Global Brain

Founded in Tokyo in 1998, Global Brain is a venture capital firm focusing on seed to late-stage investments across various sectors globally. They have invested in over 300 startups, facilitating 25 IPOs and 61 M&As through hands-on support services.

Kaori Akiba

Director

Hidetaka Aoki

Investment Group Partner and Fellow Chief of Space Lab

Tatsunori Arai

Director

Megumi Asatsuma

Director

Anjani Bansal

Partner / India Office Representative

Past deals in Real Estate

Estie

Series B in 2024
Estie is a Japanese real estate technology company that provides a SaaS platform to digitalize the flow of information and transactions in the commercial real estate market. The platform leverages a data infrastructure and a comprehensive real estate database to support services from pilot projects to full system development. It offers market research, rent estimation algorithms, and quantitative indicators to help clients make data-driven decisions. Founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Estie focuses on digital transformation in the commercial real estate sector.

Sumutasu

Series C in 2024
Sumutasu Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, operates an online platform that facilitates swift buying and selling of residential properties. The company employs artificial intelligence technology to streamline transactions, offering direct purchase and sale services for real estate assets. Sumutasu's mission is to empower individuals with the freedom to make ideal housing choices.

Nat

Corporate Round in 2023
Nat specializes in developing three-dimensional scanning technology integrated with AI surveying for the housing market. Its platform enables accurate measurements in millimeters, transforming traditional surveying methods in construction and housing industries.

SHE

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2017, SHE operates co-working spaces exclusively for women in Tokyo, Japan. It offers flexible membership plans, including 'SHEworks' for shared office space and 'SHElikes', a platform providing monthly access to creative skill lessons at a flat rate.

Estate Technologies

Series B in 2022
Estate Technologies provides an AI-powered platform for real estate valuation and transaction transparency. The platform analyzes property price, risk, and lifecycle data and includes tools such as Dr. Asset checker for real-time value analysis and Dr. Asset Recommender for purchase suggestions. The company also delivers information system design, development, and consulting services that combine information technology with real estate expertise. Its data-driven solution aggregates properties with similar attributes, such as room size, distance to the station, and age, to compute price deviations and deliver objective, granular market insights. By creating a transparent environment for real estate transactions, Estate Technologies seeks to enhance asset formation and raise the overall value of real estate in Japan. The company was established in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Sumutasu

Series B in 2022
Sumutasu Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, operates an online platform that facilitates swift buying and selling of residential properties. The company employs artificial intelligence technology to streamline transactions, offering direct purchase and sale services for real estate assets. Sumutasu's mission is to empower individuals with the freedom to make ideal housing choices.

Estie

Series A in 2022
Estie is a Japanese real estate technology company that provides a SaaS platform to digitalize the flow of information and transactions in the commercial real estate market. The platform leverages a data infrastructure and a comprehensive real estate database to support services from pilot projects to full system development. It offers market research, rent estimation algorithms, and quantitative indicators to help clients make data-driven decisions. Founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Estie focuses on digital transformation in the commercial real estate sector.

CompStak

Series C in 2021
CompStak, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, operates an online platform that provides a comprehensive database of commercial lease comparables. Utilizing a crowd-sourced model, CompStak facilitates the exchange of detailed lease information, which includes tenant names, addresses, rental rates, square footage, landlord concessions, broker identities, and other pertinent data. This information is critical for real estate investors, brokers, asset managers, and appraisers as they conduct valuations and analyses of commercial properties. CompStak's platform serves various stakeholders in the real estate market, enabling informed decision-making in significant investments and property comparisons. Additionally, CompStak has established a strategic partnership with Knowledge Cubed to enhance its data offerings, further solidifying its position in the industry.

Agrimedia

Venture Round in 2021
Agrimedia is a facilities provider that focuses on connecting urban residents with agricultural opportunities through farm renting and recruitment for producers. The company specializes in matching idle farmland in suburban areas with individuals looking to engage in farming activities. By offering accessible farm rentals, Agrimedia aims to revitalize underutilized farmland, addressing challenges such as the aging farmer population and the increasing amount of unused land. This approach allows city residents to easily own and operate farms, fostering a closer relationship between urban communities and agricultural practices.

SHE

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, SHE operates co-working spaces exclusively for women in Tokyo, Japan. It offers flexible membership plans, including 'SHEworks' for shared office space and 'SHElikes', a platform providing monthly access to creative skill lessons at a flat rate.

GoWork

Series B in 2020
GoWork operates premium coworking spaces designed to foster productivity and collaboration. It offers private offices, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms equipped with amenities, along with business community platforms for members.

Hosty

Series E in 2020
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that owns and operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. Founded in 2015, Hosty focuses on providing affordable accommodation options for travelers through its compact hotel concept. Each hotel offers fully equipped accommodations with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to enjoy a convenient stay without the need for on-site staff. The company's innovative approach to hotel management emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness, catering to the growing demand for budget-friendly lodging solutions.

Hosty

Venture Round in 2019
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that owns and operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. Founded in 2015, Hosty focuses on providing affordable accommodation options for travelers through its compact hotel concept. Each hotel offers fully equipped accommodations with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to enjoy a convenient stay without the need for on-site staff. The company's innovative approach to hotel management emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness, catering to the growing demand for budget-friendly lodging solutions.

Anyplace

Seed Round in 2019
Anyplace is a housing platform designed for the work-from-anywhere lifestyle, offering accommodations optimized for productivity such as Anyplace Select, which provides furnished stays with a fully equipped home office and high-speed internet. The platform lists furnished stay hotels, serviced apartments, and co-living spaces on short-term leases without extensive paperwork, often including insurance coverage. It serves professionals, digital nomads, and corporate travelers seeking flexible, hassle-free housing that merges work-ready environments with comfortable living spaces.

Hosty

Series A in 2019
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that owns and operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. Founded in 2015, Hosty focuses on providing affordable accommodation options for travelers through its compact hotel concept. Each hotel offers fully equipped accommodations with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to enjoy a convenient stay without the need for on-site staff. The company's innovative approach to hotel management emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness, catering to the growing demand for budget-friendly lodging solutions.

Crowd Realty

Venture Round in 2019
Crowd Realty, Inc. operates a crowdfunding platform focused on real estate assets and loans secured by real estate in Japan and internationally. Established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, the company facilitates stable, medium to long-term funding solutions for commercial real estate and urban development projects, including the renovation and revitalization of underutilized properties. Through its online marketplace, Crowd Realty enables both domestic and foreign investors to engage in real estate investment opportunities, allowing individuals to contribute smaller amounts of capital towards various projects. The platform aims to provide a unique investment environment, adapting to the evolving needs of businesses and investors in the real estate sector.

Hosty

Venture Round in 2019
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that owns and operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. Founded in 2015, Hosty focuses on providing affordable accommodation options for travelers through its compact hotel concept. Each hotel offers fully equipped accommodations with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to enjoy a convenient stay without the need for on-site staff. The company's innovative approach to hotel management emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness, catering to the growing demand for budget-friendly lodging solutions.

CrediFi

Series C in 2019
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.

PERL.eco

Venture Round in 2018
PERL.eco is developing a blockchain-based platform dedicated to real-world ecological assets. It aims to tokenize carbon credits and biodiversity, facilitating their trade via decentralized finance (DeFi) mechanisms.

GoWork

Series A in 2018
GoWork operates premium coworking spaces designed to foster productivity and collaboration. It offers private offices, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms equipped with amenities, along with business community platforms for members.

GoWork

Series B in 2018
GoWork operates premium coworking spaces designed to foster productivity and collaboration. It offers private offices, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms equipped with amenities, along with business community platforms for members.

Peerspace

Series B in 2018
PeerSpace, Inc. operates a marketplace that connects companies and individuals with short-term workspaces. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform allows users to search, message, and book a diverse range of spaces, including corporate and private event venues, photo studios, conference rooms, and unique locations like converted warehouses and sports car museums. The service caters to a broad clientele across major U.S. cities, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Austin, and Chicago. By streamlining the booking process, PeerSpace enables clients to easily access various locations for purposes such as off-site meetings, film and photography shoots, or social events, while providing hosts the opportunity to monetize their under-utilized properties.

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.

Itandi

Series B in 2017
ITANDI, Inc. is an IT company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in real estate management and consulting services. Founded in 2012, it operates an online platform that includes Heyazine, a portal designed to provide real-time information on rental property prices. Additionally, ITANDI offers REcS, a subscription-based software-as-a-service system that streamlines real estate management processes. The company focuses on digitalizing real estate distribution and provides services related to artificial intelligence and big data analysis, enhancing operational efficiency for its clients within the real estate sector. As of November 2018, ITANDI operates as a subsidiary of GA Technologies Co., Ltd.

Peerspace

Series A in 2017
PeerSpace, Inc. operates a marketplace that connects companies and individuals with short-term workspaces. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform allows users to search, message, and book a diverse range of spaces, including corporate and private event venues, photo studios, conference rooms, and unique locations like converted warehouses and sports car museums. The service caters to a broad clientele across major U.S. cities, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Austin, and Chicago. By streamlining the booking process, PeerSpace enables clients to easily access various locations for purposes such as off-site meetings, film and photography shoots, or social events, while providing hosts the opportunity to monetize their under-utilized properties.

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.

Zigbang

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2010, Zigbang operates a property listing platform and application that connects real estate agents with renters. It offers an apartment hunting service, enabling users to search for rental properties based on criteria such as number of rooms, occupants, and price.

Crowd Realty

Seed Round in 2015
Crowd Realty, Inc. operates a crowdfunding platform focused on real estate assets and loans secured by real estate in Japan and internationally. Established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, the company facilitates stable, medium to long-term funding solutions for commercial real estate and urban development projects, including the renovation and revitalization of underutilized properties. Through its online marketplace, Crowd Realty enables both domestic and foreign investors to engage in real estate investment opportunities, allowing individuals to contribute smaller amounts of capital towards various projects. The platform aims to provide a unique investment environment, adapting to the evolving needs of businesses and investors in the real estate sector.

TypeBeeGroup

Venture Round in 2014
TypeBeeGroup is a planning, development and operation of "Cashback Rental", a rental information site where you can get festive money.
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