Mitsubishi UFJ Capital

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, established in 1974, is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm. It invests in early-stage companies, primarily in the Japanese market, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, biotech, information technology, and electronics. The firm also engages in investment syndication for Japanese deals. Mitsubishi UFJ Capital was previously known as Diamond Capital.

Nobuyoshi Fukumoto

Managing Director

Muneki Handa

President

Takashi Hasegawa

Managing Director and Head of Investment Group I

Masafumi Houshiyama

Deputy President

Junichi Masuda

Managing Director and Founder

Yasufumi Matsuda

Director and Executive Officer

Shinsuke Sakamoto

Deputy President

Fumio Sugasawa

Director and Executive Officer

Junichi Taguchi

Investment Director

Past deals in Aerospace

Mjolnir Spaceworks

Series A in 2025
Manufacturer of hybrid rocket engines and propellant tanks designed for mass production of rockets. The company's platform uses solid plastic fuel and a liquid oxidizer, which is extremely safe and simple, enabling significant cost reduction and mass production, enabling consumers to experience the wonders of space travel and creating an era in which anyone can go to space.

Letara

Seed Round in 2024
Letara is a space technology company focused on developing a logistics network that spans the solar system. The company specializes in hybrid propulsion engines for small spacecraft, which are designed to deliver high thrust while maintaining safety and affordability. By utilizing innovative materials such as plastic in their propulsion systems, Letara aims to provide cost-effective solutions for small satellites engaged in research and development. This technology not only enhances activities in Earth's orbit but also facilitates deep space exploration, advancing the capabilities of businesses involved in the space sector.

GITAI

Series B in 2024
GITAI Inc. is a leading space robotics company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2016. The firm specializes in manufacturing humanoid telepresence robots to assist with tasks related to space exploration, particularly within space stations and lunar development. GITAI's product lineup includes the G1 robot, designed for general-purpose automation, the S1 robot for specific task automation, and the H1 manipulation system for remote operation of robots in space. By providing a reliable alternative to human labor, GITAI aims to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and significantly reduce operational costs in space activities. Their technology is intended to facilitate the construction and maintenance of satellites, space stations, and future habitats on the Moon and Mars, ultimately enabling more sustainable and cost-effective space exploration.

AstroX

Seed Round in 2024
AstroX is a private space startup company that develops satellite launch vehicles for space development. It utilizes the rockoon method for developing launch vehicles and small rockets to help clients easily use space.

Drone Show Japan

Series A in 2024
Drone Show Japan specializes in creating innovative drone shows for various events, including outdoor and indoor exhibitions, as well as aerial photography services. The company aims to promote a drone-based society by leveraging advanced drone technologies. In addition to its show offerings, Drone Show Japan provides educational workshops focused on drone operation and technology, catering to event organizers, educators, and innovators. By combining entertainment with education, the company seeks to transform the experiences of its clients and leave a significant impact on their respective markets.

Iwaya Giken

Venture Round in 2023
Iwaya Giken manufactures and sells gas balloons, airtight cabins, and other space-travel equipment.

GITAI

Series B in 2023
GITAI Inc. is a leading space robotics company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2016. The firm specializes in manufacturing humanoid telepresence robots to assist with tasks related to space exploration, particularly within space stations and lunar development. GITAI's product lineup includes the G1 robot, designed for general-purpose automation, the S1 robot for specific task automation, and the H1 manipulation system for remote operation of robots in space. By providing a reliable alternative to human labor, GITAI aims to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and significantly reduce operational costs in space activities. Their technology is intended to facilitate the construction and maintenance of satellites, space stations, and future habitats on the Moon and Mars, ultimately enabling more sustainable and cost-effective space exploration.

WARPSPACE

Venture Round in 2020
WARPSPACE Inc. is a space technology company based in Tsukuba, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in the design and development of satellite modules and ground system instruments. The company provides communication infrastructure services tailored for low Earth orbit satellites, which include on-demand ground stations, intersatellite communication infrastructure, and portable ground station services. WARPSPACE originated from a satellite development project at the University of Tsukuba, where its team gained substantial experience over five years before establishing the company.

iQPS

Venture Round in 2017
iQPS Inc. is a space technology service provider based in Fukuoka City, Japan, founded in 2005. The company specializes in the research, development, design, manufacturing, and sales of satellites, onboard equipment, precision instruments, and electronic equipment. In addition to its core manufacturing activities, iQPS offers technical consultation, as well as planning and operation of training sessions, workshops, and seminars focused on space technologies. The company is also involved in the acquisition and sale of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image data from small satellites, further enhancing its offerings in the aerospace sector.

Astroscale

Series C in 2017
Astroscale, established in 2013, is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing technologies to address the growing issue of space debris. It offers two primary services: End-of-Life Service by Astroscale (ELSA), a spacecraft retrieval service for satellite operators, and Active Debris Removal (ADR), which focuses on clearing larger, more dangerous debris. Additionally, Astroscale designs and manufactures the Lunar Dream Capsule, a time capsule intended for delivery to the moon. The company's mission is to create sustainable space systems and mitigate the hazards posed by orbital debris through innovative and scalable solutions.

Cyberheart

Debt Financing in 2009
CyberHeart, Inc. is a clinical development-stage company based in Mountain View, California, focused on creating a non-invasive robotic ablation treatment for cardiac arrhythmias, including conditions like atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. The company's flagship product, the CyberHeart System, utilizes advanced technology to dynamically detect, track, and compensate for the movement of both the heart and the patient, ensuring precise radiation delivery. This system is designed for use by healthcare professionals such as radiation oncologists, medical physicists, electrophysiologists, and cardiac surgeons. Founded in 2003 and operating as a subsidiary of Varian Medical Systems as of April 2019, CyberHeart has been conducting pre-clinical studies to validate the feasibility of its innovative technology. The company has also secured venture capital financing to support its development efforts.
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