Mizuho Capital

Mizuho Capital, established in 1983 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a prominent venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank, one of Japan's largest banks. The firm manages approximately ¥49.6 billion JPY and focuses its investments primarily on information technology, biotechnology, healthcare, and various manufacturing sectors. Mizuho Capital was formed in 2002 through the merger of Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital, and IBJ Investment, which were subsidiaries of three major banks. With a significant track record, over 600 companies backed by Mizuho have successfully gone public, positioning the firm as the fifth-largest venture capital firm in Japan. Mizuho Capital aims to leverage its expertise to invest in private markets across the Asia-Pacific region.

Shinichiro Kuge

Investment Manager

Hajime Saito

President

Omachi Yusuke

President and CEO

Past deals in Market Research

Super Studio

Funding Round in 2021
Provider of D2C consulting services specializing in product planning and development. The company provides consulting services concentrating on product manufacturing, sales promotion activities, supply chain optimization, and CRM after-sales as well as offering an enterprise collaboration platform for sales and marketing, enabling businesses to maximize their revenue and customer experience.

Tribal Media House

Venture Round in 2021
Provider of digital marketing services intended to ignite customers' passion. The company's services are engaged in a wide range of activities, from marketing support for major companies to the development and provision of tools related to social media, enabling customers with total support for solving problems regardless of method.

Repohappy

Venture Round in 2020
Repohappy is a food and beverage media company that operates a platform designed to evaluate consumer engagement and influence. It collects and analyzes data from consumers who interact with simple notification services, allowing businesses to understand and visualize the impact of word-of-mouth marketing. By accumulating information on consumer interests and trends, Repohappy provides valuable insights into the fan base that drives brand awareness and product diffusion, enabling companies to make informed decisions based on consumer behavior. The company also receives invitations from popular stores, enhancing its connections within the food and beverage industry.

TVISION INSIGHTS

Venture Round in 2020
TVISION INSIGHTS Co. Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in media research for television, focusing on measuring and analyzing the effects of TV commercials and programs. Established in 2015, the company employs advanced human body recognition technology to assess "viewing quality," capturing unique data on TV viewing habits in living rooms. This innovative approach allows TVISION to collect and analyze information that is not readily available elsewhere, creating a distinctive data set. The company has expanded its operations globally, with additional offices in Boston and New York, and continues to grow rapidly by addressing challenges in various markets while striving to unlock the full potential of television.

AIQ

Series B in 2020
AIQ Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops an online platform focused on artificial intelligence and software technology. The platform is designed to visualize and analyze market insights, enabling businesses to profile potential customers effectively. AIQ offers tools for customer satisfaction surveys and investigates customer attributes in the realms of research and development as well as marketing. By connecting various social information to marketing services, the company's technology reveals insights that are not easily discernible, thereby allowing clients to explore new opportunities and enhance their market strategies.

Repro

Series C in 2020
Repro Inc. develops Repro, a mobile analytics solution for clients to convert and retain their mobile users. It offers application growth support consulting for total support from strategy planning and development to application. The company provides in-app message to improve conversion rate. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

toBe marketing

Venture Round in 2019
ToBe Marketing is an information technology company that provides services to combine marketing automation and CRM. It offers consulting services, IT, and marketing consultation. The company is driven by a mission is to realize the engagement of companies and their customers by creating marketing and sales activities using IT or digital technology. ToBe Marketing was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Space Market

Series C in 2019
Space Market operates an online platform in Japan that facilitates the sharing of unused or idle venues for on-demand rental. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Japan, the company provides a user-friendly app that allows customers to search for and reserve various types of rental spaces. These spaces cater to a wide range of needs, including parties, business meetings, shooting and recording sessions, hobbies, sports, study groups, lessons, music events, beauty services, office use, pop-up stores, and storage. The platform effectively connects individuals and businesses seeking temporary venues with those offering them, enhancing accessibility and convenience in the rental market.

Space Market

Series B in 2018
Space Market operates an online platform in Japan that facilitates the sharing of unused or idle venues for on-demand rental. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Japan, the company provides a user-friendly app that allows customers to search for and reserve various types of rental spaces. These spaces cater to a wide range of needs, including parties, business meetings, shooting and recording sessions, hobbies, sports, study groups, lessons, music events, beauty services, office use, pop-up stores, and storage. The platform effectively connects individuals and businesses seeking temporary venues with those offering them, enhancing accessibility and convenience in the rental market.

Thecoo

Venture Round in 2018
THECOO, Inc. offers influencer planning and analysis tool for enterprise marketers, advertising agencies, and public relation company planners. The company offers its products and services under brand name iCON Suite, that make the value of influencer visible; iCon CAST, which connect YouTubers and companies; RIPPLY, an influence marketing platform; and fanicon, a membership-based fan community application. The company also carries out business, such as planning promotional measures for advertising companies, negotiating casting, and direction of measures. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

toBe marketing

Series B in 2017
ToBe Marketing is an information technology company that provides services to combine marketing automation and CRM. It offers consulting services, IT, and marketing consultation. The company is driven by a mission is to realize the engagement of companies and their customers by creating marketing and sales activities using IT or digital technology. ToBe Marketing was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Space Market

Series A in 2016
Space Market operates an online platform in Japan that facilitates the sharing of unused or idle venues for on-demand rental. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Japan, the company provides a user-friendly app that allows customers to search for and reserve various types of rental spaces. These spaces cater to a wide range of needs, including parties, business meetings, shooting and recording sessions, hobbies, sports, study groups, lessons, music events, beauty services, office use, pop-up stores, and storage. The platform effectively connects individuals and businesses seeking temporary venues with those offering them, enhancing accessibility and convenience in the rental market.

Uridoki

Venture Round in 2016
Uridoki is a comparison information site that allows you to compare purchase prices and word-of-mouth for all products.

M0mentum

Venture Round in 2015
Monitoring and countermeasures for fraudulent online Advertising transactions in Japan for the first time.

Leading Mark

Series A in 2015
Leading Mark Inc. is an employment agency based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on addressing the needs of job seekers. As a growing human resources startup, it is expanding its services to include mid-career and international hiring. The company has a representative in China who is dedicated to connecting top Japanese-speaking Chinese students with opportunities in Japan. Leading Mark emphasizes the importance of providing relevant information to job seekers, in contrast to larger, traditional agencies that may prioritize the interests of employers and their own commissions. By centering its efforts around the average job seeker, Leading Mark aims to alleviate frustration and support career development.

Space Market

Seed Round in 2014
Space Market operates an online platform in Japan that facilitates the sharing of unused or idle venues for on-demand rental. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Japan, the company provides a user-friendly app that allows customers to search for and reserve various types of rental spaces. These spaces cater to a wide range of needs, including parties, business meetings, shooting and recording sessions, hobbies, sports, study groups, lessons, music events, beauty services, office use, pop-up stores, and storage. The platform effectively connects individuals and businesses seeking temporary venues with those offering them, enhancing accessibility and convenience in the rental market.

Research and Innovation

Venture Round in 2014
Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. provides marketing research, sales promotion, and various information provision services using the Internet. Its services include barcode research, barcode promotion, and other promotional programs under the CODE brand; experiential and brand image association surveys under the Mycomment brand; in-store and street surveys of foreign tourists visiting Japan; investigation of consumers who are interested; and investigation of other people. The company serves customers in food, daily necessities, beauty and fashion, retail and distribution, eating and drinking, ceremonial occasion, car, finance, leisure and entertainment, and media and advertising sectors. Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. was founded in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Interest Marketing

Corporate Round in 2013
Interest Marketing Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in social media marketing for brands, offering innovative solutions to enhance market reach and user engagement. The company has developed a unique marketing tool called "Kolor," which connects businesses with users on Facebook, facilitating effective communication and promotional strategies. By focusing on business model construction, service planning, and implementation, Interest Marketing Inc. enables clients to navigate market trends through a user-friendly platform, ultimately helping them achieve their marketing goals.

Research and Innovation

Seed Round in 2013
Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. provides marketing research, sales promotion, and various information provision services using the Internet. Its services include barcode research, barcode promotion, and other promotional programs under the CODE brand; experiential and brand image association surveys under the Mycomment brand; in-store and street surveys of foreign tourists visiting Japan; investigation of consumers who are interested; and investigation of other people. The company serves customers in food, daily necessities, beauty and fashion, retail and distribution, eating and drinking, ceremonial occasion, car, finance, leisure and entertainment, and media and advertising sectors. Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. was founded in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Research and Innovation

Pre Seed Round in 2012
Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. provides marketing research, sales promotion, and various information provision services using the Internet. Its services include barcode research, barcode promotion, and other promotional programs under the CODE brand; experiential and brand image association surveys under the Mycomment brand; in-store and street surveys of foreign tourists visiting Japan; investigation of consumers who are interested; and investigation of other people. The company serves customers in food, daily necessities, beauty and fashion, retail and distribution, eating and drinking, ceremonial occasion, car, finance, leisure and entertainment, and media and advertising sectors. Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. was founded in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

YRGLM

Venture Round in 2008
YRGLM Inc. provides marketing platform. The Company offers advertising platform "AD EBiS", automated advertising report creation tool "AdRepo", commercial distribution platform "EC-CUBE", and more. YRGLM serves clients in Asia and America.

All Ads

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