Mizuho Capital

Mizuho Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and is affiliated with Mizuho Bank, the second-largest bank in Japan by assets. Founded in 1983, the firm specializes in investments across various sectors, including information technology, internet-related services, biotechnology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Mizuho Capital manages approximately ¥49.6 billion JPY and has a significant track record, with over 600 of its portfolio companies having gone public. The firm was established in its current form in 2002 through the merger of three subsidiaries: Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital, and IBJ Investment, which were previously associated with leading Japanese banks. Mizuho Capital is recognized as the fifth-largest venture capital firm in Japan, reflecting its influential position within the industry.

Shinichiro Hisaya

Investment Manager

Shinichiro Kuge

Investment Manager

Hajime Saito

President

Hiroshi Yamamoto

Managing Director

Omachi Yusuke

President and CEO

Past deals in HoReCa

Unito

Series D in 2025
Unito is a hospitality firm that offers lodging and accommodation facilities.

Unito

Series C in 2024
Unito is a hospitality firm that offers lodging and accommodation facilities.

Nonpi

Venture Round in 2022
Nonpi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2003 that specializes in catering services primarily for the corporate sector. The company optimizes the use of company cafeterias and other idle kitchen assets to deliver a variety of food solutions, including cooked meals, lunch boxes, and customized food boxes. Nonpi also engages in food retailing, developing food and technology that can be exported globally, alongside offering food delivery and cafe planning and management services. By providing healthy and delicious meal options tailored to clients' needs, Nonpi aims to enhance the dining experience within corporate environments.

Okage

Venture Round in 2021
Okage is a company that specializes in providing restaurant management solutions through its innovative application, which automates the ordering process. The platform includes features such as smartphone ordering, tablet menus, and a point-of-sale cash register system, all of which are designed to streamline store operations. By enabling customers to place orders via their smartphones and offering self-ordering services, Okage enhances the dining experience while improving efficiency for restaurant operators. The company's technology facilitates easy installation and integration, allowing clients to manage their operations effectively.
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