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

Megumi Asatsuma

Director

Anjani Bansal

Partner / India Office Representative

Brooke Beers

Partner

Takuji Chida

Director

Hogil Doh

General Partner

Thomas Duong

Principal

Brian Flucht

Partner / US Division Head

Hajime Furuya

Venture Partner

Kenji Hayashi

Principal

Shohei Hayashi

Partner

Harue Hayashi

Partner / Vice Chief Fund Management Officer

Jie He

Director China office Representative

Yosuke Hirai

Director

Joopyo Hong

Partner Investment Group

Naoki Horie

Principal

Jang Hyeokjin

Principal

Shohei Ichimiya

Partner / US Office

Sho Ikeda

Partner / Indonesia Office Representative

Nozomu Ikuta

Principal

Kotona Inaida

Director

Tomoaki Ishikure

Partner

Yoshinari Ito

Venture Partner

Yuki Ito

Director

Hiroyuki Izumi

Partner

Ken Kajii

General Partner

Daisuke Kashiro

General Partner

Kirin Kato

Principal

Takashi Kato

Partner, San Francisco Office Representative

Masaya Kawakami

Principal, Investment Group

Hiroyuki Kawamoto

Principal

Ko Kawaragi

Director

Maiko Kayata

Principal

ByeongJin Kim

Principal

Riichiro Kimura

Director / US NY Office

Issei Kokubu

Director

Yoshiomi Kubota

Principal

Jinya Kurita

Director

KyungHun Lee

Partner

YingQi Liang(Joy)

Principal

Chukaku Lin

Director

Atsushi Matsuda

Venture Partner

Tatsuya Matsumoto

Partner / Singapore Office Representative

Akira Matsumoto

Principal

Yuki Matsuo

Director

Natsumi Matsuoka

Principal

Tomoko Minagawa

Director

Ai Minamizaki

Principal

Shigeru Mitarai

Director

Shuhei Mori

Principal

Seiichiro Mukai

Director

Satoko Murata

Principal, Investment Group

Kohtaro Nagawa

Director

Tasuke Nakagawa

Partner / M&A

Mitsutaka Nakao

Principal, Investment Group

Shien Nakayama

Director

Yuya Namiki

Director

Ying Jian Ng

Director

Daisuke Nishida

General Partner

Yukari Nishiyama

Director, Investment Group

Akiko Noguchi

Director

Rina Obi

Investment Group Director, Berlin Office

Sho Ohtani

Principal

Tetsui Okada

Director

Mayu Okamoto

Director

Akane Okuyama

Director

Shingo Otaki

Partner

Rampalli Karthik

Principal

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

Masamune Shin

General Partner

Ayu Shinoyama

CFO and Board Member

Chisa Shinsakaue

Director

Divyansh Singh

Principal

Hiroto Sorita

Director

Sachiko Sugiura

Director

Yusuke Suzuki

Partner

Kazumo Tachibana

Director

Mana Takabayashi

Director

Hiroki Takai

Director

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

Kazunori Yamaguchi

Partner, Investment Group

Kazunor Yamaguchi

Partner

Ryozo Yamamoto

Partner

Michiko Yamazaki

Principal, Investment Group

Takuro Yoda

Principal, Investment Group

Sayaka Yoshino

Director

Miku Yoshio

Partner

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

Founder, Owner, CEO and General Partner

Miyazawa Yusuke

Venture Partner

Lusheng Zou

Director

Takuya Hosomura

Partner

Past deals in iOS

Smart Education

Venture Round in 2024
Smart Education, Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on developing educational applications aimed at enhancing the learning experience for children. One of its flagship products is the "Rhythm Book," a music app available for smartphones and tablets that allows children to learn rhythm by tapping instruments along with popular songs and nursery rhymes in both English and Japanese. The app features over 100 songs, recorded in high-quality studio settings, to stimulate young minds. It is designed for interactive play between parents and children, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Users can purchase additional songs online, which can be shared across devices linked to the same Apple ID via iCloud. Through its innovative applications, Smart Education seeks to simplify the learning process and support children's intellectual development.

Translimit

Venture Round in 2017
Translimit, Inc. is a Japanese company based in Shibuya-ku, founded in 2014 by Hiroki Takaba and Takuma Kudo. The company specializes in designing and developing mobile games, notably the quiz application BrainWars, which features competitive mental exercise games for players. With a focus on brain training, puzzles, strategy, and sports, Translimit aims to create engaging gaming experiences for users on both Android and iOS devices. The founders have a background in game development, having previously worked on various projects, including the virtual avatar service Ameba Pico and the mobile social game Girl Friend BETA. Translimit is also participating in the Movida Japan incubation program in Tokyo to further its growth in the gaming industry.

Wonderplanet

Venture Round in 2016
Wonderplanet Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, specializes in the design and development of native language applications and games tailored for smartphones and tablets. The company creates both 2D and 3D games compatible with iOS and Android platforms.

Wonderplanet

Series D in 2016
Wonderplanet Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, specializes in the design and development of native language applications and games tailored for smartphones and tablets. The company creates both 2D and 3D games compatible with iOS and Android platforms.

Idecca

Seed Round in 2015
Idecca Inc. specializes in indoor positioning solutions for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to determine their precise indoor locations and track movement patterns. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company also offers an automatic multimedia guide application that allows museum visitors to use their smartphones as personal guides without needing extra equipment. Idecca's technology is rooted in extensive research and development, emphasizing a commitment to creating specialized indoor positioning services. The company aims to enhance its offerings by developing applications with military-grade precision and ultimately seeks to strengthen its market position through innovative, high-quality products. Through these efforts, Idecca aspires to become a leading enterprise in the indoor positioning industry while contributing positively to society and enhancing national competitiveness.

Wonderplanet

Venture Round in 2015
Wonderplanet Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, specializes in the design and development of native language applications and games tailored for smartphones and tablets. The company creates both 2D and 3D games compatible with iOS and Android platforms.

Live Aid

Venture Round in 2015
Live Aid is a provider of web and application services for smartphones, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in developing applications for devices such as iPhones and Androids, as well as web applications and system contract development. Live Aid enhances advertisement delivery services on smartphones through its product, AID, which focuses on delivering the latest information and engaging content across various genres, including virtual reality. Additionally, the company offers services that include verifying guest identities and managing check-in tasks.

Between

Series C in 2014
Between is a mobile application developed by VCNC, a Korean company founded in 2011, with the aim of enhancing offline social relationships through technology. Designed specifically for couples, the app allows users to create, share, and preserve their special moments together. It provides a private space for couples to communicate, exchange photos, and keep track of important dates, fostering intimacy and connection. Between is accessible for download on both the iTunes store and Google Play market, making it readily available to users seeking to strengthen their relationships.

Between

Series C in 2014
Between is a mobile application developed by VCNC, a Korean company founded in 2011, with the aim of enhancing offline social relationships through technology. Designed specifically for couples, the app allows users to create, share, and preserve their special moments together. It provides a private space for couples to communicate, exchange photos, and keep track of important dates, fostering intimacy and connection. Between is accessible for download on both the iTunes store and Google Play market, making it readily available to users seeking to strengthen their relationships.

Plumzi

Seed Round in 2013
Plumzi, Inc. is a provider of a story-driven entertainment technology platform designed for tablets and smartphones. Founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, Plumzi enables children to engage with characters and influence the narrative through interactive features such as touch, voice, and tilt. The platform facilitates studios and creators in authoring and streaming appisodes, a novel form of interactive entertainment that can be experienced on various devices, including tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and virtual reality headsets.
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