Mizuho Capital

Mizuho Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank, the second-largest bank in Japan by assets. Established in 2002 through the merger of Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital, and IBJ Investment, the firm manages approximately ¥49.6 billion JPY and specializes in investments in information technology and biotechnology. Mizuho Capital is recognized as the fifth-largest venture capital firm in Japan, with a notable track record of over 600 companies it has supported going public. The firm operates primarily in private markets across the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging its extensive network and experience to identify and nurture promising ventures.

Atsutomo Ohto

Managing Director

Takeshi Oka

Senior Managing Director

Kiyonori Suzuki

Managing Director

Yutaka Suzuki

Managing Director

Past deals in Tokyo

any.

Venture Round in 2022
any.inc. operates a knowledge and information sharing platform. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

AViC

Seed Round in 2020
AViC Co., Ltd. is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Zehitomo

Series B in 2020
Zehitomo is a Japanese online platform established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, designed to connect users with local service professionals across various fields, including photography and personal training. The platform facilitates a matching process that allows clients to easily find and hire specialized experts for their needs. By providing this service, Zehitomo not only helps individuals access the expertise they require but also supports local professionals in expanding their businesses and increasing profitability through enhanced visibility and volume of clients.

TokyoTsushin

Venture Round in 2020
TokyoTsushin, Inc. provides mobile application, advertising agency, and other services. It plans and develops casual game apps for smartphones. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Shibuya, Japan.

PIAZZA

Series A in 2019
PIAZZA, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing a mobile application designed to deliver regional information to residents in Japan. The company's platform, also named PIAZZA, serves as a valuable resource for community members, offering localized insights and information tailored to specific areas. Through this application, PIAZZA aims to enhance community engagement and connectivity among residents, facilitating access to essential information that supports daily life in various regions of Japan.

EXest

Venture Round in 2019
EXest is a Tokyo-based startup focused on promoting inbound travel to Japan. The company operates the WOW U platform, which connects international visitors with licensed interpreters and tour guides, facilitating a more enriching travel experience. In addition, EXest offers WOWU-media, a service that shares video clips on social media to showcase must-visit attractions and popular local souvenirs, enhancing potential tourists' awareness of Japan. By revitalizing local regions through increased tourism, EXest not only links foreign travelers with knowledgeable local guides but also provides media management services and educational resources for those guides, fostering a deeper connection between visitors and the unique offerings of Japan.

Cocktail Make

Series A in 2019
Cocktail Make, Inc provides video production services to businesses. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Zehitomo

Series A in 2018
Zehitomo is a Japanese online platform established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, designed to connect users with local service professionals across various fields, including photography and personal training. The platform facilitates a matching process that allows clients to easily find and hire specialized experts for their needs. By providing this service, Zehitomo not only helps individuals access the expertise they require but also supports local professionals in expanding their businesses and increasing profitability through enhanced visibility and volume of clients.

Favy

Venture Round in 2018
Favy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that provides marketing support specifically for the food and drink sector. It offers a platform that allows businesses, including restaurants and beauty salons, to easily launch subscription services. Additionally, Favy.jp serves as a web service that facilitates the creation of homepages for various shops, streamlining their online presence and enhancing customer engagement.

EXest

Seed Round in 2018
EXest is a Tokyo-based startup focused on promoting inbound travel to Japan. The company operates the WOW U platform, which connects international visitors with licensed interpreters and tour guides, facilitating a more enriching travel experience. In addition, EXest offers WOWU-media, a service that shares video clips on social media to showcase must-visit attractions and popular local souvenirs, enhancing potential tourists' awareness of Japan. By revitalizing local regions through increased tourism, EXest not only links foreign travelers with knowledgeable local guides but also provides media management services and educational resources for those guides, fostering a deeper connection between visitors and the unique offerings of Japan.

Candee

Series B in 2017
Candee Inc. offers online video production, talent management, and advertising services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Yolo Japan

Venture Round in 2017
Yolo Japan Corporation is an online job listing platform catering to foreign nationals residing in Japan, offering a variety of full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Osaka, with an additional office in Tokyo, the company also operates YOLO BASE, a working inbound facility designed for foreign residents and locals. Additionally, Yolo Japan provides community English conversation services for children, helping to enhance language skills among younger learners. The company aims to facilitate integration and support for international students, residents, and visitors in Japan through its diverse services.

Favy

Venture Round in 2017
Favy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that provides marketing support specifically for the food and drink sector. It offers a platform that allows businesses, including restaurants and beauty salons, to easily launch subscription services. Additionally, Favy.jp serves as a web service that facilitates the creation of homepages for various shops, streamlining their online presence and enhancing customer engagement.

Enechange

Series A in 2017
Enechange Co., Ltd., founded in April 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates a comprehensive electricity plan comparison website that assists consumers in selecting their electricity providers. The company provides online switching services for energy and gas, facilitating a more informed decision-making process for users. In addition to its comparison platform, Enechange offers an Energy Marketing Acceleration Platform (EMAP), which supports electricity and gas retailers with marketing and customer acquisition through cloud-based solutions. The company also specializes in AI-driven technologies for energy digitalization, including profitability analysis and demand response services. By promoting energy deregulation, Enechange aims to optimize energy usage and streamline the switching process for consumers, contributing to a more competitive energy market in Japan.

47 Holdings

Venture Round in 2016
47 Holdings provides office planning and internet services. It was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Tokyo. 47 Holdings has a total of 58 employees as of October 2018.

Favy

Venture Round in 2016
Favy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that provides marketing support specifically for the food and drink sector. It offers a platform that allows businesses, including restaurants and beauty salons, to easily launch subscription services. Additionally, Favy.jp serves as a web service that facilitates the creation of homepages for various shops, streamlining their online presence and enhancing customer engagement.

RobotStart

Seed Round in 2016
RobotStart is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the robotics industry, focusing primarily on communication robots. The company engages in various sectors, including the development of smart speakers, voice assistants, and service robots. RobotStart aims to enhance the communication robot industry through its platform, media, and consulting services, thereby enabling clients to optimize their digital audio advertising efforts. By designing and developing innovative software solutions, RobotStart contributes to the advancement of robotics technology and its applications in everyday communication.

visasQ

Venture Round in 2015
VisasQ Inc. is a professional knowledge-sharing platform based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2012. The company specializes in consulting services aimed at fostering new business and organizational development. It offers a variety of services, including in-person meetings, phone consultations, surveys, site visits, short-term assignments, and seminars. VisasQ caters to a diverse clientele, including consulting and professional firms, financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. By connecting insights and aspirations globally, VisasQ facilitates the aggregation and sharing of knowledge across organizational and regional boundaries, enhancing global innovation.

JTOWER

Venture Round in 2014
JTOWER Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in infrastructure sharing services in Japan. Founded in June 2012, the firm focuses on designing and constructing information communication infrastructure, developing communications-related solutions, and providing various information communications services. JTOWER offers a range of products, including in-building infrastructure sharing, cloud-managed Wi-Fi services, and outdoor tower sharing. The company's services cater to landlords, mobile network operators, and local 5G needs, along with site locator systems. As a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, JTOWER plays a crucial role in enhancing communication infrastructure across the region.

Best1Cruise

Venture Round in 2014
Best1Cruise offers overseas cruises, domestic cruises, cruises only, and tours with air tickets or passengers. It began operation on September 5, 2005, with its headquarters in Tokyo in Japan.

ipoca

Venture Round in 2013
Ipoca is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in creating digital solutions for the retail and distribution sectors. Established in 2007, it has developed an information marketing platform that enhances the shopping experience by allowing users to access and store information about specific stores. The platform leverages smartphone-based behavioral data, including location, online search results, and purchase history, to help retailers attract new customers and improve customer retention. By promoting the unique appeal of local businesses, Ipoca aims to contribute to the revitalization of both local and national economies in Japan.

Insight Plus

Venture Round in 2012
Insight Plus specializes in mobile application development. It enables its users to check in objects found in stores in the real world and share price and other information with others. Insight Plus was launched in 2011 by Masao Yagi. It is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Net-Marketing Corporation

Venture Round in 2007
Net-Marketing Corporation operates as an advertisement agent in Japan. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.