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

Megumi Asatsuma

Director

Anjani Bansal

Partner / India Office Representative

Past deals in Tourism

Reiwa Travel

Series A in 2024
Reiwa Travel Company Overview Reiwa Travel is a digital travel agency with the mission to "Design New Travel Experiences." We aim to offer innovative experiences and new societal value in international travel. Since April 2022, we have been offering the international travel booking app 'NEWT'. Our goal is to maximize the digital transformation (DX) of booking and management tasks in the travel industry, providing unprecedented “easy, affordable, customizable, and secure” package tours. We are committed to creating social value through the experience of international travel. International Travel Booking App 'NEWT' Service Overview 'NEWT' is an international travel booking app designed to create new travel experiences for new era. It offers an easy booking process, achieves cost-effective pricing, creates customizable trips that meet individual needs, and provides the security that makes travelers feel they made the right choice with NEWT. International Travel Booking App 'NEWT': https://app.adjust.com/iidu9wi Web version 'NEWT': https://newt.net/

SANU

Series A in 2022
SANU operates a subscription-based platform offering access to second homes and residences in natural environments. It aims to promote sustainable coexistence between people and nature by providing subscribers with regular opportunities to enjoy nature as an extension of their urban lifestyle.

Asoview

Series E in 2021
Asoview is an online booking platform that specializes in facilitating reservations for a diverse range of tourist activities and experiences. The company's services encompass various options, including water and motorsports, sightseeing tours, horse trekking, cooking classes, and cultural activities. By providing a comprehensive and user-friendly interface, Asoview enables customers to easily discover and book activities that match their interests, streamlining the planning process for travelers and enhancing their overall experience.

Reiwa Travel

Seed Round in 2021
Reiwa Travel Company Overview Reiwa Travel is a digital travel agency with the mission to "Design New Travel Experiences." We aim to offer innovative experiences and new societal value in international travel. Since April 2022, we have been offering the international travel booking app 'NEWT'. Our goal is to maximize the digital transformation (DX) of booking and management tasks in the travel industry, providing unprecedented “easy, affordable, customizable, and secure” package tours. We are committed to creating social value through the experience of international travel. International Travel Booking App 'NEWT' Service Overview 'NEWT' is an international travel booking app designed to create new travel experiences for new era. It offers an easy booking process, achieves cost-effective pricing, creates customizable trips that meet individual needs, and provides the security that makes travelers feel they made the right choice with NEWT. International Travel Booking App 'NEWT': https://app.adjust.com/iidu9wi Web version 'NEWT': https://newt.net/

Airporter

Series B in 2020
Airporter facilitates luggage transportation for travelers in Tokyo. Founded in 2017, it offers same-day delivery between accommodations and airports at affordable prices.

Hosty

Series E in 2020
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that owns and operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. Founded in 2015, Hosty focuses on providing affordable accommodation options for travelers through its compact hotel concept. Each hotel offers fully equipped accommodations with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to enjoy a convenient stay without the need for on-site staff. The company's innovative approach to hotel management emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness, catering to the growing demand for budget-friendly lodging solutions.

Hosty

Venture Round in 2019
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that owns and operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. Founded in 2015, Hosty focuses on providing affordable accommodation options for travelers through its compact hotel concept. Each hotel offers fully equipped accommodations with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to enjoy a convenient stay without the need for on-site staff. The company's innovative approach to hotel management emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness, catering to the growing demand for budget-friendly lodging solutions.

Hosty

Series A in 2019
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that owns and operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. Founded in 2015, Hosty focuses on providing affordable accommodation options for travelers through its compact hotel concept. Each hotel offers fully equipped accommodations with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to enjoy a convenient stay without the need for on-site staff. The company's innovative approach to hotel management emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness, catering to the growing demand for budget-friendly lodging solutions.

Hosty

Venture Round in 2019
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that owns and operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. Founded in 2015, Hosty focuses on providing affordable accommodation options for travelers through its compact hotel concept. Each hotel offers fully equipped accommodations with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to enjoy a convenient stay without the need for on-site staff. The company's innovative approach to hotel management emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness, catering to the growing demand for budget-friendly lodging solutions.

ZOZI

Series A in 2010
ZOZI designs and develops a web-based bookings, payments, and customer management software for tour, activity, and event businesses. It offers introductory flight lessons, vineyard tours and wine tasting by horseback, diving for abalone, ice climbing frozen waterfalls, celebrity and athlete experiences, and various accessible adventures. The company also provides weekend getaways and vacation packages for customers. ZOZI was founded in 2007 and is based in San Francisco, California.

SANU

SANU operates a subscription-based platform offering access to second homes and residences in natural environments. It aims to promote sustainable coexistence between people and nature by providing subscribers with regular opportunities to enjoy nature as an extension of their urban lifestyle.

Otetsutabi

Founded in 2018, Otetsutabi operates a platform that connects individuals with opportunities for casual travel and cultural immersion across Japan. The company pairs travelers with rural communities where they can assist locally while receiving free lodging and meals, promoting regional revitalization and efficient exploration of scenic areas.
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