SMBC Venture Capital is the venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, focusing on growth equity and buyouts across information technology, life sciences, services, and manufacturing. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo with an office in Osaka, it leverages the SMBC network to connect portfolio companies with large corporates, talent, and specialists, providing stage-appropriate, coordinated support through its integrated team. The firm pursues a long-term, growth-focused approach and invests across industries and stages, aiming to back companies that improve lives and address social challenges. Its portfolio has included more than 400 companies that have achieved initial public offerings, reflecting its emphasis on value creation alongside entrepreneurs.

Mizuho Capital is the venture capital arm of Mizuho Financial Group, based in Tokyo, Japan. It invests in innovative startups and growth-stage companies, leveraging the Mizuho ecosystem (including Mizuho Bank, Mizuho Securities, and Mizuho Trust & Banking) to support portfolio companies. The firm focuses on information technology and biotechnology, while also backing opportunities across internet-related services, healthcare, manufacturing, and services sectors. It originated in 2002 through the merger of Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital and IBJ Investment, and is part of a broader corporate group with ties to Mizuho Bank. The firm has a history of portfolio companies going public and maintains a recognized presence in Japan's venture capital landscape.

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 1974 that funds seed, development-stage and startup companies in Japan, focusing on life sciences, healthcare, biotechnology, information technology, electronics and other high-technology sectors such as fintech and AI. It pursues cross-border opportunities and investment syndication, often collaborating with MUFG and international partners to support portfolio companies’ growth and access to overseas markets, and to connect Japanese portfolio companies with strategic partners and potential exits.

Global Brain is an independent venture capital firm based in Tokyo, founded in 1998, that backs technology startups worldwide and provides hands-on support and open innovation with large corporate partners. The firm targets early to growth-stage opportunities across sectors such as artificial intelligence, space, education, HR tech, life sciences, enterprise software, and consumer tech, with a global footprint in Europe, North America, Africa and Asia-Pacific. It has managed over 2.7 billion in assets and invested more than 1.4 billion across more than 1,300 deals, supporting hundreds of active portfolio companies and achieving a track record of IPOs and M&A exits. Global Brain emphasizes transformative growth through active portfolio management, strategic resources, and collaborations with corporate partners and institutional investors. The firm operates flagship funds and co-investment programs, and maintains engagement with a broad ecosystem to accelerate innovation.

ORIX Capital is the venture capital arm of ORIX Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. It acts as a corporate venture and growth investor, backing mid- to growth-stage companies and pursuing opportunities with potential IPOs. Leveraging the ORIX Group's network, assets, and management know-how, it supports entrepreneurs to scale and manage risk. It invests across multiple sectors and aims to create value beyond capital through the parent company's resources and governance.

JAFCO is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 1973. It invests across seed-, early-, and later-stage companies and also pursues growth investments through buyouts. The firm targets technology-driven sectors such as information technology, software as a service, healthcare and life sciences, consumer and business services, manufacturing, mobile, e-commerce, IoT, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and other related fields. JAFCO supports portfolio companies beyond financing by assisting with human resources, marketing, sales, and back-office operations, aiming to help entrepreneurs bring their visions to life. With a global perspective, it manages funds and investments in Japan and overseas, seeking to create long-term value through active partnership and strategic capital allocation.

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1990, the firm provides early-stage to growth equity investments to startups and companies aiming to scale toward an IPO. It pursues opportunities across a broad range of sectors, including biotechnology, healthcare, electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, energy, new materials, environment, real estate, construction, financial services, consumer products and services, nanotechnology, IT services, manufacturing, and media contents, with a focus on Asian markets and global opportunities. The firm supports companies at multiple stages—from incubation and seed rounds to later stages and buyouts—seeking to back innovative technologies and business models in areas such as fintech, AI, SaaS, e-commerce, foodtech, and related verticals. Its activities are oriented toward strategic collaboration with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and other portfolio companies to help startups scale and reach IPO or strategic exits.

Incubate Fund is an independent seed and early‑stage venture capital firm that backs technology startups across Asia. Founded in 2010, it operates through regional funds and a global network, with a notable presence in Japan and India through entities such as Incubate Fund India. The firm concentrates on seed and pre‑seed investments and follows a founder‑first approach, providing founders with ongoing support, mentorship, and access to a wide ecosystem of partners. Its portfolio covers sectors including consumer technologies, business software, e‑commerce, logistics, media, gaming, and online services, and the firm aims to help entrepreneurs progress from seed stage toward long‑term growth and viable exits through strategic connections and market access across Asia and beyond.

Nissay Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 1991 that provides growth capital and hands-on management support to innovative Japanese companies across technology, healthcare, and services, as well as IT, manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Aligned with Nippon Life Insurance, it follows responsible investment practices including a human rights policy and anti-social forces policy. The firm supports portfolio companies through multiple growth stages, aiming to help them scale and reach public listing.

SBI Investment is a venture capital and asset-management firm within the SBI Group, based in Tokyo, Japan. It focuses on growth- and early-stage investments across information technology, biotechnology and life sciences, fintech, healthcare, environment and energy, and other growth sectors, aiming to be a New Industry Creator by supporting core industries of the 21st century. The firm provides hands-on management support, promotes open innovation and regional revitalization, and emphasizes sustainability. It invests in domestic and international markets, building a large portfolio and collaborating with portfolio companies toward value creation. As of March 31, 2025, its portfolio includes over 1,314 invested companies with 219 exits (IPO or M&A), reflecting an active track record in venture capital and growth investment.

ANRI is a Tokyo-based Japanese venture capital firm founded in 2012 that primarily invests in seed and early-stage startups. It targets a broad range of sectors, including business products and services, information technology, energy, blockchain, life sciences, media, and robotics, with an emphasis on climate tech opportunities. The firm provides capital and strategic guidance to early-stage founders to accelerate product development and growth, supporting companies with potential for technological advancement and practical application in Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Itochu Corporation, founded in 1858 by Chubei Itoh, is a Japanese general trading company with a global presence. It conducts domestic and overseas trading across textiles, machinery, chemicals, metals, energy, general merchandise, and food, while also pursuing investments in insurance, finance, construction, real estate, and warehousing. The company operates across multiple industries and maintains extensive networks to support import/export activities and complex supply chains. Itochu also maintains a corporate venture capital arm that invests in information technology companies, leveraging the group's resources and international reach to help portfolio firms scale, as part of a diversified strategy of trade, investments, and services.

AG Capital is a Tokyo-based investment firm that operates as a corporate venture capital partner, investing in mid-sized and venture companies across information and communications technology, distribution and services, and environment and healthcare sectors. Founded in 1985 in Tokyo, the firm has formed 21 funds with committed capital exceeding ¥50 billion and runs a model that blends investment with management consulting to accelerate growth and prepare for IPOs. Since 1991 it has helped more than 60 portfolio companies achieve exits, offering services such as strategic planning, financial guidance, fundraising support, and SDG alignment. Headquartered in Ginza, AG Capital maintains a diverse portfolio including SODEN, UNITO, Mento, STACK, and ELPIXEL.

Globis Capital Partners is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 1996 that focuses on investing in technology companies across Japan. Backed by the Globis Group, it pursues a hands-on approach and leverages deep industry expertise to support startups from early stage through growth, spanning sectors such as software, TMT, consumer and frontier technologies. The firm seeks to foster innovation and help build a broader ecosystem by backing companies poised to transform their industries, with a portfolio that includes diverse technologies and a commitment to long-term value creation.

Genesia Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that backs seed and early-stage startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2016, it has invested in over 90 companies across Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and the US, spanning sectors from SaaS and marketplaces to media, finance, real estate tech, health, education, manufacturing, HR, agriculture, and entertainment, as well as robotics and drones. The firm also targets digital media, information technology, space technologies, and other frontier areas, and operates as a co-creation platform that connects founders with talent, information, and technology to accelerate growth and develop sustainable new industries with ESG considerations. It maintains a Tokyo headquarters with additional offices in Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City and focuses on seed to early-stage opportunities in the region.

DBJ Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of the Development Bank of Japan, based in Tokyo. It supports startups by providing long-term financing and hands-on business support, leveraging the DBJ Group's network and credibility to accelerate growth. The firm targets frontier technologies and sectors including information technology, biotechnology and healthcare, investing in seed to early stages and collaborating with entrepreneurs to commercialize intellectual property and develop new markets. By mobilizing the DBJ Group to offer growth-oriented equity and tailored financing solutions, DBJ Capital aims to help innovative companies scale globally and contribute to Japan's economic revival. It partners with research labs, universities, and startups to advance commercialization, business development, and value creation.

Spiral Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm, originally known as IMJ Investment Partners, that became independent in 2017. It invests in seed, early, and growth-stage companies across Asia and beyond, focusing on mobile, internet, and software businesses in Southeast Asia, Japan, and the United States, with offices in Singapore and Tokyo. The firm supports a broad range of sectors, including fintech, logistics, artificial intelligence, IoT, sharing economy, marketplaces, HR tech, big data, healthcare, and online advertising.

Beyond Next Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 2014 that focuses on seed and early-growth investments in deep tech across Japan and India. It backs startups in healthcare, electronics, information technology, agriculture, food, climate, and related science and technology domains, with a strong emphasis on turning research into commercial ventures. In addition to funding, the firm provides incubation support, including team-building assistance, business plan development, and access to laboratory facilities, aiming to accelerate commercialization of breakthroughs. Beyond Next Ventures also seeks to build an ecosystem that connects researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners, offering guidance and opportunities for startup career development and funding strategies. The firm emphasizes transformative, technology-driven solutions and practical pathways for early-stage companies to grow and scale.

JIC Venture Growth Investments is a Tokyo-based venture and growth investment firm affiliated with Japan Investment Corporation. It supports startup innovation and strengthens Japan’s international competitiveness by identifying and funding new technologies and businesses across stages—from early deep tech and life sciences to growth-stage companies—and across sectors including manufacturing, transportation, monitoring equipment, drug discovery, healthcare, fintech, edtech, education, and financial services. It manages multiple funds targeting various industries and investment stages and aims to accelerate startup growth, foster open innovation, and expand risk capital supply throughout Japan’s startup ecosystem.

MIRAIDOOR is a venture finance and fund-management company in Japan focused on regional revitalization and corporate venture capital. It operates a portfolio of funds, including the Local Creation Fund, Osaka Social Issue Solving Fund, a corporate venture capital Fund, and Theme Funds, and handles investment activities from deal sourcing to exit with portfolio support across Japan. The company supports portfolio companies through milestones, such as InnovaCell’s listing on the Tokyo Growth Market and Futspar’s listing, and has invested in firms including NAGANO Naorai, Epsilon Molecular Engineering, and Andcraft. Its activities span multiple regions of Japan, reflecting a nationwide approach to leveraging regional strengths for innovation and growth.

Spiral Capital LLP. is a venture capital firm specializing in startups, early venture, mid venture and late venture investments. It prefers to invest in healthcare, industrials, transportation, air freight and logistics as well as emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, and block chain. The firm seeks to invest in East Asia and Japan. It was formerly known as Spiral Ventures Japan LLP. Spiral Capital LLP was established on 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DNX Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in seed and Series A B2B startups in the United States and Japan. It focuses on sectors including SaaS/cloud, cybersecurity, deep tech, sustainability, hardware, retail, and finance, and operates from offices in San Mateo, California, and Tokyo, Japan, connecting US and Japanese markets to help enterprise-focused companies scale.

Nippon Venture Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 1996 that focuses on incubation, start-up and early-stage investments. It collaborates with major Japanese business leaders and corporate partners to back next-generation founders across sectors including brain information science, life-support robotics, wireless power, and broader fields such as communications, software, systems, devices, life sciences and environmental technologies. The firm maintains offices in Tokyo and Osaka and pursues an independent, multi-faceted approach to guidance and capital. It has a strong track record of helping portfolio companies reach public listings on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, with 174 IPOs achieved as of December 24, 2025. Nippon Venture Capital also runs the Venture Management School to cultivate venture leadership within Japan's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Monex Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that funds seed and early-stage startups. The firm invests across technology, business products and services, and consumer products and services sectors, and manages a diverse portfolio of companies and funds. Founded in 2005, Monex Ventures aims to create new value by reassessing conventional concepts and exploring overlooked opportunities in the market.

GMO VenturePartners is the corporate venture capital arm of the GMO Internet Group. Established in 2005 and based in Tokyo with a Singapore office, it invests in IT and fintech startups worldwide and leverages strategic synergies with GMO Payment Gateway to accelerate fintech transformation across its portfolio. The firm provides post-investment support, including internal financing within the group, and proactive deal sourcing. It manages multiple funds and backs a diverse set of companies across Japan, the United States, India, Southeast Asia, and beyond. As of December 2025, GMO VenturePartners has built a portfolio of approximately 227 companies with more than 20 IPOs and total capital around 30 billion JPY, including exits such as Mercari, Sansan, Money Forward, and Uzabase, underscoring its multi-regional, multi-stage approach to fintech and technology value creation.

XTech Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 2018 that makes seed and early‑stage investments across sectors, including business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and technology. It supports portfolio companies with growth guidance and IPO readiness, and operates a growth platform for entrepreneurs. The firm provides practical infrastructure through XBridge-Yaesu, a coworking space near Tokyo Station offering up to six months of free occupancy for pre-launch startups, and X-Gate, a six‑month accelerator that leverages its networks for office residency. It also runs programs and events such as the Startup Off the Record podcast to share portfolio activity and insights. The firm emphasizes governance through DE&I and ESG policies and aims to help founders draw the future and prove it.

I-nest Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 2019 that invests in and incubates startups across Japan. The firm focuses on technology, healthcare, and the communications and entertainment sectors, providing early-stage companies with capital, strategic guidance, and access to an ecosystem designed to support growth.

Samurai Incubate is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm and accelerator founded in 2009 that supports early-stage startups through investment and hands-on guidance. It focuses on information technology and software-as-a-service opportunities across Africa, Israel, and Japan, and engages in incubation, seed, startup, early-stage, and series A investments. The firm helps portfolio companies with management, marketing, sales, human resources, and financial strategy to drive growth and monetization. Its portfolio spans finance, insurance, logistics, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, energy, agriculture, transportation, mobility, entertainment, web, and mobile sectors. Samurai Incubate operates internationally with offices in Israel, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Shenzhen, enabling market insight and local partnerships. Typical checks range from several million to tens of millions of yen, reflecting a hands-on, founder-centric approach that emphasizes vision, execution, and long-term value creation.

BEENEXT is a Singapore-based global venture capital firm, founded in 2015, that backs early-stage startups (seed to Series A) across information technology, fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, AI, and related sectors. The firm manages multiple funds, including BEENEXT 1, BEENEXT 2, and BEENEXT Opportunity Fund, investing in the United States, Southeast Asia, Japan, and India. It emphasizes a community-driven approach, providing founders access to a global network, mentorship, knowledge exchange, and collaboration to help scale operations.

Archetype Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 2006 that invests in seed to early-stage technology startups. The firm focuses on B2B software and related technology sectors, including software-as-a-service, fintech, artificial intelligence and machine learning, deep tech, healthcare, sustainability, and marketing technology, with an emphasis on opportunities in Asia and the Americas.

Japan Post Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Japan Post Holdings, based in Tokyo, established in 2017. It invests in startups aligned with the Japan Post Group’s core businesses and leverages the group’s nationwide assets, including a network of about 24,000 post offices, to connect customers and regional needs. The organization pursues asset-led opportunities to maximize asset value and drive portfolio growth, while providing portfolio companies with incubation and acceleration support that covers management and operations, finance and sales, supply chain optimization, marketing, distribution, and back-office processes, shipping, and product feedback. Through portfolio collaborations and synergies with Japan Post Group services and infrastructure, Japan Post Capital aims to enhance service value across the group while supporting growth of its investments.

East Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 and based in Singapore, with activities across Southeast Asia. It provides multi-stage investments from seed to growth for technology companies and has backed more than 300 startups across the region. The firm pursues a platform approach that combines funding with operational support and ecosystem engagement, including initiatives such as climate impact and ESG-oriented programs. East Ventures operates primarily in Singapore, Indonesia and other Southeast Asian markets, and has established growth capital partnerships through EV Growth, a joint venture with SMDV and YJ Capital that focuses on scaling startups in Indonesia and the wider region.

Coral Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 2019 that invests in early-stage startups across Japan, with a focus on information technology and software-as-a-service. It backs companies pursuing digital transformation in areas such as SaaS, fintech, insurance, healthcare, deep tech, fusion engineering, and robotics. The firm targets angel, pre-seed, seed, and other early-stage opportunities, typically investing about 30 million to 500 million yen per portfolio company, with potential follow-on funding up to 2 billion yen. Coral Capital provides a full-service approach to investing and concentrates on opportunities within Japan.

Keio Innovation Initiative is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established by Keio University to translate academic research into society-changing ventures. It serves as a bridge between academia and business, investing in deep-tech and impact-driven startups from seed to post-IPO and providing portfolio development, impact reporting, and ongoing founder engagement. The firm focuses on software, artificial intelligence and machine learning, internet of things, robotics and drones, digital health and healthcare technology. Investments typically range from around 40 million to 1 billion yen, supporting multiple companies as the fund expanded beyond the university. It also facilitates industry events and aims to accelerate commercialization of academic research to contribute to societal development.

CyberAgent Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of CyberAgent, based in Tokyo. It focuses on seed- and early-stage investments in internet and information technology companies, primarily in Asia-Pacific and the United States. The firm provides capital alongside practical know-how, hands-on support, and access to a broad global network and resources to help portfolio companies scale. It acts as a platform for co-creating value with startups, leveraging CyberAgent's ecosystem to back digital and infrastructure-focused ventures from inception toward growth across Asia.

Venture Labo Investment is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2000, which provides financial support to its portfolio companies across growth stages and seeks to invest in businesses operating in artificial intelligence, fintech, robotics, information technology services, cloud services, biotechnology and medical sectors, and health and healthcare.

Headline is a venture capital firm founded in 1998 in San Francisco that operates globally with early-stage and growth funds, enabling investments across geographies and stages. The firm maintains presence in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Brazil, supporting founders from seed to Series B and beyond, and leading rounds at every stage. Headline Asia, based in Tokyo, serves as the firm's venture arm for East, South and Southeast Asia, focusing on sectors such as business software, media, financial services, healthcare, AI, fintech, e-commerce, big data, cloud technology and other technology domains. The firm backs a diverse portfolio of companies across consumer and enterprise technology, and aims to partner with founders to identify local trends, provide strategic support, and lead rounds to help ventures achieve growth and impact.

World Innovation Lab is a California-headquartered venture capital firm founded in 2013 that focuses on early-stage technology companies in the United States and Japan, with broader activity across Asia. It partners with global corporations and government entities to bridge startups and corporate customers, helping U.S. and European startups scale internationally and Japanese startups innovate and globalize. The firm invests across sectors such as artificial intelligence, B2B software, fintech, insurtech, automation, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, developer tools, health tech and sustainability. In addition to capital, World Innovation Lab provides platform support and corporate innovation services—including workshops, joint venture creation and digital transformation assistance—to facilitate collaboration between startups and corporates and to expand into new markets. The organization maintains a global reach and supports portfolio companies in global expansion while aiding corporate investors in evolving their innovation capabilities.

Glocalink is a venture capital investment firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2010. It funds science and technology ventures at seed stage and provides hands-on support to translate laboratory technologies into market-ready businesses. Guided by a team with experience in banking, venture creation, and international accelerator networks, Glocalink combines seed funding with practical assistance such as team formation, product development, and commercialization strategies. It operates the Center of Garage incubator in Sumida, Tokyo, which offers a home and support for research- and development–driven startups, including connections to manufacturing and prototyping partners. The firm leverages a global accelerator network across the United States, United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia to enable international collaboration, production pathways, and commercialization of university and laboratory innovations. Glocalink aims to help scientists and engineers bring innovative ideas to market, bridging academia and industry.

Yokohama Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of the Bank of Yokohama, based in Yokohama, Japan. The firm makes investments across seed, early, and later stages and provides development support to small and medium-sized enterprises, helping them grow and navigate strategic opportunities.

Mobile Internet Capital is a venture capital firm established in 1999 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The firm makes seed through post-IPO investments in next-generation ICT platforms, including smartphones, mobile broadband, internet services, content, and social media, with additional interest in related areas such as fintech and energy. It primarily invests in Japan, while also funding opportunities in China and the United States. Mobile Internet Capital emphasizes strategic value, providing capital and resources to help portfolio companies grow through partnerships and technological advancement.

Mirai Souzou Investments is a Tokyo-based venture capital investor established in 2014 that funds technology-driven startups and research initiatives. It backs ventures across machine and robotics, semiconductors, electronic equipment, materials and chemistry, medical and healthcare technology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, sensors, and the Internet of Things, and supports research and development in medicine, agriculture, and ocean sciences to foster innovations with potential for future creation in Japan.

STRIVE is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 2019 that backs seed- to early-stage internet and mobile startups across Japan, Southeast Asia, and India. It pursues a hands-on, founder-centric approach, providing proactive guidance and operational support to help portfolio companies scale from launch to growth, leveraging pan-Asia expertise. The firm emphasizes close partnerships with entrepreneurs to drive durable growth and successful exits, and has a track record of fund performance, including its first fund maturing in 2024 with returns above 4x; its portfolio includes TalentX.

First Light Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm investing from seed to Series A in digital startups spanning SaaS, AI, automation, marketplaces, media and related digital domains. It supports portfolio companies with operating experience and close collaboration to help entrepreneurs realize their visions. The firm's investments cover Enterprise, AI/Automation, Media and Marketplace sectors, and its work emphasizes hands-on guidance and practical market insight. Based in Tokyo, it aims to foster innovation in the digital economy.

UntroD is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm and impact platform that funds and supports research- and development-driven technologies aimed at social advancement. Operating from Tokyo with additional offices in Singapore and Malaysia, UntroD seeks opportunities at the intersection of science, technology and society, prioritizing long-term social value over immediate returns. The firm's approach blends advanced fields such as AI, synthetic biology and quantum computing with humanities insights to address root causes and foster new technologies, industrial creation, policy design and organizational change. By combining capital with strategic guidance, UntroD aims to catalyze social impact and broaden access to investment in underfinanced but strategically important domains.

B Dash Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 2011 that invests in seed through late-stage startups across Japan, Asia Pacific, and the United States. It extends support beyond funding through B Dash Lab, an incubation space operated in partnership with Mori Building Co., and by organizing B Dash Camp, a biannual invitation-only tech conference that connects industry leaders with startup teams for sessions and networking.

Innovation Engine is a Tokyo-based technology-focused venture capital firm founded in 2001 that discovers and accelerates technology-driven business domains by providing capital and hands-on growth support to startups with global potential. The firm targets investments across sectors including consumer goods, renewable energy, healthcare, energy, environment, advanced materials, microfabrication, B2C and B2B technology, fintech, security compliance, robotics, information devices, and related tech areas, pursuing a disciplined investment approach. It has managed approximately ¥52 billion in funds to date and its portfolio includes companies that have progressed to public listings on major exchanges in the United States and Japan, reflecting a global growth orientation. Through dedicated investment programs and industry engagements, it helps entrepreneurs scale and realize scalable, worldwide impact.

Hakuhodo DY Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Hakuhodo DY Holdings, based in Tokyo, Japan. It invests in Japan-based startups from seed to growth stages that combine technology and creativity to improve people's everyday lives, focusing on technologies that create new touchpoints, data monetization, and business models that optimally allocate social assets such as people, things, and information. The firm leverages Hakuhodo DY Group's marketing, media, and open-innovation capabilities to help portfolio companies scale and co-create future-ready solutions with purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Notable investments include Contrea, PRONI, BASIC, and Rendez-Vous.

Gumi Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2012 and owned by Gumi, it invests in Asian start-ups and early-stage companies to help them grow internationally, with typical allocations of ¥10 million to ¥30 million per portfolio company. The firm also supports entrepreneurs pursuing smartphone-related innovations, aiming to build a global company that represents Japan’s technological future.

Angel Bridge is a Tokyo-based angel investment group that acts as a hands-on investor in Japan. It backs seed and early-stage startups as well as select mid-stage ventures, with a focus on IT services and deep-tech, and pursues exits through IPOs or mergers and acquisitions. The firm provides ongoing operational support across finance, governance, and business operations to help portfolio companies grow. Founded in 2015, Angel Bridge works with institutional partners to supply capital and strategic value, and engages with companies across multiple stages, including pre-startup. The approach emphasizes close collaboration with founders and practical guidance to scale companies.