W Ventures

W Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 2013. It invests in early-stage companies operating across various sectors including Internet, e-commerce, enterprise IT, digital transformation, and B2B/B2C markets. The company offers operational VC services, combining the assets of established businesses with startup agility to accelerate growth.

Akihiro Higashi

General Partner

Shin Kazuhiro

General Partner

Hideya Takatsu

Investment Manager

Past deals in Pets

Uniam

Seed Round in 2024
Uniam is a manufacturer of frozen pet food, snacks, and lifestyle products for pets, with a focus on cat nutrition. The company produces steam‑cooked cat food that retains natural nutrients and is tailored to individual cats’ dietary needs. It offers an online subscription service that delivers premium‑meat products, aiming to improve digestion, coat health, and energy levels.

Biophilia

Series B in 2024
Biophilia Inc., founded in August 2017 and based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, specializes in producing and delivering high-quality, fresh, and natural food for dogs. The company focuses on domestic handmade dog food that is carefully supervised by veterinarians to meet stringent nutritional standards. Utilizing fresh domestic meat and vegetables, Biophilia ensures that their products maintain optimal aroma, color, and nutritional value. In addition to its core offerings in pet food, Biophilia also engages in consulting and internet service businesses, as well as consignment development, positioning itself as a multifaceted entity in the pet industry.

RABO

Series A in 2021
RABO, Inc. is a Japan-based company specializing in the development of Internet of Things (IoT) collar-type wearable devices aimed at monitoring the behavior and health of cats. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Shibuya, RABO designs and manufactures products such as the Catlog pendant and belt, which continuously tracks cats' activity data for health management purposes. The company also offers the Catlog home and a mobile application, allowing cat owners to review their pets' activity and health metrics, including weight and urine volume. RABO distributes its products primarily through online retail channels, catering to the growing demand for pet technology solutions that enhance the well-being of cats.

RABO

Seed Round in 2020
RABO, Inc. is a Japan-based company specializing in the development of Internet of Things (IoT) collar-type wearable devices aimed at monitoring the behavior and health of cats. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Shibuya, RABO designs and manufactures products such as the Catlog pendant and belt, which continuously tracks cats' activity data for health management purposes. The company also offers the Catlog home and a mobile application, allowing cat owners to review their pets' activity and health metrics, including weight and urine volume. RABO distributes its products primarily through online retail channels, catering to the growing demand for pet technology solutions that enhance the well-being of cats.
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