Genesia Ventures

Genesia Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The firm specializes in seed to pre-series stage investments, with a focus on new economy sectors, including digital media, artificial intelligence, robotics, and other frontier technologies. Genesia Ventures actively invests in startups across Japan and Southeast Asia, having supported over 80 companies in various industries such as SaaS, finance, healthcare, education, and entertainment. The firm also considers follow-on investments beyond series A for its existing portfolio companies, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing innovation and growth within the Asian market.

Masami Ichinohe

Associate

Masafumi Kawai

Chief Sustainability Officer and Partner

Masafum Kawai

Partner

Mizutani Koki

Investment Manager

Masato Kono

Principal

Yuto Kono

Principal

Naoki Kurosaki

Investment Manager

Elsha Kwee

Investment Manager

Keigo Mizutani

Associate

Shu Sokabe

Associate

Takahiro Suzuki

General Partner

Soichi Tajima

General Partner

Huynh Minh Tuan

Associate

Shuku Yushu

Investment Manager

Kim Dzung Hoang Thi

Country Director of Vietnam

Past deals in Vietnam

Selly

Seed Round in 2022
Selly is a social commerce platform that facilitates entrepreneurship by connecting manufacturers with individuals looking to sell products without the need for upfront capital. The company collaborates with traditional manufacturers and distributors to provide a diverse selection of high-quality goods. By enabling homemakers and aspiring resellers to source these products easily, Selly aims to make the process of starting a business more accessible to a broader audience.

Fundiin

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of buy-now-pay-later service intended to provide an interest-free installment payment plan to consumers. The company offers various products on its platform and provides payment methods, enabling customers with flexible installment loans to reduce financial constraints.

Buymed

Series B in 2021
Buymed operates a digital pharmaceuticals distribution platform in Vietnam, known as Thuocsi.vn. Founded in 2018 and based in Ho Chi Minh City, the platform supplies a wide range of healthcare products, including medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, and supplements. It serves over 1,000 pharmacies and clinics across the country, offering detailed product information such as pricing and active ingredients. Additionally, Thuocsi.vn features a communication network that provides important updates, including product recalls. The company is recognized as a successful startup in the medical technology sector, attracting young talent eager to integrate advanced technology into healthcare solutions.

Vietcetera

Series A in 2021
Vietcetera Media is a media company based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, founded in 2016. It focuses on publishing online news content that covers a variety of topics, including business, lifestyle, culture, fashion, and entertainment. The company aims to connect modern Vietnam with a global audience by providing insightful briefings on Vietnamese affairs, society, and business. Through its digital platform, Vietcetera Media enables readers both within and outside Vietnam to stay informed about relevant events and trends, fostering a better understanding of the country.

Kamereo

Series A in 2021
Kamereo LLP operates a B2B purchasing and sourcing platform tailored for the restaurant industry in Vietnam. Founded in 2018 and based in Ho Chi Minh City, the company streamlines supply chain operations for restaurants by facilitating the discovery of new suppliers and providing tools for order tracking and payment management. Its platform serves as a marketplace, connecting restaurants with suppliers in the food and beverage sector, thereby minimizing the time spent on the ordering process. By offering well-designed order forms and analytical tools, Kamereo enables businesses to enhance efficiency and focus on customer satisfaction.

Vietcetera

Seed Round in 2021
Vietcetera Media is a media company based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, founded in 2016. It focuses on publishing online news content that covers a variety of topics, including business, lifestyle, culture, fashion, and entertainment. The company aims to connect modern Vietnam with a global audience by providing insightful briefings on Vietnamese affairs, society, and business. Through its digital platform, Vietcetera Media enables readers both within and outside Vietnam to stay informed about relevant events and trends, fostering a better understanding of the country.

Buymed

Seed Round in 2020
Buymed operates a digital pharmaceuticals distribution platform in Vietnam, known as Thuocsi.vn. Founded in 2018 and based in Ho Chi Minh City, the platform supplies a wide range of healthcare products, including medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, and supplements. It serves over 1,000 pharmacies and clinics across the country, offering detailed product information such as pricing and active ingredients. Additionally, Thuocsi.vn features a communication network that provides important updates, including product recalls. The company is recognized as a successful startup in the medical technology sector, attracting young talent eager to integrate advanced technology into healthcare solutions.

eDoctor

Venture Round in 2020
eDoctor Corporation is a health technology company founded in 2014 with the goal of creating a comprehensive healthcare system through mobile applications. The eDoctor app offers users convenient access to health services, allowing them to connect with doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies via audio or video calls, as well as through in-app messaging. Users can seek health advice, book clinic visits, and manage their health records, all from their smartphones or tablets. Based in Vietnam, eDoctor has cultivated a substantial user community and established partnerships with numerous businesses, positioning itself as a trusted provider of active healthcare services in the region. The company's technology aims to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of healthcare, making it easier for patients to receive the medical attention they need without traveling long distances.

Kamereo

Seed Round in 2019
Kamereo LLP operates a B2B purchasing and sourcing platform tailored for the restaurant industry in Vietnam. Founded in 2018 and based in Ho Chi Minh City, the company streamlines supply chain operations for restaurants by facilitating the discovery of new suppliers and providing tools for order tracking and payment management. Its platform serves as a marketplace, connecting restaurants with suppliers in the food and beverage sector, thereby minimizing the time spent on the ordering process. By offering well-designed order forms and analytical tools, Kamereo enables businesses to enhance efficiency and focus on customer satisfaction.

Homedy

Venture Round in 2018
Homedy Limited operates an online real estate portal in Vietnam. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Luxstay

Series A in 2018
Luxstay Vietnam Company Limited operates an online homestay-booking platform, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Hanoi City. The platform specializes in short-term rentals across various locations, including Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, and Thanh Xuan. Luxstay focuses on providing guests with unique local travel experiences and prioritizes the quality of rentals over quantity, offering stylish and private accommodations as alternatives to traditional hotels. The company's clientele includes local families, international travelers, and business professionals seeking personalized service and value. For homeowners, Luxstay presents an opportunity to generate passive income while ensuring their properties are well-managed and maintained, providing peace of mind that their homes are secure and appealing to guests.

Luxstay

Seed Round in 2017
Luxstay Vietnam Company Limited operates an online homestay-booking platform, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Hanoi City. The platform specializes in short-term rentals across various locations, including Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, and Thanh Xuan. Luxstay focuses on providing guests with unique local travel experiences and prioritizes the quality of rentals over quantity, offering stylish and private accommodations as alternatives to traditional hotels. The company's clientele includes local families, international travelers, and business professionals seeking personalized service and value. For homeowners, Luxstay presents an opportunity to generate passive income while ensuring their properties are well-managed and maintained, providing peace of mind that their homes are secure and appealing to guests.

Homedy

Seed Round in 2017
Homedy Limited operates an online real estate portal in Vietnam. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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