Samurai Incubate

Samurai Incubate Co., Ltd., established in 2008 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a venture capital firm and accelerator that focuses on early-stage investments, primarily in seed and series A funding. The firm invests in a diverse range of sectors, including finance, healthcare, logistics, retail, energy, and technology, with a preference for startups that demonstrate potential in management, marketing, and finance. Samurai Incubate operates internationally, with additional offices in Israel, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Shenzhen, China, and targets investments in emerging markets across Africa and Israel. The firm's investment range typically falls between JPY 5 million to JPY 50 million per portfolio company. By fostering innovative startups, Samurai Incubate aims to enhance their operational capabilities and revenue potential, guided by principles inspired by the samurai spirit.

Kentaro Sakakibara

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Past deals in Kenya

HAKKI AFRICA

Angel Round in 2020
HAKKI AFRICA Inc., a microfinance company, provides small amounts of business loans to small businesses in Kenya. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.