Global Brain

Global Brain Corporation, established in 1998, is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that invests in technology-focused startups globally, from seed to pre-IPO stages. With a track record of 300+ investments, 25 IPOs, and 61 M&As, the firm provides hands-on support to its portfolio companies. Global Brain manages both independent and corporate venture capital funds, partnering with tier 1 public companies across various industries.

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, Investment Groups

Hogil Doh

General Partner, Investment Group

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

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

Principal

ByeongJin Kim

Principal

Riichiro Kimura

Director, Investment Group

Issei Kokubu

Director

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

Ai Minamizaki

Principal, Investment Group

Shigeru Mitarai

Director

Shuhei Mori

Principal

Seiichiro Mukai

Director

Satoko Murata

Principal, Investment Group

Kohtaro Nagawa

Director

Tasuke Nakagawa

Partner, M&A

Mitsutaka Nakao

Principal, Investment Group

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

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

Masumi Sato

Principal

Naoki Sato

Principal, Investment Group

Tomoki Sekiguchi

Principal

Rie Shibata

Director

Takeru Shigemura

Director

Miku Shimamura

Principal

Hiroshi Shimazu

Managing Director

Masamune Shin

General Partner

Ayu Shinoyama

CFO and Board Member

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

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, Investment Groups

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, Investment Group

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

Founder, Owner, CEO and General Partner

Miyazawa Yusuke

Venture Partner

Lusheng Zou

Director, Investment Group

Takuya Hosomura

Partner

Past deals in Hospitality

Valpas

Seed Round in 2024
Valpas offers innovative bed bug prevention systems aimed at enhancing safety in the hospitality industry. Their technology combines a traditional pitfall trap with wireless capabilities, creating a bioengineered design that effectively attracts, traps, and detects bed bugs. This system is installed at the corners of each bed, allowing hotels to eliminate the reliance on harmful pesticides and reduce environmental impact. Valpas is gaining popularity among a growing number of highly-rated hotels worldwide, appealing to both leisure and corporate travelers. The presence of the Valpas label on hotel websites signals a commitment to guest safety and pest control, ensuring that guests can return home free from the risk of bed bug infestations.

Hosty

Series E in 2020
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, founded in 2015, that operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. These compact hotels are designed to provide economical accommodation for travelers, featuring fully equipped rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi. The company's focus is on delivering a convenient and affordable lodging experience, catering to the needs of modern travelers seeking efficient and accessible accommodations. In addition to its hotel operations, Hosty also engages in the design, management, and construction of residential extensions and renovations, further diversifying its business portfolio.

Atta

Series A in 2020
Atta, previously known as WithTravel, operates an accommodation metasearch service that helps users find hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals for their travel needs. The platform allows users to search by destination, travel dates, and the number of guests, offering a range of sorting options based on price, type of accommodation, and amenities. Atta's service currently focuses on major cities in Japan, with plans to expand its offerings further. The platform employs artificial intelligence and big data to enhance search results and provides tailored travel proposals that include budget considerations and relevant accommodation options. The WithTravel app is available in multiple languages, catering to a diverse user base.

Hosty

Venture Round in 2019
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, founded in 2015, that operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. These compact hotels are designed to provide economical accommodation for travelers, featuring fully equipped rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi. The company's focus is on delivering a convenient and affordable lodging experience, catering to the needs of modern travelers seeking efficient and accessible accommodations. In addition to its hotel operations, Hosty also engages in the design, management, and construction of residential extensions and renovations, further diversifying its business portfolio.

Hosty

Series A in 2019
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, founded in 2015, that operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. These compact hotels are designed to provide economical accommodation for travelers, featuring fully equipped rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi. The company's focus is on delivering a convenient and affordable lodging experience, catering to the needs of modern travelers seeking efficient and accessible accommodations. In addition to its hotel operations, Hosty also engages in the design, management, and construction of residential extensions and renovations, further diversifying its business portfolio.

Atta

Seed Round in 2019
Atta, previously known as WithTravel, operates an accommodation metasearch service that helps users find hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals for their travel needs. The platform allows users to search by destination, travel dates, and the number of guests, offering a range of sorting options based on price, type of accommodation, and amenities. Atta's service currently focuses on major cities in Japan, with plans to expand its offerings further. The platform employs artificial intelligence and big data to enhance search results and provides tailored travel proposals that include budget considerations and relevant accommodation options. The WithTravel app is available in multiple languages, catering to a diverse user base.

Hosty

Venture Round in 2019
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, founded in 2015, that operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. These compact hotels are designed to provide economical accommodation for travelers, featuring fully equipped rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi. The company's focus is on delivering a convenient and affordable lodging experience, catering to the needs of modern travelers seeking efficient and accessible accommodations. In addition to its hotel operations, Hosty also engages in the design, management, and construction of residential extensions and renovations, further diversifying its business portfolio.

Loco Partners

Series B in 2016
Loco Partners, Inc. operates an online marketplace for Japanese inns, specifically through its accommodation reservation service known as Relux. Founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, the company specializes in curating a selection of prestigious hotels and ryokans, allowing clients to search and book accommodations conveniently. In addition to its reservation platform, Loco Partners provides social media marketing services and media content consulting for hotels, further enhancing its offerings within the hospitality industry. The company's focus on high-quality inns and dining experiences positions it as a notable player in Japan's travel sector.

Otetsutabi

Otetsutabi Co., Ltd. is a platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on regional revitalization by connecting travelers with rural communities in need of seasonal labor. Established in 2018, the company provides a unique opportunity for participants to engage with local accommodations and breweries, helping to address labor shortages in these areas. Travelers can assist with various tasks in exchange for free lodging and meals, allowing them to experience Japan's rich culture and scenic landscapes while contributing to local economies. The service promotes tourism by facilitating meaningful interactions between visitors and residents, enhancing the overall travel experience.
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