Global Brain

Global Brain Corporation, founded in 1998 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in seed, early, and later-stage startups. The firm has a diverse portfolio, having invested in over 300 companies across various sectors, including e-commerce, software, gaming, media, IoT, disruptive technology, education, entertainment, and fintech. Global Brain is recognized for its hands-on support approach, which has contributed to 25 initial public offerings and 61 mergers and acquisitions among its portfolio companies. In addition to managing traditional investment funds, Global Brain also provides Venture Capital as a Service (VCaaS) solutions and collaborates with leading public companies in sectors such as telecommunications, real estate, financial services, beverages, agriculture, logistics, and electronic devices.

Kaori Akiba

Director

Hidetaka Aoki

Investment Group Partner and Fellow Chief of Space Lab

Tatsunori Arai

Director

Megumi Asatsuma

Director

Anjani Bansal

Partner / India Office Representative

Brooke Beers

Partner

Takuji Chida

Director

Hogil Doh

General Partner

Thomas Duong

Principal

Brian Flucht

Partner / US Division Head

Hajime Furuya

Venture Partner

Kenji Hayashi

Principal

Shohei Hayashi

Partner

Harue Hayashi

Partner / Vice Chief Fund Management Officer

Jie He

Director China office Representative

Yosuke Hirai

Director

Joopyo Hong

Partner Investment Group

Naoki Horie

Principal

Jang Hyeokjin

Principal

Shohei Ichimiya

Partner / US Office

Nozomu Ikuta

Principal

Kotona Inaida

Director

Tomoaki Ishikure

Partner

Yoshinari Ito

Venture Partner

Yuki Ito

Director

Hiroyuki Izumi

Partner

Ken Kajii

General Partner

Naoki Kamimaeda

Partner and Europe Division Head

Daisuke Kashiro

General Partner

Kirin Kato

Principal

Takashi Kato

Partner, San Francisco Office Representative

Masaya Kawakami

Principal, Investment Group

Hiroyuki Kawamoto

Principal

Ko Kawaragi

Director

Maiko Kayata

Principal

ByeongJin Kim

Principal

Riichiro Kimura

Director / US NY Office

Kenta Kitsuka

General Partner

Issei Kokubu

Director

Yoshiomi Kubota

Principal

Jiro Kumakura

General Partner and Board Member

Jinya Kurita

Director

KyungHun Lee

Partner

YingQi Liang(Joy)

Principal

Chukaku Lin

Director

Atsushi Matsuda

Venture Partner

Tatsuya Matsumoto

Partner / Singapore Office Representative

Akira Matsumoto

Principal

Yuki Matsuo

Director

Natsumi Matsuoka

Principal

Tomoko Minagawa

Director

Ai Minamizaki

Principal

Shigeru Mitarai

Director

Kazuhiko Miyama

General Partner

Shuhei Mori

Principal

Seiichiro Mukai

Director

Satoko Murata

Principal, Investment Group

Kohtaro Nagawa

Director

Mitsutaka Nakao

Principal, Investment Group

Shien Nakayama

Director

Yuya Namiki

Director

Ying Jian Ng

Director

Daisuke Nishida

General Partner

Yukari Nishiyama

Director, Investment Group

Akiko Noguchi

Director

Rina Obi

Investment Group Director, Berlin Office

Sho Ohtani

Principal

Tetsui Okada

Director

Mayu Okamoto

Director

Akane Okuyama

Director

Shingo Otaki

Partner

Rampalli Karthik

Principal

Naoki Sadakuni

Venture Partner

Enen Sai

Principal

Youichi Sakagawa

Director, Investment Group

Kazuki Sakuragawa

Partner / Editor in Chief

Masumi Sato

Principal

Naoki Sato

Principal, Investment Group

Tomoki Sekiguchi

Principal

Rie Shibata

Director

Takeru Shigemura

Director

Miku Shimamura

Principal

Masamune Shin

General Partner

Ayu Shinoyama

CFO and Board Member

Chisa Shinsakaue

Director

Divyansh Singh

Principal

Hiroto Sorita

Director

Sachiko Sugiura

Director

Yusuke Suzuki

Partner

Kazumo Tachibana

Director

Mana Takabayashi

Director

Hiroki Takai

Director

Toko Takao

Principal

Hideyuki Tanaka

Director

Marika Tazaki

Partner

Hirotaka Togashi

Director

Haruka Tsujii

Director

Atsushi Ueda Ph.D

Principal, Investment Group

Takuya Ukai

Principal, Investment Group

Tetsuya Urimoto

Director

Noriko Usui

Partner / Chief Fund Management Officer

Keita Washizu

Principal

Masao Yamada

Senior Partner

Kazunori Yamaguchi

Partner, Investment Group

Kazunor Yamaguchi

Partner

Ryozo Yamamoto

Partner

Michiko Yamazaki

Principal, Investment Group

Takuro Yoda

Principal, Investment Group

Sayaka Yoshino

Director

Miku Yoshio

Partner

Miyazawa Yusuke

Venture Partner

Lusheng Zou

Director

Takuya Hosomura

Partner

Sho Ikeda

Partner / Indonesia Office Representative

Past deals in Augmented Reality

Neurable

Series A in 2023
Neurable Inc. is a neurotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing artificial intelligence software that translates brain activity into actionable insights, allowing users to control software and devices solely with their thoughts. Neurable's technology facilitates various applications, including gaming, operating toys, and driving vehicles, as well as enhancing experiences in virtual and augmented reality. By leveraging patented signal processing methods and a multidisciplinary approach that combines neuroscience, biology, statistics, and machine learning, Neurable aims to create high-performance brain-computer interfaces that are accessible and user-friendly.

Cellid

Series B in 2022
Cellid specializes in hardware and software solutions for augmented reality applications, focusing on the development of display modules and spatial recognition software. The company's product offerings include waveguides and micro projectors, as well as advanced spatial recognition engines that facilitate the identification of data linked to human movement and environmental interactions. By leveraging optical simulation capabilities, Cellid enhances the functionality of AR glasses, allowing users to experience a seamless integration of digital information with their surroundings. The company provides multiple communication channels for customer inquiries, including mail, phone, and a physical address.

SLAMcore

Series A in 2022
SLAMcore Limited specializes in developing simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions tailored for various applications, including robotics, augmented reality, and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company has created advanced SLAM software that enables robots and devices equipped with outward-facing sensors to understand and navigate unfamiliar environments. Their technology includes Visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and Event Camera SLAM, which collectively enhance real-time spatial understanding. By fusing data from multiple sensors, SLAMcore's platform utilizes computer vision and machine learning to improve the efficiency and accuracy of robotic systems. The company offers a software development kit (SDK) that facilitates rapid prototyping for commercial products, allowing for customization on standard computing platforms. Through partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, SLAMcore aims to integrate its core technology into everyday products, making spatial intelligence more accessible and practical in various industries.

Unbereal

Series C in 2022
Unbereal Inc. is a Japanese company founded on May 7, 2012, that specializes in the development and operation of Topia, a virtual karaoke distribution platform. The platform allows users to engage in karaoke while also offering features for creating customizable three-dimensional avatars. In addition to its karaoke services, Unbereal's application supports the development of various gaming experiences, including shooting battle and action games, enhancing user interaction within an augmented and virtual reality environment.

Mojo Vision

Series B in 2022
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

DataMesh

Series B in 2022
DataMesh is a leading company focused on advanced digital twin and mixed reality solutions that enhance operations, training, and maintenance across various industries. Its flagship platform, FactVerse, combines real-time data with immersive 3D environments to create precise simulations and effective workflows. This innovative approach allows businesses in manufacturing, construction, and facility management to significantly improve productivity and streamline processes. DataMesh offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including DataMesh Director, Checklist, Inspector, and Simulator, which facilitate seamless implementation and robust performance. By leveraging technologies such as AI, augmented reality, and the Internet of Things, DataMesh is at the forefront of digital transformation, driving innovation and efficiency in its target sectors.

Psychic VR Lab

Venture Round in 2021
Psychic VR Lab is a startup company that handles fashion VR and MR shopping service STYLY. They are creating a future where they will live in space.

LetinAR

Series B in 2020
LetinAR Co., Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. The company has introduced a pioneering technology known as PinMRâ„¢ lens, which addresses common issues in existing AR products, such as bulkiness, high costs, and limited functionality. By utilizing proprietary pin mirror technology, LetinAR's smart glasses reflect light from a microdisplay and guide it into the wearer's pupils through a unique pinhole effect. This innovation enhances optical control during augmented reality experiences, allowing for designs that closely resemble traditional eyeglasses while improving wearability and usability.

PlaceHolder

Series B in 2019
Placeholder, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates a digital theme park designed for both children and adults, utilizing virtual reality and augmented reality technologies. Founded in 2016, Placeholder offers a variety of interactive products and experiences, including sand party, spray painting, draw your world, paper rikishi, planet portal, little builders, world adventure, number splash, and ar quest. The company focuses on creating inspiring and engaging experiences by combining digital technology with real-world environments.

PlaceHolder

Venture Round in 2019
Placeholder, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates a digital theme park designed for both children and adults, utilizing virtual reality and augmented reality technologies. Founded in 2016, Placeholder offers a variety of interactive products and experiences, including sand party, spray painting, draw your world, paper rikishi, planet portal, little builders, world adventure, number splash, and ar quest. The company focuses on creating inspiring and engaging experiences by combining digital technology with real-world environments.

exiii

Seed Round in 2018
exiii Inc., founded on October 29, 2014, and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing functional prosthetic hands and wearable robotic devices. The company's signature product, EXOS, is a haptic device designed for extended reality (XR) applications, which enhances the virtual experience by reproducing a sense of touch. By simulating pivotal and radicular flexion, exiii's technology provides realistic tactile feedback, allowing users to engage more fully with virtual environments. This innovation not only benefits individuals requiring prosthetics but also enables businesses to create more immersive VR experiences for their clients.

Live Aid

Venture Round in 2015
Live Aid is a provider of web and application services for smartphones, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in developing applications for devices such as iPhones and Androids, as well as web applications and system contract development. Live Aid enhances advertisement delivery services on smartphones through its product, AID, which focuses on delivering the latest information and engaging content across various genres, including virtual reality. Additionally, the company offers services that include verifying guest identities and managing check-in tasks.
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