Global Brain

Founded in Tokyo in 1998, Global Brain is a venture capital firm focusing on seed to late-stage investments across various sectors globally. They have invested in over 300 startups, facilitating 25 IPOs and 61 M&As through hands-on support services.

Kaori Akiba

Director

Hidetaka Aoki

Investment Group Partner and Fellow Chief of Space Lab

Tatsunori Arai

Director, Investment Group

Megumi Asatsuma

Director

Anjani Bansal

Partner, India Office Representative

Brooke Beers

Partner

Takuji Chida

Director, Investment Groups

Thomas Duong

Director

Brian Flucht

Partner and Head, US Division

Hajime Furuya

Venture Partner

Shohei Hayashi

Partner, Investment Group

Harue Hayashi

Partner / Vice Chief Fund Management Officer

Kenji Hayashi

Director

Jie He

Director China office Representative

Yosuke Hirai

Director

Joopyo Hong

Partner Investment Group

Naoki Horie

Investor

Takuya Hosomura

Partner

Jang Hyeokjin

Principal, Investment Group

Shohei Ichimiya

Partner, US Office

Sho Ikeda

Partner, Indonesia Office Representative

Nozomu Ikuta

Principal

Kotona Inaida

Director

Tomoaki Ishikure

Investment Group Partner

Yoshinari Ito

Venture Partner

Yuki Ito

Director

Hiroyuki Izumi

Partner

Ken Kajii

General Partner, Investment Group

Daisuke Kashiro

Partner, Investment Group

Kirin Kato

Principal

Takashi Kato

Partner, San Francisco Office Representative

Masaya Kawakami

Principal, Investment Group

Hiroyuki Kawamoto

Principal

Ko Kawaragi

Director

Maiko Kayata

Director

ByeongJin Kim

Principal

Riichiro Kimura Ph.D

Director, Investment Group

Issei Kokubu

Principal, Investment Group

Yoshiomi Kubota

Principal

Jinya Kurita

Director, Investment Group

KyungHun Lee

Partner, South Korea Office Representative

YingQi Liang(Joy)

Principal

Chukaku Lin

Director

Atsushi Matsuda

Venture Partner

Akira Matsumoto

Principal

Yuki Matsuo

Director

Natsumi Matsuoka

Principal

Tomoko Minagawa

Director, Investment Group

Ai Minamizaki

Principal, Investment Group

Shigeru Mitarai

Director

Miyazawa Yusuke

Venture Partner

Shuhei Mori

Director

Seiichiro Mukai

Director

Satoko Murata

Director

Kohtaro Nagawa

Director, Investment Group

Tasuke Nakagawa

Partner, M&A

Mitsutaka Nakao

Director

Shien Nakayama

Director

Yuya Namiki

Director

Ying Jian Ng

Director, Investment Group

Daisuke Nishida

General Partner

Yukari Nishiyama

Director, Investment Group

Akiko Noguchi

Director

Rina Obi

Investment Group Director, Berlin Office

Sho Ohtani

Principal, Investment Group

Tetsui Okada

Director, Investments Group

Mayu Okamoto

Director

Akane Okuyama

Director

Shingo Otaki

Partner, Investment Group

Naoki Sadakuni

Venture Partner

Enen Sai

Principal

Youichi Sakagawa

Director, Investment Group

Kazuki Sakuragawa

Partner / Editor in Chief

Naoki Sato

Director

Masumi Sato

Principal

Tomoki Sekiguchi

Director

Rie Shibata

Director

Takeru Shigemura

Director

Miku Shimamura

Principal

Hiroshi Shimazu

Managing Director

Masamune Shin

General Partner

Ayu Shinoyama

CFO

Chisa Shinsakaue

Director

Divyansh Singh

Principal

Hiroto Sorita

Director, Investment Group

Sachiko Sugiura

Director

Yusuke Suzuki

Partner

Kazumo Tachibana

Director

Mana Takabayashi

Director, Investment Group

Hiroki Takai

Director, Investment Group London Office

Toko Takao

Director

Hideyuki Tanaka

Director

Marika Tazaki

Partner

Hirotaka Togashi

Director

Haruka Tsujii

Director

Atsushi Ueda

Director

Takuya Ukai

Principal

Tetsuya Urimoto

Director

Noriko Usui

Partner / Chief Fund Management Officer

Keita Washizu

Principal

Masao Yamada

Senior Partner, Investment Groups

Kazunor Yamaguchi

Partner

Kazunori Yamaguchi

Partner, Investment Group

Ryozo Yamamoto

Partner, Investment Group

Michiko Yamazaki

Principal

Isao Yasuda

Senior Partner

Takuro Yoda

Principal

Sayaka Yoshino

Director

Miku Yoshio

Partner, Investment Group

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

Founder, Owner, CEO and General Partner

Lusheng Zou

Director, Investment Group

Past deals in Indonesia

Beleaf

Series A in 2024
Beleaf is an Indonesian hydroponic farm based in Bogor. It operates vertical farming systems using hydroponics to grow fresh greens and vegetables with minimal water usage, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and provide consumers with locally sourced produce.

Global Ichiba

Series C in 2023
Global Ichiba Corp., established in 2015 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, is a subsidiary of Nousouken Corporation. The company specializes in the export of a diverse range of agricultural products, primarily focusing on fresh fruits and vegetables. It operates NIPPON ICHIBA, a business platform that facilitates trade connections between suppliers and consumers of Japanese fresh produce, enabling seamless communication and transactions. Global Ichiba Corp. exports its products to various destinations, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Beijing, Dalian, and Jakarta. The company ensures the maintenance of product freshness and shelf life through consolidated sea transportation, thereby achieving competitive pricing and high-quality standards for its clients.

Validus

Series C in 2022
Validus is a Southeast Asian fintech company that leverages data and artificial intelligence to provide growth financing to underserved small and medium enterprises. Headquartered in Singapore, it operates in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, partnering with corporations to deliver supply‑chain financing solutions that support local SME ecosystems. The firm holds a Capital Markets Services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and its Indonesian subsidiary is registered with the OJK. Backed by prominent venture capital investors, Validus offers a comprehensive suite of financial services—including SME lending, crowd‑lending, business accounts, corporate cards, expense management, money transfers, and foreign remittance—positioning it as a leading all‑in‑one SME financing platform in the region.

Wahyoo Group

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2017, Wahyoo Group operates as an F&B enabler in Indonesia, focusing on scaling up F&B SMEs. It offers integrated solutions including e-supplies, micro-financing, and kitchen partnerships, serving over 27,000 kitchens across Jabodetabek.

iPrice Group

Corporate Round in 2022
iPrice Group is an online price comparison platform that aims to enhance the e-commerce experience for shoppers in Southeast Asia by offering a diverse selection of products from numerous online retailers. The company provides users with the ability to compare prices, discover various products, and find the best deals across multiple categories, including electronics, fashion, home improvements, and baby products. By partnering with hundreds of online shops, iPrice facilitates a transparent and convenient shopping experience. Established in Kuala Lumpur, the company has rapidly expanded its presence across seven markets, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Philippines. With a mission to boost trust and convenience in the e-commerce sector, iPrice leverages international expertise in technology and online marketing to serve its customers effectively.

Sayurbox

Series C in 2022
Sayurbox is a web-based platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bandung, Indonesia, that specializes in the distribution of fresh agricultural produce. The company connects consumers directly with farmers, enabling them to order fresh, chemical-free, and organic vegetables. This model ensures that customers receive healthy produce that is harvested and delivered on the same day, promoting a farm-to-table approach. By focusing on quality and freshness, Sayurbox aims to facilitate healthier living through accessible and sustainable food options.

AwanTunai

Series A in 2022
AwanTunai is an Indonesian fintech company that digitizes the cash economy and the FMCG supply chain through a mobile platform for micro merchants. The platform enables online ordering, payment acceptance, and inventory management while providing embedded financing and mobile-based credit to working-capital needs, connecting borrowers with banks and finance partners to originate and service loans within a regulated ecosystem. It operates as a licensed fintech that can originate, service, and collect bank-compliant loan assets for partner funders and also distributes micro-insurance through insurer partners. By integrating financial services with digital tools, AwanTunai aims to increase financial inclusion for Indonesian small businesses that have limited access to traditional banking products.

AwanTunai

Venture Round in 2021
AwanTunai is an Indonesian fintech company that digitizes the cash economy and the FMCG supply chain through a mobile platform for micro merchants. The platform enables online ordering, payment acceptance, and inventory management while providing embedded financing and mobile-based credit to working-capital needs, connecting borrowers with banks and finance partners to originate and service loans within a regulated ecosystem. It operates as a licensed fintech that can originate, service, and collect bank-compliant loan assets for partner funders and also distributes micro-insurance through insurer partners. By integrating financial services with digital tools, AwanTunai aims to increase financial inclusion for Indonesian small businesses that have limited access to traditional banking products.

Qlue

Series B in 2021
Qlue is a technology company that provides smart city and enterprise software solutions to improve public services and customer engagement. The company operates a cloud-based platform that supports government and private sector decision-making through data-driven insights, computer vision, and workforce management, including components such as QlueDashboard and QlueSense. Its public service applications enable citizens to file complaints, monitor follow-ups, and review reports, enhancing communication between governments and residents. Originating as a tech startup, Qlue expanded into a comprehensive smart city provider with deployments in Indonesia and other markets. In 2017, it was acquired by ServiceNow, integrating its digital solutions into a broader platform for automating service delivery.

Sayurbox

Corporate Round in 2021
Sayurbox is a web-based platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bandung, Indonesia, that specializes in the distribution of fresh agricultural produce. The company connects consumers directly with farmers, enabling them to order fresh, chemical-free, and organic vegetables. This model ensures that customers receive healthy produce that is harvested and delivered on the same day, promoting a farm-to-table approach. By focusing on quality and freshness, Sayurbox aims to facilitate healthier living through accessible and sustainable food options.

GoWork

Series B in 2020
GoWork operates premium coworking spaces designed to foster productivity and collaboration. It offers private offices, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms equipped with amenities, along with business community platforms for members.

UangTeman

Series B in 2019
UangTeman is an online lending service established in 2014 that specializes in providing instant short-term microcredit to consumers in Indonesia. The company offers unsecured loans of up to 3.5 million Rupiah, with repayment terms spanning a maximum of 30 days. UangTeman aims to serve as a convenient alternative to traditional lending models used by banks and finance companies, allowing consumers to access financing easily and reliably. The service is available in several regions across Indonesia, including Greater Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Solo, Magelang, Klaten, Bandung, Surabaya, Semarang, Bali, Makassar, Palembang, Lampung, Jambi, and Balikpapan.

AwanTunai

Series A in 2018
AwanTunai is an Indonesian fintech company that digitizes the cash economy and the FMCG supply chain through a mobile platform for micro merchants. The platform enables online ordering, payment acceptance, and inventory management while providing embedded financing and mobile-based credit to working-capital needs, connecting borrowers with banks and finance partners to originate and service loans within a regulated ecosystem. It operates as a licensed fintech that can originate, service, and collect bank-compliant loan assets for partner funders and also distributes micro-insurance through insurer partners. By integrating financial services with digital tools, AwanTunai aims to increase financial inclusion for Indonesian small businesses that have limited access to traditional banking products.

GoWork

Series A in 2018
GoWork operates premium coworking spaces designed to foster productivity and collaboration. It offers private offices, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms equipped with amenities, along with business community platforms for members.

GoWork

Series B in 2018
GoWork operates premium coworking spaces designed to foster productivity and collaboration. It offers private offices, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms equipped with amenities, along with business community platforms for members.

Pricebook

Series B in 2015
Pricebook operates a price comparison service platform in Southeast Asia. Its platform aggregates product information such as reviews, specifications, and availability from both online and offline stores, empowering consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.

Geniee

Seed Round in 2011
Founded in 2010, Geniee is a leading Asia-Pacific AdTech company with headquarters in Japan. It specializes in providing SaaS solutions for advertising and marketing technology, helping clients enhance their revenue and success. With international offices across APAC, including Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, Geniee offers services such as Geniee SSP, Geniee Trading Desk, DMP, Data Exchange, and more.
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