Mitsubishi UFJ Capital

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, with additional offices in Osaka and Nagoya, founded in 1974. It concentrates on seed to development stage and startup investments across healthcare, biotech, information technology, electronics, high technology, life sciences, fintech, ICT, SaaS, and AI sectors. The firm targets opportunities in Japan and with relevance to the Japanese market, and it participates in investment syndication for Japanese investments to support entrepreneurs and innovation within the domestic economy.

Muneki Handa

President and Director

Takashi Hasegawa

Managing Director

Masafumi Houshiyama

Deputy President

Kai Kikuchi

Deputy General Manager

Lee Bum-hwan

Deputy General Manager

Past deals in Beauty

Salowin

Series D in 2025
Salowin Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates a unique business model within the beauty industry. The company provides a share salon concept for beauticians, offering private rooms equipped with well-maintained facilities. Salowin supports its tenants through services such as prepayment systems for sales and comprehensive support, enabling beauticians to focus on their craft while benefiting from shared resources and increased income potential.

Tribeau

Series C in 2024
Tribeau Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and operating a mobile application dedicated to cosmetic surgery. This platform connects users interested in cosmetic procedures with expert surgeons, focusing on those treatments not typically covered by health insurance.

Palplat

Seed Round in 2023
Palplat specializes in IT consulting services and promotes digital transformation. It offers an online platform for beauty counseling, connecting users with professional makeup artists and image consultants for personalized beauty lessons.

AppBrew

Series C in 2020
AppBrew Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo. It specializes in the development of LIPS, a mobile application designed as a beauty-focused social media platform. LIPS allows users to share and read authentic reviews on a wide range of products, including cosmetics, nail care, personal care, and hair care from various brands. The application serves as a valuable resource for consumers seeking to gather information and insights about beauty products and accessories, making informed purchasing decisions.

Tribeau

Venture Round in 2019
Tribeau Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and operating a mobile application dedicated to cosmetic surgery. This platform connects users interested in cosmetic procedures with expert surgeons, focusing on those treatments not typically covered by health insurance.

naturacart

Venture Round in 2019
naturacart is a natural and organic CtoC / BtoC marketplace that sells products selected by buyers around the world and products from overseas brand manufacturers that have not yet arrived in Japan. The lineup ranges from beauty and health care products to wine, food and sportswear. The company sells products mainly for women, and is characterized by the ability to purchase foreign-made products that are not yet available in Japan. We have high-quality products carefully selected by manufacturers, distributors, shops and buyers in about 50 countries around the world.

Cart

Series B in 2019
Cart Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in the design and development of Naturacart, an online platform dedicated to the sale of natural and organic products. The platform offers a wide array of items, including wine, diapers, beauty care products, oils, spices, breads, dairy items, supplements, stationery, toiletries, and more. Cart provides consumers in Japan with access to wellness products sourced from around the globe, thereby enhancing the availability of natural and organic options in the market.

Piala

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2004, Piala provides comprehensive marketing services across Asia. The company offers a range of services including marketing strategy, event management, system and app development, design, big data analysis, and consultation to support its clients' diverse needs.
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