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 SME

FactBase

Series B in 2025
FactBase is a company focused on enhancing the visibility of small and medium-sized enterprises that contribute to Japan's manufacturing sector. It has developed a cloud-based drawing management system designed to integrate drawings with various data types, facilitating centralized management. The platform includes features such as multi-axis drawing search, linking and central management, and project management capabilities tied to drawings. This system aims to improve the efficiency of complex drawing management processes, allowing users to easily upload and organize their data. By offering these tools, FactBase supports businesses in optimizing their operational workflows and enhancing their productivity in the manufacturing arena.

PartnerProp

Series A in 2025
PartnerProp is a technology company that specializes in Partner Relationship Management (PRM) software. Its platform is designed to streamline enterprise operations by centralizing and managing partner-related data, such as contract information, sales territories, sales team details, and customer contract data. This enables businesses to efficiently consolidate historical information without the need for coding.

Upsider

Series D in 2024
Upsider is a provider of corporate cards and payment tools designed for fast-growing companies, particularly startups preparing for public offerings. The company focuses on facilitating B2B transactions by offering high card spending limits and intuitive spending management solutions. Its platform integrates with external services, including accounting software, to enhance governance and administration. Upsider aims to streamline financial and operational processes for its clients, enabling them to manage their expenses more effectively while fostering trust in business transactions.

PartnerProp

Seed Round in 2024
PartnerProp is a technology company that specializes in Partner Relationship Management (PRM) software. Its platform is designed to streamline enterprise operations by centralizing and managing partner-related data, such as contract information, sales territories, sales team details, and customer contract data. This enables businesses to efficiently consolidate historical information without the need for coding.

Secai Marche

Series A in 2024
Secai Marche is a platform that connects farmers, chefs, and consumers to source and deliver farm-direct ingredients. It enables restaurants to purchase high-quality products directly from farmers, offering end-to-end services such as sourcing, order processing, payment, and delivery. Through its Secai Marche and sanchoku offerings, the platform delivers seasonal, regionally sourced ingredients while helping small-scale farms access markets and achieve profitable sales. Founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo with an additional location in Kuala Lumpur, the company operates globally to promote economically viable, sustainable farming. By simplifying procurement and logistics, the platform supports farmers’ livelihoods and strengthens local supply chains for restaurants seeking fresh, traceable ingredients.

Funds

Series D in 2023
Funds is a loan investment firm that operates an online peer-to-peer lending marketplace, facilitating connections between individual investors and businesses seeking operating capital. Through its platform, Funds allows companies to secure financing by investing in funds via silent partnership agreements, starting from increments as low as 1 yen. This approach enables individual investors to manage their assets online while providing businesses access to necessary funds. By focusing on middle-risk, middle-return financial instruments, Funds aims to create a streamlined investment experience that benefits both lenders and borrowers.

Funds

Series C in 2021
Funds is a loan investment firm that operates an online peer-to-peer lending marketplace, facilitating connections between individual investors and businesses seeking operating capital. Through its platform, Funds allows companies to secure financing by investing in funds via silent partnership agreements, starting from increments as low as 1 yen. This approach enables individual investors to manage their assets online while providing businesses access to necessary funds. By focusing on middle-risk, middle-return financial instruments, Funds aims to create a streamlined investment experience that benefits both lenders and borrowers.

Showcase Gig

Venture Round in 2020
Showcase Gig Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in omni-channel marketing services through its innovative mobile wallet solution, O:der. The company develops a mobile platform that focuses on the planning and development of digital services tailored for small-sized retailers. Its offerings include smartphone applications designed for next-generation IoT stores, alongside a customer relationship management suite that facilitates enhanced consumer engagement. By enabling retailers to accept credit card payments via a mobile wallet before product pickup, Showcase Gig enhances the shopping experience, allowing for a seamless integration of technology in retail environments.

Funds

Series B in 2019
Funds is a loan investment firm that operates an online peer-to-peer lending marketplace, facilitating connections between individual investors and businesses seeking operating capital. Through its platform, Funds allows companies to secure financing by investing in funds via silent partnership agreements, starting from increments as low as 1 yen. This approach enables individual investors to manage their assets online while providing businesses access to necessary funds. By focusing on middle-risk, middle-return financial instruments, Funds aims to create a streamlined investment experience that benefits both lenders and borrowers.

Souco

Venture Round in 2019
Souco is a platform that enables businesses and individuals to rent storage spaces nationwide on demand. It aims to provide flexible and affordable solutions for storing inventory, furniture, or personal belongings, optimizing logistical resources.

G-Factory Company

Venture Round in 2011
G-Factory Company specializes in the real estate sector, focusing on leasing and rental services tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly in the restaurant and beauty salon industries. The company supports businesses aiming for multi-store development and capital investment by offering comprehensive management assistance, which includes restaurant management services for service-oriented companies. Additionally, G-Factory provides a range of support services that encompass property information, interior equipment solutions, assistance with overseas store openings, maintenance, and mergers and acquisitions. This multifaceted approach positions G-Factory as a key player in facilitating the growth and operational success of service-based businesses.

M&A Cloud

M&A Cloud is a platform facilitating mergers and acquisitions for small and medium-sized venture companies. It enables businesses to publicly state their acquisition needs, attracting potential buyers and accelerating growth.
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