DNX Ventures

DNX Ventures, established in 2011 and based in San Mateo, California, is a private equity firm specializing in Series A and B funding for early-stage B2B startups in the U.S. and Japan. The firm focuses on sectors such as SaaS/cloud, cybersecurity, deep tech, sustainability, hardware, retail, and finance. Its unique value proposition lies in facilitating partnerships between startups and Fortune 500 companies, having successfully created over 100 such collaborations since inception by leveraging its network of CXO executives in global conglomerates.

Mitch Kitamura

Founder, Managing Partner and COO

Yo Kurabayashi

Managing Partner

Yuma Tanaka

Investment Vice President and Associate

Kris Harms

Principal

Past deals in CAD

Emium

Seed Round in 2025
Emium is a company that develops a dental cloud platform designed to enhance the digital experience within the dental industry. By utilizing advanced dental medical technology and digital manufacturing techniques, Emium provides computer-aided design (CAD) services and digital manufacturing solutions for dental laboratory products. The company's infrastructure aims to support and advance dental care and technology, enabling dental businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively. Through its innovative approach, Emium positions itself as a key player in transforming the landscape of dental services and products.

ScanX

Seed Round in 2019
ScanX, K.K. operates ScanX Cloud, an online platform designed for processing LiDAR and laser scan data. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Brisbane, Australia, the company offers advanced solutions for automatic classification, analytics, mesh generation, and CAD import. Its services cater to various industries including mining, construction, damage insurance, forest management, and infrastructure inspection. By enabling the processing of large point clouds and 3D models online, ScanX Cloud accelerates project delivery and enhances decision-making for its users.
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