Global Brain

Global Brain is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 1998, specializing in early-stage investments across various sectors, including e-commerce, software, gaming, media, IoT, education, entertainment, and fintech. The firm has expanded its investment activities to the US and Asia, targeting series A-stage technology companies. Since its inception, Global Brain has invested in approximately 30 companies, achieving seven initial public offerings and seven mergers and acquisitions. The firm supports its portfolio companies by providing not only capital but also strategic guidance, partnerships, and team-building resources to help them reach their milestones. Global Brain is particularly adept in e-commerce, operating a platform called EC-PLANET, which encompasses several group companies, including a large online sports goods store and a logistics firm offering comprehensive fulfillment services. This network, along with Global Brain's connections to established Japanese companies, facilitates market entry for US and Asian businesses into Japan.

Hogil Doh

General Partner, Investment Group

Harue Hayashi

Partner & Vice Chief Fund Management Officer

Tomoaki Ishikure

Partner

Hiroyoshi Iwata

Director

Hiroyuki Izumi

Partner

Naoki Kamimaeda

Partner, Europe Division Head London Office Representative

Daisuke Kashiro

Partner

Kirin Kato

Principal

Hiroyuki Kawamoto

Principal

Kenta Kitsuka Ph.D

General Partner, Investment Group

Jiro Kumakura

General Partner

Ai Minamizaki

Principal

Kazuhiko Miyama

General Partner, Investment Group

Tasuke Nakagawa

Partner

Ayu Shinoyama

Corporate Management Group Partner & Chief Financial Officer

Hiroto Sorita

Principal

Keisuke Tatsuoka

General Partner, Investment Group

Marika Tazaki

Principal

Hirotaka Togashi

Director, Investment Group

Noriko Usui

Partner & Chief Fund Management Officer

Isao Yasuda

Senior Partner

Miku Yoshio

Partner, Investment Group

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

CEO

Past deals in ASIC

AI Silk

Series B in 2023
AI Silk are innovative conductive fibers produced with a dyeing technique. By using natural silk and giving conductivity to the fiber itself, They have succeeded in producing electrodes that reduce some of the risks and challenges of conventional medical electrodes, which can cause discomfort, skin and in vivo inflammation, and measurement failure due to sweat or other elements. Their brand, AI Silk, is a new material that has strong and diverse application potential, even beyond the health / medical field.

SCADAfence

Venture Round in 2023
SCADAfence Ltd. develops cyber security solutions to protect the industrial Internet of Things in manufacturing industries and critical infrastructure. It serves industrial facilities, such as power, oil and gas, water, chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Be'er Sheva, Israel.

Craif

Series B in 2022
Icaria's mission is to create a new society in which people will not lose their lives by using urine tests to provide "early, painless and accurate early diagnosis of cancer."It is known that detecting cancer early increases the survival rate 5 to 10 times and greatly improves the prognosis. However, it is not unusual for many cancers to have no subjective symptoms, and when they become aware they have progressed to a stage where treatment is impossible. The most effective way to detect cancer at an early stage that can be treated is to have regular and high-precision cancer diagnosis, but existing cancer diagnosis is painful and However, many of them are not accurate enough and are not suitable for regular diagnosis and early stage diagnosis.

Ac-Planta

Venture Round in 2022
Ac-Planta Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Bunkyo, Japan, established in 2018. The company focuses on researching, manufacturing, and selling acetic acid-based biostimulants and agrochemicals designed to protect plants from adverse environmental conditions such as heat, drought, and salt damage. Among its product offerings is Skeepon, which caters to turf, agriculture, and home garden plants. Ac-Planta aims to address global food and environmental challenges by enhancing crop yields and quality, thereby contributing to solutions for food shortages and decreased agricultural production caused by climate change and abnormal weather patterns.

Aidemy

Series B in 2021
Aidemy Inc. provides online artificial intelligence (AI) programing services for individuals to learn AI technology and a Software as a service product for companies to manipulate AI technology using their accumulated data on their own. The company’s platform is used to learn about block chain through practical applications, such as mining, adding transactions, and consensus algorithms. Its solutions are used by corporations primarily in the manufacturing industry, such as companies listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and small companies and university laboratories. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Securitize

Series B in 2021
Securitize, Inc. is a compliance platform that specializes in the issuance and management of digital securities. Founded in 2017 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of services for issuers, including document handling, investor communications, and accreditation. For investors, Securitize provides tools for wallet management, an investor dashboard, and token distribution. The platform enables eligible investors to own, manage, and trade digital securities in various capital markets, including equity, funds, fixed income, and real estate. Securitize is recognized as a registered transfer agent and is integrated with multiple regulated U.S. marketplaces, allowing it to facilitate compliant digital securities transactions. Additionally, the company offers KYC/AML and capital management services, ensuring a secure environment for both issuers and investors.

SCADAfence

Series B in 2021
SCADAfence Ltd. develops cyber security solutions to protect the industrial Internet of Things in manufacturing industries and critical infrastructure. It serves industrial facilities, such as power, oil and gas, water, chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Be'er Sheva, Israel.

Aroma Bit

Venture Round in 2021
Aroma Bit, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that focuses on the development, production, and sales of electronic equipment, specifically compact odor imaging sensors. Recognizing the importance of the olfactory sense, which is frequently overlooked, Aroma Bit aims to capture and analyze scents through its innovative sensor technology. The company not only creates these advanced sensors but also develops unique services and products that utilize them, addressing the challenges of describing and understanding aromas in everyday life.

Securitize

Series A in 2020
Securitize, Inc. is a compliance platform that specializes in the issuance and management of digital securities. Founded in 2017 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of services for issuers, including document handling, investor communications, and accreditation. For investors, Securitize provides tools for wallet management, an investor dashboard, and token distribution. The platform enables eligible investors to own, manage, and trade digital securities in various capital markets, including equity, funds, fixed income, and real estate. Securitize is recognized as a registered transfer agent and is integrated with multiple regulated U.S. marketplaces, allowing it to facilitate compliant digital securities transactions. Additionally, the company offers KYC/AML and capital management services, ensuring a secure environment for both issuers and investors.

Securitize

Series A in 2019
Securitize, Inc. is a compliance platform that specializes in the issuance and management of digital securities. Founded in 2017 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of services for issuers, including document handling, investor communications, and accreditation. For investors, Securitize provides tools for wallet management, an investor dashboard, and token distribution. The platform enables eligible investors to own, manage, and trade digital securities in various capital markets, including equity, funds, fixed income, and real estate. Securitize is recognized as a registered transfer agent and is integrated with multiple regulated U.S. marketplaces, allowing it to facilitate compliant digital securities transactions. Additionally, the company offers KYC/AML and capital management services, ensuring a secure environment for both issuers and investors.

Securitize

Series A in 2018
Securitize, Inc. is a compliance platform that specializes in the issuance and management of digital securities. Founded in 2017 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of services for issuers, including document handling, investor communications, and accreditation. For investors, Securitize provides tools for wallet management, an investor dashboard, and token distribution. The platform enables eligible investors to own, manage, and trade digital securities in various capital markets, including equity, funds, fixed income, and real estate. Securitize is recognized as a registered transfer agent and is integrated with multiple regulated U.S. marketplaces, allowing it to facilitate compliant digital securities transactions. Additionally, the company offers KYC/AML and capital management services, ensuring a secure environment for both issuers and investors.

Alpaca

Venture Round in 2018
Alpaca is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, that operates as a securities broker. It specializes in providing an algorithmic trading platform designed for developers to create, manage, and execute trading and investing algorithms. The Alpaca API enables the development of investing applications and brokerage services that facilitate commission-free trading. The company boasts a team with diverse backgrounds in finance and technology and has garnered support from prominent investors in the industry. By focusing on empowering developers, Alpaca aims to enhance access to financial markets through innovative technology solutions.

Digix

Seed Round in 2017
Digix is a smart asset company that uses Blockchain technology to represent physical gold with tokens. Digix aims to build stronghold of real-world assets represented as tokens on Blockchain. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Singapore, Central Region.

Arcstone

Seed Round in 2015
Arcstone Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing and marketing manufacturing software solutions. Founded in 2013, it offers a comprehensive platform known as the Arcstone Operations Platform (arc.ops), which integrates various data streams from IoT sensors, machines, ERPs, and workstation tablets. This platform enables manufacturers to monitor, track, visualize, and control production operations, facilitating both automated and manual processes in manufacturing, machine maintenance, and warehousing. By operationalizing data, Arcstone empowers facility managers to enhance visibility and control, leading to significant cost reductions and quality improvements across the manufacturing supply chain. The company also has a presence in India, Vietnam, and Indonesia, highlighting its regional commitment to optimizing operational efficiency.