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 Simulation

QunaSys

Series B in 2024
QunaSys is a company focused on advancing the practical application of quantum technology through the development of algorithm and application software. Established to harness the potential of quantum physics, QunaSys aims to illuminate the underlying quantum phenomena that influence various technologies, from semiconductors to medical imaging. Their platform enables the simulation of quantum mechanical behaviors, allowing researchers to effectively execute quantum chemistry calculations on both quantum computers and simulators. By bridging the gap between theoretical quantum physics and real-world applications, QunaSys seeks to facilitate innovations that were previously unattainable with conventional technologies, thereby contributing to the evolution of quantum computing and its related fields.

DataMesh

Series B in 2022
DataMesh is a leading company focused on advanced digital twin and mixed reality solutions that revolutionize operations, training, and maintenance across various industries. Its flagship platform, FactVerse, combines real-time data with immersive 3D environments, facilitating precise simulations and efficient workflows. DataMesh provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including DataMesh Director, Checklist, Inspector, and Simulator, designed to improve productivity and streamline processes in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and facility management. By leveraging innovative technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and the Internet of Things, DataMesh empowers businesses to enhance their operational capabilities and drive digital transformation effectively.

QunaSys

Series B in 2022
QunaSys is a company focused on advancing the practical application of quantum technology through the development of algorithm and application software. Established to harness the potential of quantum physics, QunaSys aims to illuminate the underlying quantum phenomena that influence various technologies, from semiconductors to medical imaging. Their platform enables the simulation of quantum mechanical behaviors, allowing researchers to effectively execute quantum chemistry calculations on both quantum computers and simulators. By bridging the gap between theoretical quantum physics and real-world applications, QunaSys seeks to facilitate innovations that were previously unattainable with conventional technologies, thereby contributing to the evolution of quantum computing and its related fields.

Synamon

Series B in 2020
Synamon Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Shinagawa, Japan, specializes in the development and management of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) products. The company's flagship solution is NEUTRANS, a VR space construction tool that enables users to create and optimize virtual environments for various applications. Synamon offers services including VR/AR development, consulting, and the creation of 3D models for VR/AR content. Their technology facilitates remote collaboration by allowing multiple users to interact within the same VR space, share materials, and make decisions as if they were together in person. Additionally, Synamon provides comprehensive consulting services from planning through to delivery, continuously improving their systems based on user feedback to enhance the VR experience.

QunaSys

Series A in 2019
QunaSys is a company focused on advancing the practical application of quantum technology through the development of algorithm and application software. Established to harness the potential of quantum physics, QunaSys aims to illuminate the underlying quantum phenomena that influence various technologies, from semiconductors to medical imaging. Their platform enables the simulation of quantum mechanical behaviors, allowing researchers to effectively execute quantum chemistry calculations on both quantum computers and simulators. By bridging the gap between theoretical quantum physics and real-world applications, QunaSys seeks to facilitate innovations that were previously unattainable with conventional technologies, thereby contributing to the evolution of quantum computing and its related fields.

Immense

Series A in 2019
Immense is a developer of enterprise software focused on making transport simulation accessible for various applications, including fleet management, infrastructure operations, and transportation planning. The company combines its simulation platform with trusted data partnerships to address critical questions in the transportation sector. By leveraging advancements in data science, machine learning, and computational technologies, Immense empowers decision-makers to develop effective mobility solutions for the complex challenges faced in the industry. The company's approach integrates scientific rigor with practical expertise to deliver real benefits from evolving transportation dynamics.

Synamon

Series A in 2019
Synamon Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Shinagawa, Japan, specializes in the development and management of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) products. The company's flagship solution is NEUTRANS, a VR space construction tool that enables users to create and optimize virtual environments for various applications. Synamon offers services including VR/AR development, consulting, and the creation of 3D models for VR/AR content. Their technology facilitates remote collaboration by allowing multiple users to interact within the same VR space, share materials, and make decisions as if they were together in person. Additionally, Synamon provides comprehensive consulting services from planning through to delivery, continuously improving their systems based on user feedback to enhance the VR experience.

StradVision

Series A in 2018
StradVision, established in 2014, specializes in developing perception algorithms for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Headquartered in San Jose, USA, with R&D centers globally including South Korea, the company offers SVNet External for external object detection and SVNet Internal for occupant monitoring. Its Auto Labeling Tool automates object annotation for training data generation. StradVision's machine learning algorithms have achieved top performance in global tech evaluations, running smoothly on embedded devices. With over 60 issued patents and extensive industry backing, the company aims to democratize self-driving technology through safe, accurate real-world perception capabilities.

Tricol

Venture Round in 2017
Tricol Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing high-quality virtual reality (VR) content for gaming experiences. The company's portfolio includes innovative titles such as PLANNES, a zero-gravity tennis game; Counter Fight, a fast-paced VR cooking game; and Free Throw Bomber, a ball-throwing game. Tricol aims to create engaging, short-time enjoyable VR experiences that can be globally accessed, thereby contributing to the growth of virtual reality technology.
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