Coral Capital

Coral Capital is a Tokyo-based seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019 that invests in information technology and software-as-a-service startups across Japan. The firm provides a full-service approach to investing, offering support to portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle.

Ryotaro Ishikawa

Investment Manager

James Riney

Partner

Yohei Sawayama

Partner

Miyako Yoshizawa

Senior Associate

Past deals in Japan

PartnerSuccess

Series A in 2024
Founded in 2019, PartnerSuccess operates from Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in automating collaboration between manufacturers and distributors through its cloud-based platform.

primeNumber

Venture Round in 2024
primeNumber Inc. is a technology company based in Yokohama, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing data transfer support and data engineering solutions, offering a range of services including data acquisition, aggregation, and machine learning. The company provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) data integration service that automates the data acquisition process, as well as a general-purpose platform as a service (PaaS) designed to optimize data utilization. Additionally, primeNumber offers consultation services that encompass data analysis, business planning support, and advertising product planning. Through its innovative solutions, primeNumber aims to create an environment where businesses can efficiently leverage data to drive advanced technologies and unique ideas.

ShareDine

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2017, ShareDine operates an online platform offering personalized nutritional guidance and cooking experiences. It provides subscription services for traveling chefs specializing in various lifestyles and health conditions, such as pregnancy, diabetes, and muscle training. The company offers corporate wellness services like meal seminars and on-site chef dispatching.

TeraWatt Technology

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2017, TeraWatt Technology designs and manufactures lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for various electrified applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with a subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan.

Kyoto Fusioneering

Series B in 2022
Founded in Kyoto, Japan in 2019, Kyoto Fusioneering is a privately funded technology company focused on developing advanced technologies for commercial fusion reactors. Their work includes gyrotron systems, tritium fuel cycle technologies, and breeding blankets for tritium production and power generation. The company aims to accelerate the realization of fusion energy as a viable, carbon-free power source.

Aww

Seed Round in 2022
Aww Inc. is a pioneering company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the creation of virtual influencers for advertising campaigns. Founded in 2019, Aww has developed notable virtual characters including imma, Ria, plusticboy, and Asu. Since the introduction of imma in 2018, the company has gained substantial recognition, amassing over 1 million followers across social media platforms and being featured in more than 5,000 media outlets globally. Aww's virtual humans have collaborated with prominent brands such as Porsche, IKEA, and Amazon Fashion, demonstrating their effectiveness in engaging audiences. The company utilizes advanced 3DCG technology, including its proprietary MASTER MODEL™, to produce lifelike virtual humans. Aww is committed to pioneering innovations in digital fashion and real-time 3DCG, aiming to enhance customer engagement in the evolving landscape of advertising.

Contrea

Seed Round in 2021
Contrea specializes in developing medical software that facilitates informed consent through video-based explanations. Its flagship product, MediOS, assists healthcare professionals in providing clear information to patients about their conditions, treatments, and potential complications. MediOS also supports patient decision-making by enabling two-way communication with medical staff.

Seibii

Funding Round in 2021
Seibii, Inc. is a company that specializes in car maintenance and repair services, aiming to enhance vehicle safety and convenience for its customers. Founded in 2019 and based in Minato, Japan, Seibii operates through an online platform and mobile application, allowing users to access a range of services including car repairs, parts installation, and roadside assistance. The company focuses on digitalizing the automobile aftermarket industry, providing a cost-effective and hassle-free solution for car maintenance by dispatching qualified mechanics directly to customers when needed.

Kyoto Fusioneering

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in Kyoto, Japan in 2019, Kyoto Fusioneering is a privately funded technology company focused on developing advanced technologies for commercial fusion reactors. Their work includes gyrotron systems, tritium fuel cycle technologies, and breeding blankets for tritium production and power generation. The company aims to accelerate the realization of fusion energy as a viable, carbon-free power source.

PartnerSuccess

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, PartnerSuccess operates from Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in automating collaboration between manufacturers and distributors through its cloud-based platform.

KAKEHASHI

Venture Round in 2020
KAKEHASHI Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications tailored for health insurance claim and drug history management, specifically designed for dispensing pharmacists using iPads. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between medical treatment and patients, aiming to enhance the healthcare landscape in Japan, which is known for its advanced medical technology and systems. As Japan faces a rapidly aging population, with projections indicating that by 2060, a significant portion of the population will be over 65, KAKEHASHI is committed to innovating healthcare solutions that support and improve the quality of life for this demographic, thereby contributing to the future of medical care in the country.

Kankak

Series A in 2020
KANKAK, Inc. is a company based in Minato, Japan, that operates cashless cafés specializing in customizable beverages. The cafés provide a selection of specialty coffee, expertly extracted by skilled baristas, along with a range of desserts and salads. KANKAK also develops a mobile ordering application that allows customers to pre-order their drinks and meals, catering to individual preferences and enhancing the overall customer experience.

Aww

Seed Round in 2020
Aww Inc. is a pioneering company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the creation of virtual influencers for advertising campaigns. Founded in 2019, Aww has developed notable virtual characters including imma, Ria, plusticboy, and Asu. Since the introduction of imma in 2018, the company has gained substantial recognition, amassing over 1 million followers across social media platforms and being featured in more than 5,000 media outlets globally. Aww's virtual humans have collaborated with prominent brands such as Porsche, IKEA, and Amazon Fashion, demonstrating their effectiveness in engaging audiences. The company utilizes advanced 3DCG technology, including its proprietary MASTER MODEL™, to produce lifelike virtual humans. Aww is committed to pioneering innovations in digital fashion and real-time 3DCG, aiming to enhance customer engagement in the evolving landscape of advertising.

ShareDine

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, ShareDine operates an online platform offering personalized nutritional guidance and cooking experiences. It provides subscription services for traveling chefs specializing in various lifestyles and health conditions, such as pregnancy, diabetes, and muscle training. The company offers corporate wellness services like meal seminars and on-site chef dispatching.

Zehitomo

Series B in 2020
Zehitomo is a Japanese online marketplace and matching platform that connects clients with local service professionals across categories such as photography and personal training. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, the company operates a fee-based platform that enables users to hire professionals and helps local service providers grow their businesses through high-volume bookings.

Skysense

Seed Round in 2020
Skysense harnesses AI and drone technology to optimize agriculture. It offers precision farming solutions like stand counting, weed control, and land analysis, empowering farmers with actionable insights to enhance crop management, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

Epicbase

Seed Round in 2020
Epicbase, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing Smartshoki, an innovative speech-to-text software that utilizes artificial intelligence to automatically transcribe audio from various sources, including meetings, lectures, and conferences. This service enables users to participate remotely, edit transcriptions in real time, and translate content into multiple languages. Additionally, Smartshoki facilitates the creation of voice-based minutes by recording audio from both in-person and web conferences, which can be easily converted into structured minutes using a video editor. Epicbase aims to enhance communication and documentation efficiency through its advanced transcription solutions.

Orosy

Seed Round in 2020
Orosy, headquartered in Tokyo, facilitates wholesale transactions between small retailers and makers, craft brands, or smaller manufacturers via its online marketplace. The company offers services such as market development, store credit management, account management, accounts receivable handling, contract negotiation, and invoicing to streamline these connections and enable direct sales from brands to retail stores.

Seibii

Funding Round in 2020
Seibii, Inc. is a company that specializes in car maintenance and repair services, aiming to enhance vehicle safety and convenience for its customers. Founded in 2019 and based in Minato, Japan, Seibii operates through an online platform and mobile application, allowing users to access a range of services including car repairs, parts installation, and roadside assistance. The company focuses on digitalizing the automobile aftermarket industry, providing a cost-effective and hassle-free solution for car maintenance by dispatching qualified mechanics directly to customers when needed.

justInCase

Series A in 2019
justInCase offers AI-driven smartphone repair cost and accident insurance services via its mobile application. Founded in Japan in 2018 by experienced actuaries and data scientists, the company aims to enhance customer experience through digital operations.

Tenanta

Venture Round in 2019
Tenanta operates a platform, tenant.jp, facilitating matches between business properties and tenants. Established in 2019, it serves various business categories including restaurants and retail stores.

OneMile Partners

Venture Round in 2019
OneMile Partners Inc. is a consulting firm specializing in asset management and life insurance agency services. Established in 2018, the company is headquartered in Chiyoda, Japan, with an additional office located in Marunouchi, Japan. It offers a range of financial products and serves as an intermediary in the financial services sector, focusing on providing tailored consulting solutions to its clients.

HiCustomer

Series A in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, HiCustomer develops a SaaS-based customer success management platform. It calculates customer health scores using service usage data, helping businesses enhance customer lifetime value by improving customer engagement and retention.

KAKEHASHI

Series B in 2019
KAKEHASHI Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications tailored for health insurance claim and drug history management, specifically designed for dispensing pharmacists using iPads. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between medical treatment and patients, aiming to enhance the healthcare landscape in Japan, which is known for its advanced medical technology and systems. As Japan faces a rapidly aging population, with projections indicating that by 2060, a significant portion of the population will be over 65, KAKEHASHI is committed to innovating healthcare solutions that support and improve the quality of life for this demographic, thereby contributing to the future of medical care in the country.

Anyflow

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in Tokyo in 2016, Anyflow is a cloud-native integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that optimizes business operations by seamlessly connecting various applications. Its no-code platform automates workflows and facilitates data flow between departments.

Basset

Seed Round in 2019
Basset Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing a blockchain-based cryptocurrency platform. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Gotanda, Japan, Basset focuses on data analysis within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The company monitors various cryptocurrency blockchains and gathers data from both public and dark web sources. Its mission is to visualize blockchain data and deliver actionable intelligence to users, allowing them to collect, curate, and analyze relevant information effectively.

Connected Robotics

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2014, Connected Robotics designs and manufactures robotic arms for enterprises. Its flagship product, OctoChef, provides automated cooking services, catering to individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events.

Picki

Seed Round in 2019
Picki Inc. is a Japan-based company established in 2017, specializing in the manufacture and distribution of women's apparel through its direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform. Headquartered in Shibuya-ku, the company focuses on facilitating apparel consignment management and digital promotion. By leveraging social media and technology, Picki enables brand influencers to effectively create and promote their own fashion brands. The company's online platform not only simplifies the management of personal information but also enhances the overall shopping experience for customers.

Connected Robotics

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Connected Robotics designs and manufactures robotic arms for enterprises. Its flagship product, OctoChef, provides automated cooking services, catering to individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events.

Provigate

Seed Round in 2017
Provigate is a company based in Japan that specializes in bio-transistor sensor technologies. It develops advanced diagnostic instruments capable of measuring blood sugar levels, utilizing perception-broadening sensors. These innovative technologies allow individuals, particularly those with diabetes, to monitor their glucose levels regularly, facilitating better management of their health and lifestyle habits. By providing accurate and dynamic measurements, Provigate aims to empower users to make informed decisions about their health.
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