Marui Group

MARUI GROUP operates in the retail and fintech sectors through its various group companies. The Retailing segment manages commercial property rentals and retail operations, focusing on clothing and accessories, as well as space production, advertising, and apparel distribution. Additionally, it oversees the management of buildings and other facilities. In the FinTech segment, the company provides credit card services, consumer loans, and rent guarantee solutions, while also offering IT systems and real estate rental services. Through these diverse operations, MARUI GROUP combines traditional retail with innovative financial solutions to serve a broad customer base.

Hiroshi Aoi

President and CEO

Past deals in Tokyo

She

Series C in 2025
SHE Inc. operates co-working spaces and provides various services aimed at supporting women in their professional endeavors. The company offers SHEworks, a co-working space specifically designed for women, and SHElikes, a lesson club platform that allows women to access creative skill lessons for a monthly flat fee. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SHE Inc. also provides career coaching, job acquisition support, and programs focused on web design, web marketing, and writing. Additionally, it fosters an online community where creative women can collaborate and offer their services to third-party companies, promoting a flexible and personalized approach to work.

Gojo & Company

Series F in 2024
Gojo & Company Inc. is a holding company based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on enhancing financial inclusion for underserved communities globally. Founded in 2014, the company operates through its subsidiaries, including Microfinance Delta International and Sejaya Micro Credit, to provide microfinance services. Gojo partners with financial service providers across 13 countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Africa. The company's mission is to ensure that individuals can transcend their circumstances and shape their futures by gaining access to quality and affordable financial services. Through its investments in microfinance institutions, Gojo aims to empower clients in developing regions to improve their lives and achieve financial stability.

Jiraffe

Series D in 2023
Jiraffe Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a media business company that specializes in the planning, development, and management of internet services. The company operates platforms that allow customers to compare prices for iPhone repairs and parts replacements, as well as buy and sell smartphones individually. Additionally, Jiraffe offers a flea market trading application focused on items like trading cards, sneakers, and hobbyist collectibles, enabling users to make informed purchasing decisions and trade authentic products.

Jiraffe

Series D in 2022
Jiraffe Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a media business company that specializes in the planning, development, and management of internet services. The company operates platforms that allow customers to compare prices for iPhone repairs and parts replacements, as well as buy and sell smartphones individually. Additionally, Jiraffe offers a flea market trading application focused on items like trading cards, sneakers, and hobbyist collectibles, enabling users to make informed purchasing decisions and trade authentic products.

BitStar

Series E in 2021
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.

Neuet

Venture Round in 2020
Neuet, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in shared cycle services. It operates a smartphone application designed to facilitate bike-sharing, allowing users to conveniently book bicycles for daily transportation and sightseeing. The platform enables users to locate available bicycles and access them by scanning QR codes through the app. Neuet's service operates on a subscription-based model, providing an affordable and hassle-free alternative for urban mobility.

Gojo & Company

Series D in 2020
Gojo & Company Inc. is a holding company based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on enhancing financial inclusion for underserved communities globally. Founded in 2014, the company operates through its subsidiaries, including Microfinance Delta International and Sejaya Micro Credit, to provide microfinance services. Gojo partners with financial service providers across 13 countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Africa. The company's mission is to ensure that individuals can transcend their circumstances and shape their futures by gaining access to quality and affordable financial services. Through its investments in microfinance institutions, Gojo aims to empower clients in developing regions to improve their lives and achieve financial stability.

CAMPFIRE

Series E in 2020
CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in planning, developing, and managing cloud funding platforms in Japan. It operates the largest crowdfunding platform in the country, known as CAMPFIRE, which supports individuals and creators in launching a variety of projects. In addition to its main platform, CAMPFIRE offers several specialized services, including GoodMorning for socially beneficial projects, CLOSS for fashion-related initiatives, and FAAVO for region-focused endeavors. The company also features polka, an application that facilitates fundraising for personal events among friends, and CAMPFIRE Bank, which provides financial services centered on loans. Another offering, Gojo, is a community wallet application designed for sharing funds among family and community members. Since its establishment in 2011, CAMPFIRE has catered to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, creators, companies, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, addressing a wide range of financial needs.

Bulk Homme

Series B in 2020
BULK HOMME Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in men's skincare products. Established in 2013, it offers a diverse range of items, including face washes, toners, face masks, sunscreens, body washes, serums, hand gel creams, and lip balms. The brand focuses on delivering both immediate and long-term benefits through its carefully developed products, which undergo extensive research and development to ensure they cater to men's specific skincare needs. BULK HOMME sells its products through physical retail stores and online platforms, providing accessible solutions for men's daily skincare routines.

BitStar

Venture Round in 2020
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.

COUNTERWORKS

Series B in 2020
COUNTERWORKS Inc. operates an online marketplace called SHOPCOUNTER, where individuals and businesses can list counters for rent. Founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company specializes in facilitating short-term retail space rentals. It offers a platform that allows users to reserve store and event spaces online without incurring initial costs. In addition to its rental services, COUNTERWORKS provides digital planning, development, and management solutions for pop-up stores and commercial real estate, enhancing the operational efficiency of various commercial facilities.

Gojo & Company

Series C in 2019
Gojo & Company Inc. is a holding company based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on enhancing financial inclusion for underserved communities globally. Founded in 2014, the company operates through its subsidiaries, including Microfinance Delta International and Sejaya Micro Credit, to provide microfinance services. Gojo partners with financial service providers across 13 countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Africa. The company's mission is to ensure that individuals can transcend their circumstances and shape their futures by gaining access to quality and affordable financial services. Through its investments in microfinance institutions, Gojo aims to empower clients in developing regions to improve their lives and achieve financial stability.

Fabric Tokyo

Series D in 2019
FABRIC TOKYO inc. is a Japanese company focused on the planning, development, and operation of LAFABRICS, a custom-made fashion business. Founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, it specializes in offering a range of tailor-made apparel, including two-piece suits, three-piece suits, jackets, slacks, shirts, chinos, jeans, and various accessories. The company provides a direct-to-consumer model that allows customers to save their sizes and preferred fabric choices, enabling them to create original clothing tailored to their specifications. Formerly known as Lifestyle Design Co., Ltd., FABRIC TOKYO rebranded in March 2019 to enhance its identity in the custom apparel market.

Bulk Homme

Series A in 2018
BULK HOMME Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in men's skincare products. Established in 2013, it offers a diverse range of items, including face washes, toners, face masks, sunscreens, body washes, serums, hand gel creams, and lip balms. The brand focuses on delivering both immediate and long-term benefits through its carefully developed products, which undergo extensive research and development to ensure they cater to men's specific skincare needs. BULK HOMME sells its products through physical retail stores and online platforms, providing accessible solutions for men's daily skincare routines.

BASE

Venture Round in 2018
BASE, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and operation of Web services. The company offers a range of services, including an online shop opening service and a smartphone shopping app under the BASE brand. Additionally, it provides financial services such as YELL BANK, which facilitates fundraising for shop owners using the BASE platform. BASE also offers PAY.JP, an online service for implementing credit card payments, and PAY ID, an ID-type payment service for consumers. The company's services are primarily focused on the Japanese market.

Bulk Homme

Seed Round in 2017
BULK HOMME Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in men's skincare products. Established in 2013, it offers a diverse range of items, including face washes, toners, face masks, sunscreens, body washes, serums, hand gel creams, and lip balms. The brand focuses on delivering both immediate and long-term benefits through its carefully developed products, which undergo extensive research and development to ensure they cater to men's specific skincare needs. BULK HOMME sells its products through physical retail stores and online platforms, providing accessible solutions for men's daily skincare routines.

MONEY DESIGN

Venture Round in 2016
MONEY DESIGN Co., Ltd. is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in asset management and investment advisory services, providing automated investment management solutions to its clients. By leveraging technology, MONEY DESIGN aims to simplify the investment process and make financial advice more accessible to a broader audience.
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