Nissay Capital

Nissay Capital is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on a range of investment stages including seed, startup, growth capital, middle stage, and later stage investments. The firm manages multiple venture capital funds, notably targeting pre-IPO companies with substantial investment sizes, typically starting at a minimum of JPY 1 billion per company. Nissay Capital aims to invest in firms projected to achieve a market capitalization of JPY 50 billion at the time of their initial public offering. Through its various funds, Nissay Capital actively seeks to support and nurture companies across different sectors in their growth trajectories.

Tetsuya Adachi

CEO

Kosuke Ueda

CEO

Past deals in Japan

Wakaze

Series A in 2021
Wakaze Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in the development and production of sake, as well as the export of sake products and providing concierge services related to sake. Founded in 2016, the company operates out of Tsuruoka, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo. Wakaze markets its products under the brands ORBIA and FONIA, offering a range of sake including the lines SOL, LUNA, SORRA, and TERRA. The company aims to promote Japanese sake culture both domestically and internationally.

Cake.jp

Venture Round in 2021
Cake.jp Co., Ltd. owns and operates online cake delivery portal. The company delivers cake for individual birthdays, anniversary celebrations, corporate events, parties, and welfare. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Global Trust Networks

Venture Round in 2021
Global Trust Networks Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based real estate agency that specializes in assisting foreigners who wish to live in Japan. Founded in 2006, the company provides a range of services including real estate rental brokerage and a rent guarantee service, facilitating smoother transitions for expatriates seeking housing. By offering these services, Global Trust Networks aims to make the process of finding and securing rental properties more accessible and affordable for its clients.

Otokoro.com

Seed Round in 2020
Otokoro.com, Inc. engages in internet advertising business. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Kompeito

Series B in 2020
Kompeito operates an online platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on delivering fresh vegetables and healthy meals to office workers. The platform allows users to conveniently order a variety of vegetables and on-demand healthy prepared meals from convenience stores and restaurants, promoting better health management among employees. By facilitating the delivery of nutritious food options, Kompeito aims to support a healthier lifestyle for individuals in corporate environments.

minma

Venture Round in 2020
minma, Inc. specializes in the development and operation of online market press. It was founded on January 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

GROWTH VERSE

Venture Round in 2020
GROWTH VERSE, operated by Supreme System Co., Ltd., is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2000 that specializes in IT consulting and software development services. The firm focuses on the planning, development, and sales of database marketing software, offering innovative marketing automation tools that assist businesses in managing campaigns and analyzing customer data. Its platform enables real-time processing of big data, facilitating improved decision-making and enhanced marketing strategies. By providing comprehensive IT installation support and tailored marketing services, GROWTH VERSE aims to empower organizations to effectively harness digital and real data for their operational needs.

Cake.jp

Venture Round in 2019
Cake.jp Co., Ltd. owns and operates online cake delivery portal. The company delivers cake for individual birthdays, anniversary celebrations, corporate events, parties, and welfare. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Wakaze

Series A in 2019
Wakaze Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in the development and production of sake, as well as the export of sake products and providing concierge services related to sake. Founded in 2016, the company operates out of Tsuruoka, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo. Wakaze markets its products under the brands ORBIA and FONIA, offering a range of sake including the lines SOL, LUNA, SORRA, and TERRA. The company aims to promote Japanese sake culture both domestically and internationally.

Otokoro.com

Seed Round in 2019
Otokoro.com, Inc. engages in internet advertising business. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Quan

Venture Round in 2019
Quan Inc. develops content for smartphone applications and web. The company develops characters contents such as Betakkuma, Sugar Cubs, Business Fish, Piyomaru, sticker shop for au Smartpass, Mr.Egg, Elice, Kawaii Kaomoji Book, handwritten stickers, AIS MystickerShop and game contents that includes emotipon. The company offers characters for mobile carriers, chatting applications and platforms of Japan and Southeast Asian nations. Quan Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Asian Bridge

Series A in 2018
Asian Bridge Inc., founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chiyoda Ku, Japan, specializes in mail order support services and fulfillment solutions for e-commerce businesses. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for shipment. Asian Bridge provides competitive shipping rates and both domestic and international delivery options, which facilitate effective logistics management. Additionally, the company features a variety of Japanese merchandise, such as beauty care products, health foods, and clothing, catering to diverse consumer needs. By optimizing operational aspects of order fulfillment, Asian Bridge helps businesses reduce costs and improve their overall efficiency in the marketplace.

KAKUCHO

Venture Round in 2018
Kakucho Co., Ltd. develops software applications for content planning and communication. Its products include Genchiroid, a business application for remodeling contractors and KAMEN, a video chat application. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Tokyo Otaku Mode

Venture Round in 2018
Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc. operates a platform for Japanese otaku news and content. It distributes otaku content, including anime, manga, event reports, news, and others. The company operates otakumode.com that provides user-generated content of otaku related artwork, cosplay photos, and others; and publishes Japanese otaku news articles in English. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Portland, Oregon with a branch in Mitaka-shi, Japan.

FABRIC TOKYO

Series C in 2017
FABRIC TOKYO is a Japanese startup provides a direct-to-consumer custom-made apparel brand. (former-company name Lifestyle Design Co., Ltd.). It enables customers to save their sizes, idea fabrics, and favorite designs, allowing them to make their original clothing later. FABRIC TOKYO was founded in 2012 by Yuichiro Mori and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Oneteam

Series B in 2017
Oneteam will launch to Japanese enterprises as well as Southeast Asian markets. "In Japanese corporations, an increasingly diverse workforce is leading to more consideration being given to alternate work styles, with the recognition that traditional desktop computer-oriented offices need to change the ways they communicate,” says the Oneteam crew in a statement today. They add that Southeast Asian enterprises are hampered by a frequent lack of a workplace intranet and a tendency to use free email services for communication – two problems the Japanese startup is hoping to solve as it tackles a culturally diverse and fast-growing region.

Nightley

Series A in 2017
Nightley is a Japanese startup developing geo-analytics solutions designed to make client's business smart and enrich people's lives by big data and location analysis. Its geo-analytics engine acilitates communication between shop operators and customers along with data collection and analysis specializing in location information, enabling businesses to receive behavioral trends and preferences of visiting foreign tourists. The company was established in 2011, based in Tokyo, Japan.

Kompeito

Series A in 2017
Kompeito operates an online platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on delivering fresh vegetables and healthy meals to office workers. The platform allows users to conveniently order a variety of vegetables and on-demand healthy prepared meals from convenience stores and restaurants, promoting better health management among employees. By facilitating the delivery of nutritious food options, Kompeito aims to support a healthier lifestyle for individuals in corporate environments.
Japan Institute of Artificial Intelligence Development is a package software development and sales(Automatic scoring, questionnaire counting, results management, etc.)

FABRIC TOKYO

Series B in 2017
FABRIC TOKYO is a Japanese startup provides a direct-to-consumer custom-made apparel brand. (former-company name Lifestyle Design Co., Ltd.). It enables customers to save their sizes, idea fabrics, and favorite designs, allowing them to make their original clothing later. FABRIC TOKYO was founded in 2012 by Yuichiro Mori and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Ancar

Series A in 2016
Ancar Inc. is engage in used car sale. It is based in Japan.

Oneteam

Series A in 2016
Oneteam will launch to Japanese enterprises as well as Southeast Asian markets. "In Japanese corporations, an increasingly diverse workforce is leading to more consideration being given to alternate work styles, with the recognition that traditional desktop computer-oriented offices need to change the ways they communicate,” says the Oneteam crew in a statement today. They add that Southeast Asian enterprises are hampered by a frequent lack of a workplace intranet and a tendency to use free email services for communication – two problems the Japanese startup is hoping to solve as it tackles a culturally diverse and fast-growing region.

Ricksoft Japan

Venture Round in 2015
Ricksoft Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of system integration, cloud, and software development services in Japan. The company’s system integration services include system design, construction, customization, migration, etc.; and operation support, tool training, etc. It also develops project management tool comprising WBS Gantt-Chart for Jira; usability enhancement tool, such as Excel-Like Issue Editor for Jira; digital transformation support tool for Alfresco connector series; and other self-developing and software tools. In addition, the company engages in the sale of licenses. Ricksoft Co., Ltd. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

LiB

Venture Round in 2015
LiB is a membership-based outplacement service based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on supporting women who are seeking to continue their careers. The company provides resources and guidance to help its members navigate their professional paths effectively. By catering specifically to women, LiB aims to address unique challenges they may face in the workforce, fostering a supportive community that empowers members to achieve their career goals.

FABRIC TOKYO

Series A in 2015
FABRIC TOKYO is a Japanese startup provides a direct-to-consumer custom-made apparel brand. (former-company name Lifestyle Design Co., Ltd.). It enables customers to save their sizes, idea fabrics, and favorite designs, allowing them to make their original clothing later. FABRIC TOKYO was founded in 2012 by Yuichiro Mori and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

EST corporation

Venture Round in 2015
EST Corporation,Ltd. offers medical treatment healthcare services. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Oh My Glasses TOKYO

Series B in 2014
Oh My Glasses TOKYO is a lifestyle brand that offer high quality made in Japan eyewear at an affordable price.Oh My Glasses has been providing an eyeglass e-commerce service that offers five sets of eyeglasses at a time upon order, and buy one if you can find any favorite among them. So customers can try them on before buying.

Hands Share

Venture Round in 2014
Tsuklink Corporation plans, develops and designs services such as Japan's largest construction matching site.

Tsukulink

Seed Round in 2014
Tsukulink is a job match matching platform for Japan’s construction industry.

Kabuku

Venture Round in 2014
Kabuku Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in on-demand manufacturing services and 3D printing solutions. Founded in 2013, it operates through three main service platforms: Rinkak Business, Rinkak Factory, and Rinkak Marketplace. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including consulting, 3D design, production, shipping, and after-sales support via its Kabuku Connect service, which utilizes a global network of manufacturing partners. Additionally, the Kabuku MMS platform streamlines essential tasks for 3D printing service bureaus and manufacturers, covering quotation, order management, and invoicing. Kabuku also runs Rinkak.com, a digital marketplace where users can order a variety of 3D models. The company has collaborated with notable brands and agencies such as Dentsu, Toyota, and Fuji TV, establishing a strong presence in the 3D printing industry across 30 countries. As of September 2017, Kabuku operates as a subsidiary of Futaba Corporation.

Ubiregi

Venture Round in 2014
Ubiregi Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in developing and providing a Software as a Service (SaaS) point-of-sale (POS) system. Founded in 2010 in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, the company initially aimed to create a web service for apartment searches. However, with the introduction of the iPad in Japan, Ubiregi shifted its focus to leverage this technology for business solutions. The company is headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, and operates a branch office in Osaka. Since its inception, Ubiregi has positioned itself as a key player in the Japanese retail technology market, offering businesses efficient and user-friendly POS systems tailored to their needs.

Ikeuchi Organic

Venture Round in 2013
IKEUCHI ORGANIC is engage in manufacturing and sales of organic textiles. It was previously known as Ikeuchi Towel Co., Ltd. The firm was founded on February 12, 1969 and is based in Imabari, Japan.

Yaraku, Inc.

Venture Round in 2013
Yaraku is an online platform that enables users to translate documents of multiple languages. It was launched in August 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Aiming

Series B in 2013
Aiming Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, specializing in the production and development of online games for various platforms, including PCs, browsers, smartphones, and home consoles. With a dedicated team of over 200 members, Aiming focuses on creating browser-based and social games, leveraging over a decade of experience in the online gaming industry. The company has developed a diverse library of titles, including Browser Three Kingdoms, Sengoku IXA, and Hero Quest, and is recognized for its notable release of Blade Chronicle, a 3D-MMORPG. Aiming aims to capitalize on the rapid growth of mobile technology and the increasing demand for accessible gaming experiences, positioning itself for success in the global gaming market.

Raksul

Series A in 2013
Raksul Inc. provides printing services in Japan. It prints newspaper folding products, station stage posters, business cards, cards, business materials, greeting cards, signs/displays, designing on PC online, posts, flyers, posters, tickets, fans, slips, eating/store tools, direct mails, print brochures/catalogs, postcards, files and folders, flags, desktop POPs, novelties/goods, TV commercials, fold brochures, envelopes, seals and stickers, curtains/goodwill products, calendars, and new year's cards. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nagisa

Series A in 2012
Nagisa, Inc. is a Japanese company based in Tokyo that specializes in developing smartphone applications designed for social interaction and media sharing. Founded in 2010 by Yoshiyuki Yokoyama, the company offers a variety of services, including free group chats, calling, and sharing of photos and videos. Its product lineup features Manga Zero, a domestic comic book service; Pops, a social networking platform for video creation and posting; and Comic Tiara, which allows users to read comic works. Additionally, Nagisa provides applications such as Hello Kitty and Talkative Diet, Slide Movies for creating memorable visuals set to music, Goodtime for producing stylish videos, and Sea Camera, which enhances photography with filters. Through these applications, Nagisa aims to enhance user experiences in social engagement and creative expression.

Oh My Glasses TOKYO

Series A in 2012
Oh My Glasses TOKYO is a lifestyle brand that offer high quality made in Japan eyewear at an affordable price.Oh My Glasses has been providing an eyeglass e-commerce service that offers five sets of eyeglasses at a time upon order, and buy one if you can find any favorite among them. So customers can try them on before buying.

Sonix

Corporate Round in 2012
Sonix Co., Ltd., founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing applications for iOS, Android, and cloud platforms utilizing open stack technology. The company operates in three primary sectors: mobile solutions, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, and cloud services, focusing on delivering innovative technologies to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

AJI

Venture Round in 2012
AJI Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of automated manufacturing systems primarily for the semiconductor industry. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, with operations in Silicon Valley, California, the company specializes in high-precision machines for placement and bonding, as well as robotic manipulators and positioners. In addition to serving semiconductor manufacturers, AJI also caters to the optical components sector and industries such as life sciences, electronics, computers, and telecommunications. The company focuses on providing quality products to meet customer demands, emphasizing business development and sales in the semiconductor mounting system market.

Raksul

Series A in 2012
Raksul Inc. provides printing services in Japan. It prints newspaper folding products, station stage posters, business cards, cards, business materials, greeting cards, signs/displays, designing on PC online, posts, flyers, posters, tickets, fans, slips, eating/store tools, direct mails, print brochures/catalogs, postcards, files and folders, flags, desktop POPs, novelties/goods, TV commercials, fold brochures, envelopes, seals and stickers, curtains/goodwill products, calendars, and new year's cards. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Oh My Glasses TOKYO

Seed Round in 2011
Oh My Glasses TOKYO is a lifestyle brand that offer high quality made in Japan eyewear at an affordable price.Oh My Glasses has been providing an eyeglass e-commerce service that offers five sets of eyeglasses at a time upon order, and buy one if you can find any favorite among them. So customers can try them on before buying.

gumi

Series F in 2011
gumi Inc. is a mobile entertainment content publisher and developer based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2007 by CEO Hironao Kunimitsu. The company specializes in creating and publishing online games for mobile platforms, achieving notable success both in Japan and internationally, particularly with its flagship title, Brave Frontier. gumi has expanded its operations beyond Japan, establishing subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America. In addition to its core gaming business, gumi is involved in blockchain technology and the XR sector, which includes virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality applications. The company collaborates with renowned partners such as SEGA and LINE to enhance its offerings and deliver high-quality entertainment experiences to users around the world.

Phyzios

Venture Round in 2011
Phyzios is a start-up software company located in the University of Tokyo, Japan's most prestigious institution. Since its start in January 2009, Phyzios has released several iPhone/iPod touch applications, all of which ranked top 10 in respective categories in App Store (Japan), including PHYZIOS Sculptor, which ranked No.2 free application total in Japan and No.1 in Italy. Phyzios, Inc is a spin-off company of Prometech Software, Inc

Phyzios

Series B in 2010
Phyzios is a start-up software company located in the University of Tokyo, Japan's most prestigious institution. Since its start in January 2009, Phyzios has released several iPhone/iPod touch applications, all of which ranked top 10 in respective categories in App Store (Japan), including PHYZIOS Sculptor, which ranked No.2 free application total in Japan and No.1 in Italy. Phyzios, Inc is a spin-off company of Prometech Software, Inc