Mizuho Capital

Mizuho Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and is affiliated with Mizuho Bank, the second-largest bank in Japan by assets. Founded in 1983, the firm specializes in investments across various sectors, including information technology, internet-related services, biotechnology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Mizuho Capital manages approximately ¥49.6 billion JPY and has a significant track record, with over 600 of its portfolio companies having gone public. The firm was established in its current form in 2002 through the merger of three subsidiaries: Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital, and IBJ Investment, which were previously associated with leading Japanese banks. Mizuho Capital is recognized as the fifth-largest venture capital firm in Japan, reflecting its influential position within the industry.

Shinichiro Hisaya

Investment Manager

Shinichiro Kuge

Investment Manager

Hajime Saito

President

Hiroshi Yamamoto

Managing Director

Omachi Yusuke

President and CEO

Past deals in Digital Media

MOSH Japan

Series C in 2025
Mosh, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in the development and management of internet-based business solutions. The company provides a marketplace that enables individuals to sell services online, primarily through smartphones. Mosh also offers web page creation services tailored for individual business owners, facilitating their online presence and service delivery.

Plott

Series B in 2024
Plott Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of original IP content on YouTube, particularly focusing on animation. Founded in 2017 and initially named Fabo, the company rebranded to Plott in 2019, reflecting its commitment to storytelling and content creation. Plott develops data-driven animations by analyzing viewer behavior to enhance engagement and growth. The company fosters collaborations with existing channels to increase subscriber numbers and promote cross-viewership, ensuring a steady stream of original content for audiences. Its vision is to establish itself as a prominent content holder within the YouTube ecosystem, continuously delivering innovative and engaging animations.

Japan DX

Series A in 2024
Japan DX is a technology company that operates an online travel agency platform, offering a wide range of data-driven services to inbound tourists visiting Japan. Its platform leverages big data and traffic to provide comprehensive assistance to visitors before, during, and after their trips, enhancing their overall Japanese tourism experience.

Minto

Venture Round in 2022
Minto is a company that focuses on developing a creator economy specifically for manga and anime creators. It offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates the production and distribution of creative content, addressing communication challenges between consumers and companies. Minto provides essential support throughout the content creation process, including planning, direction, and result analysis. By creating an economic zone for creators, the company enables collaboration and co-creation, allowing for the generation of innovative and diverse content in the manga and anime sectors.

Galapagos Japan

Series A in 2021
Galapagos Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2009, specializing in AI-driven design and application development services. The firm provides solutions such as AIR Design, which focuses on marketing creative, and development services for mobile applications on iPhone and Android platforms. Galapagos aims to enhance the effectiveness of marketing technology by utilizing its platform to produce high-quality videos quickly and efficiently. The company supports its clients throughout the entire process, from planning and design to development and operation, thereby helping them achieve successful outcomes in a competitive application market.

Galapagos Japan

Seed Round in 2020
Galapagos Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2009, specializing in AI-driven design and application development services. The firm provides solutions such as AIR Design, which focuses on marketing creative, and development services for mobile applications on iPhone and Android platforms. Galapagos aims to enhance the effectiveness of marketing technology by utilizing its platform to produce high-quality videos quickly and efficiently. The company supports its clients throughout the entire process, from planning and design to development and operation, thereby helping them achieve successful outcomes in a competitive application market.

Tokyo Communications Group

Venture Round in 2020
Tokyo Communications Group specializes in developing services that provide advertising space in the mobile market and has made numerous smartphone apps and media available to the public. From Tokyo to the rest of the world, it aspires to be a digital business conglomerate. Its policy is to continue to take on the challenge of starting and growing new businesses without reservation.

AIQ

Series B in 2020
AIQ aims to transform the way offline content is being consumed by bridging O2O (offline to online) media properties with its latest cutting-edge Computer Vision AI Technology where multiple platforms and channels can be integrated, allowing seamless interaction between online & offline content. AIQ's Video & Visual Recognition Technology empowers consumers with the ability to interact with their favourite brand’s & products, any where, any time. At AIQ, we redefine the way brands engage with customers because, we can.

MIL

Venture Round in 2019
MIL Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interactive video and movie production, alongside product development services. The company focuses on various aspects of video marketing, including video commerce, online-to-offline (O2O) strategies, recruitment videos, and landing videos. Through its innovative offerings, MIL aims to enhance engagement and promote effective communication for its clients across diverse sectors.

One Media

Venture Round in 2019
One Media, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that specializes in visual storytelling through animated messages. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including YouTube channel production, social media video creation, marketing, and live stream planning. One Media focuses on transforming client messages into engaging video content, emphasizing in-house capabilities for video distribution, viewing data analysis, and creative planning. By maintaining control over the entire production process, One Media aims to deliver distinctive and valuable video content tailored to its clients' needs.

Noin

Series B in 2019
Noin, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in online content creation and media development services, particularly in the cosmetics industry. The company focuses on delivering engaging content that resonates with contemporary trends, including videos that address common concerns among young women. In addition to content creation, Noin provides sales account management and social media management services for online businesses, helping clients enhance their digital presence and reach their target audiences effectively.

Pixie Dust Technologies

Series B in 2019
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of advanced phased array and digital fabrication technologies. The company’s flagship product is an ultrasonic phased array system that enables various innovative applications, such as generating force in mid-air, transporting objects without physical contact, and delivering targeted sounds to individuals in a crowd. Additionally, Pixie Dust Technologies creates devices like Sound Hug, which combines music with light and vibration, and Sonorepro, a hair care tool utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure stimulation. The company's offerings also include Vuevo, a service designed to visualize conversations among multiple people, and kikippa, a device focused on gamma wave sound care. Through its unique technological solutions, Pixie Dust Technologies aims to enhance social trust and improve user experiences across different domains.

New standard

Venture Round in 2019
New Standard Inc., originally known as TABI LABO Inc., is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that specializes in advertising services. The company focuses on branding and marketing activities, utilizing various media forms such as video production and virtual reality content, alongside organizing events. New Standard operates three distinct STUDIO businesses aimed at engaging millennials and addressing business challenges for companies and brands. With a strong emphasis on creating smartphone-specific content, the company aims to connect with a highly information-sensitive audience by blending real and digital experiences. Through its comprehensive promotional strategies, New Standard strives to deliver innovative ideas and solutions that resonate with modern lifestyles.

Gifmagazine

Debt Financing in 2019
GIFMAGAZINE, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates a platform dedicated to the creation, sharing, and discovery of GIF animations. It is Japan's largest community of its kind, with over 150,000 new GIF works posted monthly. The platform recognizes and promotes exceptional artists, known as "GIFMAGAZINE Official GIFers," who contribute unique and highly artistic content. GIFMAGAZINE's services facilitate emotional expression and communication by offering official GIF stamps derived from popular anime, movies, and idols.

Digital Cruise

Venture Round in 2018
Digital Cruise Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and providing tools for the creation and distribution of complex digital content and signage. The company offers a cloud-based video distribution platform that supports various content types, including video on demand and live streaming. Its services also encompass digital rights management and multi-device viewing capabilities. By enabling businesses to distribute their content efficiently and at a lower cost, Digital Cruise positions itself as a key player in the digital content landscape.

Fowd

Seed Round in 2018
FOWD, Inc. is a Tokyo-based entertainment company established in 2017, specializing in mobile novel platforms. The company focuses on the planning, development, and operation of a chat fiction service that allows users to engage with narrative content presented in a chat format. This innovative application enables users to read serialized novels that simulate real-time conversations, providing a unique and interactive reading experience. Users can access this text content for free on a daily basis, making it an accessible form of entertainment.

Favy

Venture Round in 2018
Favy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that provides marketing support for the food and drink industry. It operates a web platform designed for businesses such as restaurants and beauty salons, facilitating the launch of subscription services. Additionally, Favy offers a web-based magazine that promotes gourmet products, featuring information on unique stores, gourmet events, and culinary experiences. This service helps both readers discover new gourmet offerings and restaurants enhance their profitability.

C Channel

Venture Round in 2018
C Channel is an online video media provider that focuses on delivering high-quality content tailored to women aged 20 to 34. The company offers a diverse range of lifestyle-related information, including topics such as hairstyling, food, fashion, and travel tips. By leveraging video as its primary medium, C Channel aims to engage its audience with relevant and inspiring content. Additionally, the company operates as a marketing and advertising agency, specializing in the production and management of impactful influencers to enhance its outreach and effectiveness in connecting with its target demographic.

Noin

Series A in 2018
Noin, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in online content creation and media development services, particularly in the cosmetics industry. The company focuses on delivering engaging content that resonates with contemporary trends, including videos that address common concerns among young women. In addition to content creation, Noin provides sales account management and social media management services for online businesses, helping clients enhance their digital presence and reach their target audiences effectively.

Candee

Series B in 2017
Candee Inc. is a Tokyo-based production company founded in 2015 that specializes in online video production and talent management. The company provides a range of services, including advertising, video editing, branding, content creation, public relations, and digital marketing. Through its online platform, Candee produces advertising and media videos, focusing particularly on mobile content, which allows businesses to effectively advertise and manage talent in the digital space.

Adoir

Seed Round in 2017
Adoir Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2012 that specializes in video production and online video communication. The firm develops an information-sharing and review platform tailored for the video production industry. Adoir focuses on creating promotional videos and web content specifically for technology companies in Japan. The company aims to showcase and export Japan's technological advancements and cultural heritage to a global audience through its video offerings, aligning with its vision of "Japan worth spreading."

Favy

Venture Round in 2017
Favy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that provides marketing support for the food and drink industry. It operates a web platform designed for businesses such as restaurants and beauty salons, facilitating the launch of subscription services. Additionally, Favy offers a web-based magazine that promotes gourmet products, featuring information on unique stores, gourmet events, and culinary experiences. This service helps both readers discover new gourmet offerings and restaurants enhance their profitability.

Favy

Venture Round in 2016
Favy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that provides marketing support for the food and drink industry. It operates a web platform designed for businesses such as restaurants and beauty salons, facilitating the launch of subscription services. Additionally, Favy offers a web-based magazine that promotes gourmet products, featuring information on unique stores, gourmet events, and culinary experiences. This service helps both readers discover new gourmet offerings and restaurants enhance their profitability.

Locus

Venture Round in 2014
Locus, Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in producing animation videos and providing video marketing consulting services. The company offers a range of services that include video planning and production, advertising, media management, and web and graphic design. Additionally, Locus supports recruitment efforts, catering to various client needs in the marketing and media sectors.

TORICO

Series B in 2012
TORICO operates an online platform and application that specializes in the sale of books and e-books. Founded in 2005 and based in Chisoda, Timis, the company is also involved in the operation of Comic EC MANGAZENKAN.COM. In addition to its core book-selling activities, TORICO focuses on the planning, development, marketing, and sales of manga and Japanese animation goods, as well as various manga-based services.

Flame Hearts

Venture Round in 2010
FLAME Hearts is a digital content production company specializing in game development and 3D modeling. The firm provides a comprehensive range of services, including game planning, 3D motion, and social game management. Its expertise extends to the creation of digital content for various applications, including social and consumer games, native apps, computer-generated animation, and film pre-visualization. By focusing on high-quality video materials and creative digital solutions, FLAME Hearts enables clients to effectively enhance their projects across multiple sectors, delivering innovative and engaging content tailored to their needs.
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