DNX Ventures

DNX Ventures is a San Mateo–based venture capital firm founded in 2011. It invests in Seed and Series A B2B startups, with activities in the United States and Japan and an office in Tokyo. The firm focuses on SaaS and cloud, cybersecurity, deep tech, sustainability, hardware, retail, and finance. It emphasizes helping early-stage companies validate product–market fit and secure their first customers by leveraging a CXO network and partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. DNX Ventures also provides strategic guidance and operational insight to portfolio companies as they grow. The organization operates as an investment adviser and supports founders through active involvement in building customer relationships and scaling business development.

Kris Harms

Principal

Mitch Kitamura

Managing Partner

Akira Kurabayashi Ph.D

Managing Partner and Head of Japan

Yo Kurabayashi

Managing Partner

Q Motiwala

Founder and Managing Director

Past deals in CAD

Emium

Seed Round in 2025
Emium develops infrastructure for dental care and technology, offering a digital platform that combines dental medical technology with CAD design and digital manufacturing services for dental laboratory 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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