Mitsubishi UFJ Capital

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 1974. The firm focuses on seed, development stage, and start-up investments, primarily targeting sectors such as healthcare, biotechnology, information technology, electronics, and high technology. It aims to invest in companies relevant to the Japanese market and actively engages in investment syndication for Japanese opportunities. In addition to its domestic focus, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital also makes venture investments in the United States. The firm manages several venture capital funds, including those dedicated to life sciences and technology sectors, further diversifying its investment portfolio. With additional offices in Osaka and Nagoya, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital plays a significant role in advancing innovation and growth within its targeted industries.

Nobuyoshi Fukumoto

Managing Director

Muneki Handa

President

Takashi Hasegawa

Managing Director and Head of Investment Group I

Yoshio Hattori

Managing Director

Masafumi Houshiyama

Deputy President

Junichi Masuda

Managing Director and Founder

Yasufumi Matsuda

Director and Executive Officer

Fumio Sugasawa

Director and Executive Officer

Past deals in TMT

Matsuri Technologies

Series C in 2022
Matsuri Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing innovative solutions for the vacation rental market. The company offers a vacation rental tool designed to assist in the management and promotion of various rental properties, including company-owned houses and short-term rentals. One of its key products, m2m Systems, serves as an Airbnb management platform that enables business operators to efficiently manage their listings, communicate with guests, automate check-ins, and provide customer service. By collaborating with real estate brokerages, Matsuri Technologies aims to enhance the rental experience and streamline operations for property owners and managers.

Tiem Factory

Venture Round in 2020
Tiem Factory Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of aerogel products under the brand name SUFA. Founded in 2012, Tiem Factory focuses on producing ultra-light transparent insulation materials designed for thermal insulation applications. Notably, the company has developed a unique method for creating its insulation materials without utilizing supercritical drying processes, allowing clients to obtain insulation composed primarily of air. This innovative approach positions Tiem Factory as a leader in the field of advanced insulation solutions.

TNAX Biopharma

Series A in 2019
TNAX Biopharma is a developer of pharmaceuticals drugs intended to improve the quality of life of patients.The company provides novel antibody therapeutics for unmet medical needs of patients with intractable diseases, thus providing patients therapeutics around the world through drug discovery innovation.

Tiem Factory

Venture Round in 2018
Tiem Factory Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of aerogel products under the brand name SUFA. Founded in 2012, Tiem Factory focuses on producing ultra-light transparent insulation materials designed for thermal insulation applications. Notably, the company has developed a unique method for creating its insulation materials without utilizing supercritical drying processes, allowing clients to obtain insulation composed primarily of air. This innovative approach positions Tiem Factory as a leader in the field of advanced insulation solutions.

TNAX Biopharma

Series A in 2018
TNAX Biopharma is a developer of pharmaceuticals drugs intended to improve the quality of life of patients.The company provides novel antibody therapeutics for unmet medical needs of patients with intractable diseases, thus providing patients therapeutics around the world through drug discovery innovation.

TMS

Series C in 2017
TMS Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of drug candidates and medical technologies derived from academic research. Founded in 2005, TMS focuses on fungus-derived small molecule compounds known as SMTPs, which exhibit dual modes of action, providing both thrombolytic and anti-inflammatory effects. The company's lead compound, TMS-007, is currently undergoing Phase IIa clinical trials for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke and is partnered with a prominent biotech firm. TMS aims to advance its innovative medical products to address significant health challenges.

Moneytree

Series A in 2015
Moneytree is a fintech data platform, with a mission to bring people and institutions closer together, help them find balance and discover new opportunities to grow personal wealth. Moneytree's first product, a personal finance app for iOS released in 2013, won the App Store’s “Best of” award for iPhone in Japan after only 8 months in market. It went on to win Best of 2014 for iPad, was one of 10 Apple Watch apps featured pre-launch and a featured iMessage app on the launch of iOS 10. Moneytree has over 1,300,000 users on iOS, Android and web. Our proprietary data aggregation platform, Moneytree LINK, has almost twenty enterprise clients, including Japan’s two largest accounting software vendors, an industry first inbound API with Mizuho Bank, an SDK integration SMBC (Mitsui Sumitomo) and multiple regional banks in Japan.

TMS

Convertible Note in 2015
TMS Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of drug candidates and medical technologies derived from academic research. Founded in 2005, TMS focuses on fungus-derived small molecule compounds known as SMTPs, which exhibit dual modes of action, providing both thrombolytic and anti-inflammatory effects. The company's lead compound, TMS-007, is currently undergoing Phase IIa clinical trials for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke and is partnered with a prominent biotech firm. TMS aims to advance its innovative medical products to address significant health challenges.

GMO FINANCIAL GATE

Venture Round in 2015
GMO Financial Gate, Inc. provides cashless payment infrastructure. It multi payment terminal, embedded payment, and payment center solutions. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Jtower

Venture Round in 2014
JTOWER Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in infrastructure sharing services in Japan. Founded in June 2012, the firm focuses on designing and constructing information communication infrastructure, developing communications-related solutions, and providing various information communications services. JTOWER offers a range of products, including in-building infrastructure sharing, cloud-managed Wi-Fi services, and outdoor tower sharing. The company's services cater to landlords, mobile network operators, and local 5G needs, along with site locator systems. As a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, JTOWER plays a crucial role in enhancing communication infrastructure across the region.

Tokyo Otaku Mode

Series A in 2014
Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc. operates a platform for Japanese otaku news and content. It distributes otaku content, including anime, manga, event reports, news, and others. The company operates otakumode.com that provides user-generated content of otaku related artwork, cosplay photos, and others; and publishes Japanese otaku news articles in English. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Portland, Oregon with a branch in Mitaka-shi, Japan.

GMO FINANCIAL GATE

Venture Round in 2011
GMO Financial Gate, Inc. provides cashless payment infrastructure. It multi payment terminal, embedded payment, and payment center solutions. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

MonotaRO

Venture Round in 2003
MonotaRO Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates an online MRO products store in Japan, Korea, China, Indonesia, and internationally. It offers products for manufacturing, construction, and automotive industries. The company was formerly known as Sumisho Grainger Co., Ltd. and changed its name to MonotaRO Co., Ltd. in February 2006. MonotaRO Co., Ltd. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Amagasaki, Japan.

MonotaRO

Venture Round in 2002
MonotaRO Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates an online MRO products store in Japan, Korea, China, Indonesia, and internationally. It offers products for manufacturing, construction, and automotive industries. The company was formerly known as Sumisho Grainger Co., Ltd. and changed its name to MonotaRO Co., Ltd. in February 2006. MonotaRO Co., Ltd. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Amagasaki, Japan.
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