Mitsubishi UFJ Capital

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, with additional offices in Osaka and Nagoya, founded in 1974. It concentrates on seed to development stage and startup investments across healthcare, biotech, information technology, electronics, high technology, life sciences, fintech, ICT, SaaS, and AI sectors. The firm targets opportunities in Japan and with relevance to the Japanese market, and it participates in investment syndication for Japanese investments to support entrepreneurs and innovation within the domestic economy.

Nobuyoshi Fukumoto

Managing Director

Muneki Handa

President and Director

Takashi Hasegawa

Managing Director

Masafumi Houshiyama

Deputy President

Kai Kikuchi

Deputy General Manager

Past deals in Design

Taian

Series A in 2024
Taian specializes in bridal industry services and software. It provides tools for wedding planning and guest management, including designable invitations and seating charts aligned with a couple's theme, and a system to display guest information. It also offers a digital marketing platform that supports post-wedding experiences by delivering CRM-driven promotions for wedding businesses, such as web invitations and seating order lists, with the aim of encouraging guests to visit on-site venues and generating repeat business.

Taian

Seed Round in 2023
Taian specializes in bridal industry services and software. It provides tools for wedding planning and guest management, including designable invitations and seating charts aligned with a couple's theme, and a system to display guest information. It also offers a digital marketing platform that supports post-wedding experiences by delivering CRM-driven promotions for wedding businesses, such as web invitations and seating order lists, with the aim of encouraging guests to visit on-site venues and generating repeat business.

CraftBank

Series A in 2023
CraftBank operates an online platform connecting users with over 22,000 specialty constructors for planning, design, and construction services. The company facilitates searches for artisans and construction companies, offers consultation, and enables nationwide construction job requests.

Dendoh

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Dendoh focuses on branding and promotion using AR technology and 3D design. Its core service enables users to create and manage customizable 3D avatars for use across multiple Metaverse platforms.

CraftBank

Seed Round in 2021
CraftBank operates an online platform connecting users with over 22,000 specialty constructors for planning, design, and construction services. The company facilitates searches for artisans and construction companies, offers consultation, and enables nationwide construction job requests.

Life is Beautiful

Venture Round in 2021
Life is Beautiful develops iOS and Android mobile apps, web apps, and Facebook apps. The company’s portfolio of services includes development and consultation with Natural Language Processing, smartphone app development, social app development, web service development, UI/UX design, character design, and consultation. Life is Beautiful was founded on September 29, 2010, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

ArchiTek

Series B in 2020
ArchiTek is a hardware manufacturing company specializing in developing circuit design for embedded systems. It offers an affordable, high-performance architecture with reduced power consumption, minimized programming time, and decreased silicon costs, enabling industries such as autonomous mobility and security to improve operational capabilities while maximizing resource efficiency.

BraveSoft

Venture Round in 2018
BraveSoft is a software company specializing in contract development services and event management. They offer UI/UX design, application development, app push notifications, and technical research services.

ArchiTek

Series A in 2018
ArchiTek is a hardware manufacturing company specializing in developing circuit design for embedded systems. It offers an affordable, high-performance architecture with reduced power consumption, minimized programming time, and decreased silicon costs, enabling industries such as autonomous mobility and security to improve operational capabilities while maximizing resource efficiency.

RoomClip

Venture Round in 2017
RoomClip is an online platform that combines a mobile-based photo-sharing application with an e-commerce store focused on home decor. The application allows users to capture and share images of their living spaces, providing a source of inspiration and practical ideas for interior decoration. By featuring real-life examples contributed by users, RoomClip offers insights into various living styles and DIY projects, assisting users in optimizing their room arrangements. Additionally, the platform serves as a marketing tool for companies in the housing and lifestyle sectors, enabling them to engage directly with potential customers and gather valuable feedback on their products. Through its diverse offerings, RoomClip enhances the home decor shopping experience while fostering a community centered around interior design.

Piala

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2004, Piala provides comprehensive marketing services across Asia. The company offers a range of services including marketing strategy, event management, system and app development, design, big data analysis, and consultation to support its clients' diverse needs.

Domans

Venture Round in 2017
Domans specializes in cloud-based manufacturing collaboration systems. Its technology enables custom furniture makers to generate work drawings without using CAD, offering auto-design processes with 3D renderings, parts breakdowns, and real-time pricing.

Ribbon Display Japan

Seed Round in 2015
Ribbon Display Japan Co., Ltd. is a Kyoto-based company that specializes in the planning, development, and sale of liquid-crystal display (LCD) driver products. It operates within the semiconductor manufacturing industry, focusing on revitalizing the sector through the provision of contract development services and consulting. The company also engages in the development of test programs for large structure inspection testers. By delivering high-quality products at competitive prices, Ribbon Display Japan aims to effectively compete with international rivals in the LCD driver market.

GLM

Venture Round in 2015
GLM Co., Ltd. is a car development and manufacturing company based in Kyoto, Japan, specializing in electric vehicles. Founded in 2010, GLM focuses on creating a low-carbon society through its innovative electric car designs. The company's vehicles are known for their customizable chassis and advanced electric vehicle systems, which integrate various motors, inverters, battery modules, and vehicle control units. This combination aims to deliver an exciting and unique driving experience for users while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Plus-D

Venture Round in 2015
Plus-D is a design agency focused on addressing challenges faced by companies in digital creative and communication design. The company specializes in planning and combining mass media with real media, particularly in digital environments like websites, smartphone applications, and social networking services. Plus-D boasts a diverse creative team that includes designers, engineers, and copywriters, and it leverages external networks of creators to manage projects from initial planning and design through to production. By offering services in advertising, production, and content creation, Plus-D aims to enhance client communication activities and foster stronger connections between brands and users, ultimately creating meaningful experience value.

Quan

Seed Round in 2013
Quan Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing character-driven content for smartphone applications and web platforms. The company offers a diverse portfolio of over 500 characters, including Betakkuma, Sugar Cubs, and Business Fish, which are utilized in various messaging applications and social games, primarily targeting markets in Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition to character development, Quan Inc. provides global content distribution services and creates illustrations and stamps for chat apps. The company also engages in public relations and advertising, offering services such as market research, translation, and game management to enhance user engagement and promote its content effectively.

GLM

Venture Round in 2013
GLM Co., Ltd. is a car development and manufacturing company based in Kyoto, Japan, specializing in electric vehicles. Founded in 2010, GLM focuses on creating a low-carbon society through its innovative electric car designs. The company's vehicles are known for their customizable chassis and advanced electric vehicle systems, which integrate various motors, inverters, battery modules, and vehicle control units. This combination aims to deliver an exciting and unique driving experience for users while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Flame Hearts

Venture Round in 2010
Flame Hearts is a digital content production company specializing in game development and 3D modeling. The company provides a range of services that include game planning, 3D motion graphics, and social game management. Additionally, Flame Hearts creates digital content for various applications, including social and consumer games, native apps, CG animation, and pre-visualization for films. With a focus on high-quality video materials, the company caters to the diverse needs of clients in the gaming and entertainment industries, ensuring comprehensive support from concept to execution.
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