Apricot Ventures

Apricot Ventures Inc. is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in seed stage investments. Established in January 2018, the firm primarily supports individuals looking to start independent businesses after their tenure at larger companies. Apricot Ventures focuses on nurturing new entrepreneurial ventures, providing the necessary funding and resources to help them grow and succeed in the competitive market.

Tomoki Shirakawa

Founder, General Partner and Representative Director

Hikaru Tajima

Associate

13 past transactions

Hogetic Lab

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a data collection platform intended to integrate corporate data. The company offers an analysis platform that collects business-related data at high speed and at a low price, dramatically improving the data literacy of decision-making management, and enabling companies to improve data utilization and make the correct informed decisions.

Nudge

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of financial planning platform designed to create a financial institution with new values and behaviors from scratch. The company's platform has been strengthening its team, developing the first service, and preparing for the necessary financial license acquisition, enabling users to secure their future financially.

YAGO

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an online learning platform intended to offer new learning and experiences from the comfort of home. The company's platform allows even those who are busy with work, housework or childcare can easily take live lessons from professionals with specialized knowledge in fitness, music, cooking, beauty, fashion and also offers kids programming courses, enabling customers to take classes of famous instructors from anywhere in the country and kids to learn programming in a fun and serious way.

AoyamaLab

Series A in 2020
Aoyama Lab Co., Ltd. operates an online shopping platform designed specifically for corporate employees. The company manages SECRET MALL, a welfare shopping site that offers a variety of products, including beverages, food items, gifts, and household appliances. Additionally, it provides AOYAMA GIFT SALON, which specializes in gift cards and souvenirs tailored for corporate staff. Founded in 2018 and based in Minato, Japan, Aoyama Lab aims to enhance the shopping experience for employees while optimizing food distribution in the e-commerce market.

Onebox

Seed Round in 2020
Onebox Co., Ltd. develops and operates cloud-based email service platform yaritori. Its platform allows multiple teams to handle inquiries from customers and interact with customers. The company helps to prevent multiple people from responding to a query twice, visualize the response status, and manage query addresses collectively. Onebox Co., Ltd. was founded in 2020 and is based in Minato, Japan.

NOCO

Venture Round in 2020
NOCO is a private company based in Solon, Ohio, recognized for its innovative contributions to the battery industry since its founding in 1914. Initially known for introducing a battery corrosion preventative, NOCO has since developed a range of products, including NOCO Genius, NOCO Boost, and various NOCO Accessories. These offerings are distinguished by their advanced design, performance, and safety features, establishing a new standard in the market. The company is also committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and actively promotes diversity through its hiring practices, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Robes, Inc.

Venture Round in 2019
Robes, Inc. is a provider of planning, development and operation of Internet services.

DINETTE

Venture Round in 2019
DINETTE is a cosmetics manufacturing company.

Biophilia

Seed Round in 2019
Biophilia is a company specializing in pet-related, consulting business, internet service business, and consignment development business. The company was established in August 2017 and is based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Rehasaku

Seed Round in 2019
Rehasaku Co., Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Chiyoda City, Japan, operates a hospital that specializes in rehabilitation services. The company leverages technology to enhance the support provided to medical professionals, including physiotherapists and judo rehabilitation practitioners, while also assisting patients in their recovery processes. Through its innovative approach, Rehasaku aims to improve the quality and efficiency of rehabilitation care.

600

Seed Round in 2019
600 Inc. is a company based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, specializing in unmanned convenience stores. Founded in 2017, it offers a variety of products including candy, drinks, stationery, and daily necessities through vending machines. In addition to its retail operations, 600 also provides co-working and event spaces primarily located in offices across Tokyo's 23 wards. This dual focus on automated retail and flexible workspaces positions 600 as a versatile player in the evolving consumer and business landscape.

Favy

Venture Round in 2018
Favy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that provides marketing support specifically for the food and drink sector. It offers a platform that allows businesses, including restaurants and beauty salons, to easily launch subscription services. Additionally, Favy.jp serves as a web service that facilitates the creation of homepages for various shops, streamlining their online presence and enhancing customer engagement.

DINETTE

Venture Round in 2018
DINETTE is a cosmetics manufacturing company.
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