Global Brain

Global Brain Corporation, established in 1998, is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that invests in technology-focused startups globally, from seed to pre-IPO stages. With a track record of 300+ investments, 25 IPOs, and 61 M&As, the firm provides hands-on support to its portfolio companies. Global Brain manages both independent and corporate venture capital funds, partnering with tier 1 public companies across various industries.

Kaori Akiba

Director

Hidetaka Aoki

Investment Group Partner and Fellow Chief of Space Lab

Tatsunori Arai

Director, Investment Group

Megumi Asatsuma

Director

Anjani Bansal

Partner, India Office Representative

Brooke Beers

Partner

Takuji Chida

Director, Investment Groups

Hogil Doh

General Partner, Investment Group

Thomas Duong

Principal

Brian Flucht

Partner and Head, US Division

Hajime Furuya

Venture Partner

Harue Hayashi

Partner / Vice Chief Fund Management Officer

Kenji Hayashi

Principal

Shohei Hayashi

Partner, Investment Group

Jie He

Director China office Representative

Yosuke Hirai

Director

Joopyo Hong

Partner Investment Group

Naoki Horie

Principal

Jang Hyeokjin

Principal, Investment Group

Shohei Ichimiya

Partner, US Office

Sho Ikeda

Partner, Indonesia Office Representative

Nozomu Ikuta

Principal

Kotona Inaida

Director

Tomoaki Ishikure

Investment Group Partner

Yuki Ito

Director

Yoshinari Ito

Venture Partner

Hiroyuki Izumi

Partner

Ken Kajii

General Partner, Investment Group

Daisuke Kashiro

Partner, Investment Group

Takashi Kato

Partner, San Francisco Office Representative

Kirin Kato

Principal

Masaya Kawakami

Principal, Investment Group

Hiroyuki Kawamoto

Principal

Ko Kawaragi

Director

Maiko Kayata

Principal

ByeongJin Kim

Principal

Riichiro Kimura

Director, Investment Group

Issei Kokubu

Principal, Investment Group

Yoshiomi Kubota

Principal

Jinya Kurita

Director, Investment Group

KyungHun Lee

Partner, South Korea Office Representative

YingQi Liang(Joy)

Principal

Chukaku Lin

Director

Atsushi Matsuda

Venture Partner

Akira Matsumoto

Principal

Yuki Matsuo

Director

Natsumi Matsuoka

Principal

Tomoko Minagawa

Director, Investment Group

Ai Minamizaki

Principal, Investment Group

Shigeru Mitarai

Director

Shuhei Mori

Principal

Seiichiro Mukai

Director

Satoko Murata

Principal, Investment Group

Kohtaro Nagawa

Director, Investment Group

Tasuke Nakagawa

Partner, M&A

Mitsutaka Nakao Ph.D

Principal, Investment Group

Shien Nakayama

Director

Yuya Namiki

Director

Ying Jian Ng

Director, Investment Group

Daisuke Nishida

General Partner

Yukari Nishiyama

Director, Investment Group

Akiko Noguchi

Director

Rina Obi

Investment Group Director, Berlin Office

Sho Ohtani

Principal, Investment Group

Tetsui Okada

Director, Investments Group

Mayu Okamoto

Director

Akane Okuyama

Director

Shingo Otaki

Partner, Investment Group

Naoki Sadakuni

Venture Partner

Enen Sai

Principal

Youichi Sakagawa

Director, Investment Group

Kazuki Sakuragawa

Partner / Editor in Chief

Masumi Sato

Principal

Naoki Sato

Principal, Investment Group

Tomoki Sekiguchi

Principal

Rie Shibata

Director

Takeru Shigemura

Director

Miku Shimamura

Principal

Hiroshi Shimazu

Managing Director

Masamune Shin

General Partner

Ayu Shinoyama

CFO

Chisa Shinsakaue

Director

Divyansh Singh

Principal

Hiroto Sorita

Director, Investment Group

Sachiko Sugiura

Director

Yusuke Suzuki

Partner

Kazumo Tachibana

Director

Mana Takabayashi

Director, Investment Group

Hiroki Takai

Director, Investment Group London Office

Toko Takao

Principal

Hideyuki Tanaka

Director

Marika Tazaki

Partner

Hirotaka Togashi

Director

Haruka Tsujii

Director

Atsushi Ueda Ph.D

Principal, Investment Group

Takuya Ukai

Principal, Investment Group

Tetsuya Urimoto

Director

Noriko Usui

Partner / Chief Fund Management Officer

Keita Washizu

Principal

Masao Yamada

Senior Partner, Investment Groups

Kazunor Yamaguchi

Partner

Kazunori Yamaguchi

Partner, Investment Group

Ryozo Yamamoto

Partner, Investment Group

Michiko Yamazaki MD

Principal, Investment Group

Isao Yasuda

Senior Partner

Takuro Yoda

Principal, Investment Group

Sayaka Yoshino

Director

Miku Yoshio

Partner, Investment Group

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

Founder, Owner, CEO and General Partner

Miyazawa Yusuke

Venture Partner

Lusheng Zou

Director, Investment Group

Takuya Hosomura

Partner

Past deals in Business Development

Boston Medical Sciences

Series A in 2025
Boston Medical Sciences is a healthcare company dedicated to reducing colorectal cancer mortality. It develops a non-invasive detection platform that employs artificial intelligence to facilitate virtual bowel cleansing, enhancing examination accuracy and patient comfort. The platform aims to improve patient outcomes by aiding healthcare providers in early detection and treatment decisions.

HQ

Series B in 2024
Hq is a consutling firm that works in the area of personnel organization strategy, working style office strategy and software development.

Hived

Venture Round in 2024
Hived is a sustainable parcel delivery business focused on transforming the logistics industry for the modern era. It offers zero-emission delivery services designed to make the shipping process greener, more affordable, and efficient. By employing vertical integration and innovative operational processes, Hived aims to create a comprehensive parcel delivery network that meets the needs of both shippers and recipients, while minimizing waste and carbon emissions. The company emphasizes providing enhanced visibility and insights throughout the delivery process, ensuring a superior post-purchase experience for customers.

Boston Medical Sciences

Seed Round in 2024
Boston Medical Sciences is a healthcare company dedicated to reducing colorectal cancer mortality. It develops a non-invasive detection platform that employs artificial intelligence to facilitate virtual bowel cleansing, enhancing examination accuracy and patient comfort. The platform aims to improve patient outcomes by aiding healthcare providers in early detection and treatment decisions.

BitQuark

Seed Round in 2024
BitQuark specializes in developing user-friendly AI technology and advanced digital transformation solutions aimed at enhancing manufacturing and logistics operations. The company's AI platform focuses on optimizing production processes and quality control by offering features such as predictive analysis, data analysis, anomaly detection, and automated process improvement suggestions. This technology supports manufacturing companies in streamlining their operations, reducing waste, and ensuring consistent product quality. By addressing business bottlenecks in production lines and distribution warehouses, BitQuark enhances operational efficiency and productivity for its clients.

Pathos Logos

Series A in 2023
Pathos Logos is a human resource co-creation platform focused on enhancing corporate back office operations and fostering creativity within organizations. By offering a specialized platform that facilitates the sale of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions and the provision of human resources, the company aims to streamline processes and minimize the significant man-hours typically involved in API integrations. Pathos Logos supports the development of peripheral marketplaces beyond a company’s core functions, thereby enabling clients to focus on innovation and growth in their SaaS-based ventures.

Laboro.AI

Series A in 2022
Laboro.AI specializes in developing custom artificial intelligence solutions aimed at transforming business operations. The company offers advanced AI and machine learning technologies to a diverse range of industries, facilitating innovation and enhancing efficiency. In addition to solution development, Laboro.AI provides consulting services that encompass the planning, implementation, and execution of AI strategies, ensuring that businesses can effectively leverage these technologies to achieve their goals. By making state-of-the-art AI accessible, Laboro.AI plays a significant role in connecting technology with business needs.

Tailor

Seed Round in 2022
Tailor is a company that specializes in providing a headless ERP platform, allowing businesses to create customized enterprise resource planning systems without the need for extensive coding. The platform supports low-code development, empowering enterprises to build bespoke business systems that cater to their specific needs. In addition to its technology offerings, Tailor also provides consulting services and development resources aimed at facilitating digital transformation for organizations. This approach helps businesses meet their unique security and scalability requirements while promoting in-house development capabilities.

Knowledge Merchants Works

Series C in 2022
Knowledge Merchants Works Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in human resources consulting and solutions tailored for the store service industry in Japan. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing managerial and leadership capabilities through its management training programs, which are rooted in organization theory. It also evaluates employee sentiments and workplace conditions to provide effective strategies for revitalizing stores and improving overall productivity. Knowledge Merchants Works offers innovative products such as the “Juku” series, aimed at fostering the next generation of store service leaders through business and organizational transformation projects. Additionally, the “Hata” application series is designed to enhance store productivity, contributing to the company's commitment to advancing the store service sector.

iPrice Group

Corporate Round in 2022
iPrice Group is an online price comparison platform that aims to enhance the e-commerce experience for shoppers in Southeast Asia by offering a diverse selection of products from numerous online retailers. The company provides users with the ability to compare prices, discover various products, and find the best deals across multiple categories, including electronics, fashion, home improvements, and baby products. By partnering with hundreds of online shops, iPrice facilitates a transparent and convenient shopping experience. Established in Kuala Lumpur, the company has rapidly expanded its presence across seven markets, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Philippines. With a mission to boost trust and convenience in the e-commerce sector, iPrice leverages international expertise in technology and online marketing to serve its customers effectively.

GoWork

Series B in 2020
GoWork is a prominent provider of coworking space rental services in Indonesia, dedicated to creating inspiring and fully equipped workspaces that facilitate business growth. The company focuses on fostering a collaborative environment through meticulously researched spatial design and integrated technology. By offering a range of amenities and tools, GoWork aims to empower its members and enhance their productivity. The company's mission includes building a vibrant business community, supported by partnerships with leading brands in coworking, lifestyle, and real estate. Through these efforts, GoWork positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of workspaces, catering to the needs of modern businesses.

Knowledge Merchants Works

Series B in 2020
Knowledge Merchants Works Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in human resources consulting and solutions tailored for the store service industry in Japan. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing managerial and leadership capabilities through its management training programs, which are rooted in organization theory. It also evaluates employee sentiments and workplace conditions to provide effective strategies for revitalizing stores and improving overall productivity. Knowledge Merchants Works offers innovative products such as the “Juku” series, aimed at fostering the next generation of store service leaders through business and organizational transformation projects. Additionally, the “Hata” application series is designed to enhance store productivity, contributing to the company's commitment to advancing the store service sector.

BizteX

Series C in 2020
BizteX, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing cloud-based robotic process automation (RPA) solutions. The company offers its flagship service, BizteX Cobit, which utilizes artificial intelligence to automate routine tasks, allowing businesses to streamline operations and improve efficiency. By providing a digital robot that can perform repetitive functions with minimal human intervention, BizteX aims to enhance productivity and creativity within organizations. The software is designed to be user-friendly, enabling automation through a web browser, thus allowing businesses to focus their resources on more strategic activities.

DataX

Venture Round in 2019
DataX is a business that specializes in providing an integrated digital marketing platform known as B-dash, developed by from scratch Co., Ltd. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers a range of services including support for business strategy planning, new business development, analytical services, and business process construction. B-dash is notable for its ability to accumulate and utilize vast amounts of data, featuring 32 million unique customer IDs and a significant financial data component amounting to 92 billion yen. The platform's capabilities are enhanced through strategic partnerships, including a notable contract with KKR and Goldman Sachs in 2019, which underscores its importance in the IT and marketing sectors.

SMARTCAMP

Venture Round in 2019
Smart Camp is a technology company that offers SaaS comparison services, inside sales agency support, and B2B digital marketing solutions.

SMARTCAMP

Series B in 2019
Smart Camp is a technology company that offers SaaS comparison services, inside sales agency support, and B2B digital marketing solutions.

Valu

Venture Round in 2019
VALU Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in micro-trading services and online recruitment support. It offers users access to personalized trading timelines and incentives, utilizing bitcoin and open assets protocols to ensure secure online transactions. In addition to its trading services, VALU is involved in planning, designing, and producing businesses and services that leverage virtual currency. The company also acts as a purchasing agent for virtual currency and provides management consulting services. Furthermore, VALU engages in licensing and managing intellectual property rights, including copyrights and patents. Its diverse portfolio indicates a commitment to innovation in the digital currency and human resources sectors.

Omise

Series B in 2018
Omise Co., Ltd. is a Bangkok-based company founded in 2013 that develops and operates an online payment platform designed for seamless integration on both web and mobile. The platform facilitates money transfers to third-party bank accounts, enables refunds to customers, and allows users to store payment information for future transactions. Omise caters to businesses by offering a variety of payment processing solutions, addressing the challenges faced by online stores in Thailand, Japan, and Singapore, where the existing payment systems often require cumbersome documentation and high fees. The company aims to simplify the payment process, enabling instant acceptance of credit and debit card payments, as well as bill payments through online banking and ATMs. Omise also provides APIs for developers, ensuring easy integration and high security standards, as evidenced by its compliance with PCI-DSS 3.1. The company's mission is to enhance the online payment experience, bridging the gap between physical and digital transactions for both merchants and consumers.

GoWork

Series A in 2018
GoWork is a prominent provider of coworking space rental services in Indonesia, dedicated to creating inspiring and fully equipped workspaces that facilitate business growth. The company focuses on fostering a collaborative environment through meticulously researched spatial design and integrated technology. By offering a range of amenities and tools, GoWork aims to empower its members and enhance their productivity. The company's mission includes building a vibrant business community, supported by partnerships with leading brands in coworking, lifestyle, and real estate. Through these efforts, GoWork positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of workspaces, catering to the needs of modern businesses.

GoWork

Series B in 2018
GoWork is a prominent provider of coworking space rental services in Indonesia, dedicated to creating inspiring and fully equipped workspaces that facilitate business growth. The company focuses on fostering a collaborative environment through meticulously researched spatial design and integrated technology. By offering a range of amenities and tools, GoWork aims to empower its members and enhance their productivity. The company's mission includes building a vibrant business community, supported by partnerships with leading brands in coworking, lifestyle, and real estate. Through these efforts, GoWork positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of workspaces, catering to the needs of modern businesses.

CrediFi

Venture Round in 2018
CrediFi Corp specializes in providing comprehensive financial data and analytics tailored for the commercial real estate (CRE) sector in the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aggregates data on over 2.2 million properties and CRE loans, facilitating transparency in an industry that traditionally relies on manual data gathering. CrediFi's cloud-based platform compiles extensive information on loans, assets, tenants, and owners, ensuring users can access crucial data in a clear and user-friendly interface. This resource streamlines deal flow, enhances due diligence, and supports ongoing asset monitoring, catering to a diverse clientele that includes portfolio managers, lenders, brokers, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). As of January 2020, CrediFi operates as a subsidiary of Actovia, LLC.

Cognitee

Series A in 2017
Cognitee Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing online brainstorming and decision-making software tools aimed at reducing cognitive bias. Its product suite includes Discuss-Here Office, which features automation capabilities, ViSummary, which generates reports and summaries, and BrainPlots, an application that identifies errors and biases in thought processes. Additionally, BrainPlots – Think Like TED offers content suggestions inspired by TED speakers to enhance presentations and discussions. Cognitee also provides the COG Series, an analysis service that quantitatively evaluates performance and cognitive trends within teams, benefiting sectors such as insurance, consulting, human resources, and marketing. By leveraging a comprehensive database of over 20,000 analysis results, Cognitee enables clients to enhance productivity and improve the quality of their communications.

CrediFi

Series B in 2017
CrediFi Corp specializes in providing comprehensive financial data and analytics tailored for the commercial real estate (CRE) sector in the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aggregates data on over 2.2 million properties and CRE loans, facilitating transparency in an industry that traditionally relies on manual data gathering. CrediFi's cloud-based platform compiles extensive information on loans, assets, tenants, and owners, ensuring users can access crucial data in a clear and user-friendly interface. This resource streamlines deal flow, enhances due diligence, and supports ongoing asset monitoring, catering to a diverse clientele that includes portfolio managers, lenders, brokers, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). As of January 2020, CrediFi operates as a subsidiary of Actovia, LLC.

Cognitee

Series A in 2016
Cognitee Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing online brainstorming and decision-making software tools aimed at reducing cognitive bias. Its product suite includes Discuss-Here Office, which features automation capabilities, ViSummary, which generates reports and summaries, and BrainPlots, an application that identifies errors and biases in thought processes. Additionally, BrainPlots – Think Like TED offers content suggestions inspired by TED speakers to enhance presentations and discussions. Cognitee also provides the COG Series, an analysis service that quantitatively evaluates performance and cognitive trends within teams, benefiting sectors such as insurance, consulting, human resources, and marketing. By leveraging a comprehensive database of over 20,000 analysis results, Cognitee enables clients to enhance productivity and improve the quality of their communications.

DataX

Series B in 2015
DataX is a business that specializes in providing an integrated digital marketing platform known as B-dash, developed by from scratch Co., Ltd. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers a range of services including support for business strategy planning, new business development, analytical services, and business process construction. B-dash is notable for its ability to accumulate and utilize vast amounts of data, featuring 32 million unique customer IDs and a significant financial data component amounting to 92 billion yen. The platform's capabilities are enhanced through strategic partnerships, including a notable contract with KKR and Goldman Sachs in 2019, which underscores its importance in the IT and marketing sectors.

Pricebook

Series B in 2015
Pricebook Co., Ltd., based in Indonesia, operates a shopping search engine specializing in gadgets for the Southeast Asian market. Its primary business is offering price comparison services to empower consumers with comprehensive product information, including reviews, specifications, and online articles, along with availability checks across both online and offline stores. The company's mission is to become the leading platform for online shoppers by adapting proven strategies to the region's vast and rapidly growing market.

Lts

Venture Round in 2014
LTS, Inc. is a Japanese company based in Tokyo that provides a range of consulting and business process management services. Founded in 2002, LTS specializes in business consulting for areas such as business development, mergers and acquisitions, and customer strategy formulation. The company also offers IT consulting services, including IT management support, project planning, and ERP system implementation. Additionally, LTS provides HR consulting focused on performance measurement, human resource development, and e-learning. Its business process management services encompass process modeling, performance measurement, and outsourcing. LTS is also engaged in digital transformation, offering services such as technology research, data analysis, and robotic process automation. The company's comprehensive approach aims to facilitate corporate reform and adapt to modern work styles and digital advancements.

Moxo

Series A in 2013
Moxo is a client interaction platform that specializes in providing digital automation solutions across various industries, including consulting, accounting, logistics, healthcare, financial services, and legal sectors. The platform enables businesses to manage client accounts, automate routine tasks, and streamline business processes. Additionally, Moxo offers cloud-based project binders for organizing and sharing files, photos, and videos, along with features for private group sharing, voice recording, annotation, and real-time meetings. By facilitating embeddable omnichannel collaboration, Moxo enhances productivity and improves engagement with remote customers and employees.

Moxo

Series A in 2013
Moxo is a client interaction platform that specializes in providing digital automation solutions across various industries, including consulting, accounting, logistics, healthcare, financial services, and legal sectors. The platform enables businesses to manage client accounts, automate routine tasks, and streamline business processes. Additionally, Moxo offers cloud-based project binders for organizing and sharing files, photos, and videos, along with features for private group sharing, voice recording, annotation, and real-time meetings. By facilitating embeddable omnichannel collaboration, Moxo enhances productivity and improves engagement with remote customers and employees.

Tri-Stage

Seed Round in 2007
Tri-Stage is a leading provider of direct marketing support services in Japan, specializing in assisting marketing companies. The company leverages its extensive experience to offer high-quality solutions aimed at enhancing client mail-order sales. Tri-Stage utilizes various media channels, including television and the Internet, to support product and service marketing, customer acquisition, and overall sales processes. By focusing on comprehensive customer management, Tri-Stage aims to maximize the effectiveness of its clients' marketing efforts.

Tri-Stage

Angel Round in 2006
Tri-Stage is a leading provider of direct marketing support services in Japan, specializing in assisting marketing companies. The company leverages its extensive experience to offer high-quality solutions aimed at enhancing client mail-order sales. Tri-Stage utilizes various media channels, including television and the Internet, to support product and service marketing, customer acquisition, and overall sales processes. By focusing on comprehensive customer management, Tri-Stage aims to maximize the effectiveness of its clients' marketing efforts.

Tri-Stage

Angel Round in 2006
Tri-Stage is a leading provider of direct marketing support services in Japan, specializing in assisting marketing companies. The company leverages its extensive experience to offer high-quality solutions aimed at enhancing client mail-order sales. Tri-Stage utilizes various media channels, including television and the Internet, to support product and service marketing, customer acquisition, and overall sales processes. By focusing on comprehensive customer management, Tri-Stage aims to maximize the effectiveness of its clients' marketing efforts.

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