services, including analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, and merchandising solutions. Additionally, BitStar provides specialized support services such as VTuber and music production, along with fan club services through its platform called Costa. The company also facilitates media exposure for influencers, including appearances on television and in magazines, while enabling overseas casting opportunities. Founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, BitStar aims to empower individuals, particularly content creators on platforms like YouTube, to showcase their creativity and flourish in a supportive environment.

COUNTERWORKS

Series B in 2020
COUNTERWORKS Inc. is an online marketplace based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2014. The company operates SHOPCOUNTER, a platform that allows individuals to list their counters for rent. While primarily categorized as an information technology firm, COUNTERWORKS focuses on facilitating transactions in the rental space, connecting users seeking counter space with those offering it.

AdInte

Venture Round in 2020
AdInte Co., Ltd. is a company based in Kyoto, Japan, that specializes in developing an advertising delivery platform tailored for smartphone advertising. Founded in 2009, AdInte offers a range of services including demand side platform (DSP) advertising, web marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and the management of a dental job site. The company also provides original ad network solutions and website creation services. With a focus on mobile internet, AdInte serves clients in both Japan and South Korea, delivering online and online-to-offline (O2O) advertising solutions.

Crowd Credit

Series E in 2020
Crowdcredit, Inc. is a cross-border marketplace lending platform that connects investors from financially stable countries with individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in countries facing financial deficits. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company has expanded its operations globally, with subsidiaries in Lima, Peru; Tallinn, Estonia; and Cuauhtemoc, Mexico. Through its crowdfunding platform, Crowdcredit provides debt capital to various entities, including peer-to-peer platforms, balance sheet lenders, microfinance institutions, and development projects. The platform enables Japanese investors to lend to individuals and SMEs in several countries, including Peru, Cameroon, Estonia, Finland, Spain, and Italy. Looking ahead, Crowdcredit aims to broaden its lending operations to include additional Asian markets outside of Japan.

Sparty

Venture Round in 2020
Sparty is a beauty tech company focused on enhancing individual self-care experiences through innovative personal care products. The company aims to create a seamless infrastructure that enables consumers to easily produce, sell, and use products tailored to their needs. Sparty specializes in addressing hair-related concerns by offering solutions that provide continuous support and renewal. Its distribution strategy incorporates various channels, including a direct-to-consumer model, ensuring that customers have convenient access to the products they require for improved appearance and self-expression. With a strong track record of success in pitch competitions, Sparty is positioned to make a significant impact in the beauty and personal care industry.

Life is Tech

Venture Round in 2019
Life is Tech is a developer of education platform intended for elementary and junior high school students.The company's platform organizes coding and IT camps, collaborating with local governments and running several schemes such as Tech for Local, Be Startup, Code Girls and Tech for Teachers, enabling students to improve their coding skills and creativity

Gojo & Company

Series C in 2019
Gojo & Company Inc. is a holding company based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates through its subsidiaries, including Microfinance Delta International and Sejaya Micro Credit, to provide microfinance services. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance financial inclusion by focusing on developing countries. Gojo supports the formalization and growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, with the long-term objective of delivering high-quality, affordable financial services to over 100 million unserved and underserved individuals across more than 50 countries by 2030. As of now, Gojo has established a presence in Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and India, employing over 3,400 individuals and serving more than 570,000 women, many of whom are mothers.

Sitateru

Series C in 2019
Sitateru is a product manufacturing platform that supports garment brands throughout the entire process, from product planning to production and delivery. It connects independent fashion brands and retailers with garment factories, facilitating their clothing production needs. By establishing a network among these entities, Sitateru enables clients to explore expansion opportunities and streamline their operations in the clothing industry. This tailor-controlled system enhances the efficiency of production while catering to the specific requirements of clothing companies.

FABRIC TOKYO

Series D in 2019
FABRIC TOKYO is a Japanese startup provides a direct-to-consumer custom-made apparel brand. (former-company name Lifestyle Design Co., Ltd.). It enables customers to save their sizes, idea fabrics, and favorite designs, allowing them to make their original clothing later. FABRIC TOKYO was founded in 2012 by Yuichiro Mori and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Updater

Series B in 2019
Minna Electric Power is an Electricity retail service for corporations and individuals company.

Bulk Homme

Series A in 2018
BULK HOMME Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in men's skincare products. Founded in 2013, it offers a diverse range of items, including face washes, toners, serums, sunscreens, body washes, face masks, and lotions. The brand focuses on delivering products that provide both immediate and long-term benefits, developed through extensive research and development. BULK HOMME aims to meet the basic skincare needs of men by offering high-quality solutions that enhance their daily routines. The company's products are available through physical retail locations and online platforms, making them accessible to a broad audience.

Updater

Corporate Round in 2018
Minna Electric Power is an Electricity retail service for corporations and individuals company.

Global Trust Networks

Venture Round in 2018
Global Trust Networks Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based real estate agency that specializes in assisting foreigners who wish to live in Japan. Founded in 2006, the company provides a range of services including real estate rental brokerage and a rent guarantee service, facilitating smoother transitions for expatriates seeking housing. By offering these services, Global Trust Networks aims to make the process of finding and securing rental properties more accessible and affordable for its clients.

BASE

Venture Round in 2018
BASE, Inc. is an e-commerce platform developer based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the planning, development, and operation of web services. The company operates through three main segments: BASE Business, which includes an online shop opening service and a smartphone shopping app; PAY Business, which offers PAY.JP, a service for developers to integrate credit card payments into web services and e-commerce, as well as PAY ID, a payment identification service; and Other Business, which encompasses YELL BANK, a financial service designed to assist shop owners in raising funds through its online services. Founded in 2012, BASE aims to facilitate the attraction of online shoppers for its users.

giftee

Venture Round in 2018
giftee is an online service where you can send a small 'thank you' through small gifts by twitter and email. Supported by Open Network Lab.

Bulk Homme

Seed Round in 2017
BULK HOMME Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in men's skincare products. Founded in 2013, it offers a diverse range of items, including face washes, toners, serums, sunscreens, body washes, face masks, and lotions. The brand focuses on delivering products that provide both immediate and long-term benefits, developed through extensive research and development. BULK HOMME aims to meet the basic skincare needs of men by offering high-quality solutions that enhance their daily routines. The company's products are available through physical retail locations and online platforms, making them accessible to a broad audience.

Money Design

Venture Round in 2016
MONEY DESIGN Co., Ltd. offers asset management and investment advice services. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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