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 Transportation

HIVED

Venture Round in 2024
HIVED specializes in sustainable parcel delivery solutions. It focuses on the middle to final mile, aiming to enhance post-purchase experiences while reducing waste and providing real-time tracking for both shippers and recipients.

nearMe

Series C in 2024
NearMe Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in mobile application development for taxi ride-sharing services. The company's platform addresses social inefficiencies by facilitating real-time matching of individuals seeking to travel in the same direction, thereby enabling them to share taxi rides. NearMe's innovative approach aims to enhance the commuting experience, making it more comfortable and efficient for users. Through its technology-driven solution, the company seeks to contribute to a sustainable and enjoyable society by optimizing transportation options for its users.

Essen

Seed Round in 2024
Essen is a technological company that specializes in mobility and data analysis, as well as using data to improve transportation.

Newmo

Seed Round in 2024
Newmo is a technology company that specializes in sustainable local public transportation. It develops a ride-sharing service platform, enabling drivers to work flexibly using their free time, and providing passengers with a safe, secure, and comfortable user experience.

Turing

Seed Round in 2024
Turing develops and manufactures fully autonomous vehicles.

Hayden AI

Series B in 2023
Hayden AI develops artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for automated enforcement in dedicated bus lanes and stops. Their platform aims to enhance public transit efficiency, improve street safety, and promote sustainable urban mobility.

Stockoss

Seed Round in 2023
Stockoss operates a connected storage and distribution network in Paris and nearby suburbs, providing on-demand collection, storage, and delivery of items, with services that include video surveillance and alarms. The company offers an integrated software platform that centralizes logistics information, enables real-time visibility of inventory and product flows, and supports collaboration among logisticians and carriers by linking disparate partners into a unified network. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint-Ouen, France, Stockoss aims to optimize storage and distribution by reducing manual data entry and improving efficiency across supply chains.

Luup

Series D in 2023
Luup, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in electric micro-mobility sharing services. The company's primary offering is an app-based service that allows users to rent and return electric kickboards, e-scooters, and e-bikes at various ports across multiple cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama. Luup aims to provide a convenient and enjoyable travel experience by enabling customers to pick up and drop off vehicles at different locations through their application.

Regent

Venture Round in 2023
Regent designs and manufactures electric flying machines, known as seagliders, for coastal transportation. These wing-in-ground-effect craft operate a few meters above water's surface, combining airplane speed with boat operating costs. Seagliders aim to revolutionize regional travel by connecting coastal cities and islands efficiently and sustainably.

nearMe

Series B in 2023
NearMe Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in mobile application development for taxi ride-sharing services. The company's platform addresses social inefficiencies by facilitating real-time matching of individuals seeking to travel in the same direction, thereby enabling them to share taxi rides. NearMe's innovative approach aims to enhance the commuting experience, making it more comfortable and efficient for users. Through its technology-driven solution, the company seeks to contribute to a sustainable and enjoyable society by optimizing transportation options for its users.

Hayden AI

Series B in 2023
Hayden AI develops artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for automated enforcement in dedicated bus lanes and stops. Their platform aims to enhance public transit efficiency, improve street safety, and promote sustainable urban mobility.

Turing

Seed Round in 2022
Turing develops and manufactures fully autonomous vehicles.

WhereIsMyTransport

Series A in 2021
WhereIsMyTransport Ltd is an urban transportation technology company based in London, United Kingdom, with a presence in Cape Town, South Africa. The company specializes in providing comprehensive public transport data for emerging-market megacities, focusing on regions in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Europe, and South and Southeast Asia. By digitalizing network information from various modes of public transport, WhereIsMyTransport ensures data accuracy amidst the dynamic changes of these systems. Their platform offers a data collection framework for mapping both formal and informal transport networks, equipping businesses, municipalities, and citizens with essential information to enhance infrastructure and navigate urban environments effectively. Through its innovative products and data services, WhereIsMyTransport aims to improve the public transport experience for users and support industry stakeholders in their operational needs.

Swift Navigation

Series C in 2021
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

SWAT Mobility

Venture Round in 2021
SWAT Mobility is a developer of advanced vehicle-routing technology that addresses intricate transportation challenges faced by companies, transport operators, and government agencies globally. Utilizing an artificial intelligence algorithm, the company specializes in optimizing route planning for large-scale transportation by enabling vehicle pooling and dynamic route adjustments. This innovative approach has been shown to significantly reduce transportation costs, enhance connectivity within cities, and alleviate traffic congestion. SWAT Mobility has established itself as a leader in the industry, demonstrating superior performance through its smart mobility optimization engine, which positions it well for future advancements in autonomous vehicle technology.

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.

Lime

Series C in 2019
Lime operates a smart mobility fleet comprising electric scooters and pedal bikes, aiming to provide sustainable first- and last-mile transportation solutions. The company partners with cities worldwide to offer affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly travel alternatives.

Immense

Series A in 2019
Immense empowers decision-makers in the transportation industry by providing a simulation platform. This platform integrates with trusted data partners to develop solutions for complex mobility challenges, leveraging advancements in data science and machine learning.

Azit

Venture Round in 2018
Azit Inc. is a Tokyo-based software application developer, founded in 2013, that focuses on enhancing mobility solutions. The company has created CREW, a car-sharing application that enables users to summon nearby vehicles using their smartphones. This innovative platform aims to improve transportation efficiency for individuals in Japan. In addition to CREW, Azit also offers Tribu, a people-to-people sampling platform, further diversifying its product offerings. Through these applications, Azit seeks to address the growing demand for flexible mobility options in urban environments.
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