GLIN Impact Capital

GLIN Impact Capital is an impact investment firm established in 2020 and located in Tokyo, Japan. The firm focuses on investing in growth-stage startups in both Japan and the United States that address significant social challenges, including the climate crisis, educational disparity, agriculture and food insecurity, aging population issues, diversity and inclusion, gender inequality, and mental health. By targeting these critical areas, GLIN Impact Capital aims to generate positive social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns.

Masahiro Hata

Co-Founder and Partner

Masato Nakamura

Partner

Sadaharu Saiki

Co-Founder and Partner

6 past transactions

Yuime

Series B in 2025
Yuime is an HR consulting firm that offers agricultural staffing, contract farming, and recruitment services.

Literati

Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2016, Literati is a subscription-based service that delivers age-appropriate books to children aged 0-9 in the United States. It offers personalized book selections under categories like Club Neo, Sprout, Nova, and Sage, along with gifting options.

TeraWatt Technology

Series C in 2023
TeraWatt Technology Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with a subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the design and development of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for various electrified applications. The company focuses on manufacturing batteries that combine energy and power density with safety, catering to industrial clients in need of long-lasting and reliable power solutions. TeraWatt Technology employs competitive engineering practices and production processes to ensure high-quality battery performance, positioning itself as a key player in the rechargeable battery market.

Asuene

Series B in 2023
Asuene provides renewable power retail services for local production and consumption and develops a carbon management platform that enables organizations to track, manage, and report greenhouse gas emissions. The platform integrates data from multiple sources using artificial intelligence to create strategies for reducing pollutants, improving environmental performance, complying with regulations, and advancing sustainability goals.

Asuene

Series B in 2022
Asuene provides renewable power retail services for local production and consumption and develops a carbon management platform that enables organizations to track, manage, and report greenhouse gas emissions. The platform integrates data from multiple sources using artificial intelligence to create strategies for reducing pollutants, improving environmental performance, complying with regulations, and advancing sustainability goals.

Unifa

Funding Round in 2021
UniFa is a developer of innovative healthcare solutions focused on tracking the physical and mental growth of kindergarteners. The company's flagship product, LookMee, integrates artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technology to provide various tools for parents and guardians. Key components of the LookMee system include an IoT sensor designed to secure children's naptime, a smart thermometer that monitors body temperature, and a photo-sharing service that gathers data from kindergartens. These services collectively enable parents to receive regular updates about their child's well-being, enhancing communication and fostering a better understanding of their development during early childhood.
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