MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC)

MSIVC is a venture capital firm that invests in Japanese and global startups scaling to IPO. It focuses on startups in verticals of Fintech, SaaS, Healthcare, AI, E-Commerce, Foodtech, and Environment etc.

Dai Tsujikawa

Partner

Past deals in Art

GAAAT

Series B in 2025
GAAAT created unique artwork in partnership with a major Japanese IP content provider and hosted an art event in New York.

OpenHeart

Seed Round in 2024
OpenHeart is a technology company that specializes in developing a 3D creation platform. This platform enables users to generate and share 3D and 4D scenes using their smartphones. It automatically converts photos and videos into immersive 3D scenes, which can then be published on websites. The company's innovative solution allows users to express spatial data in an artistic and engaging manner.

Minto

Venture Round in 2022
Minto facilitates a creator economy focused on manga and anime artists. It supports creators from planning to post-production analysis, fostering communication between them and their audience.

Quan

Series A in 2014
Quan Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing character-driven content for smartphone applications and web platforms. The company offers a diverse portfolio of over 500 characters, including Betakkuma, Sugar Cubs, and Business Fish, which are utilized in various messaging applications and social games, primarily targeting markets in Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition to character development, Quan Inc. provides global content distribution services and creates illustrations and stamps for chat apps. The company also engages in public relations and advertising, offering services such as market research, translation, and game management to enhance user engagement and promote its content effectively.

Japan Culture and Technology

Japan Culture and Technology assists artists and craftspeople in expanding their activities by providing IT support.
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