Mizuho Capital

Mizuho Capital, established in 1983 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a prominent venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank, one of Japan's largest banks. The firm manages approximately ¥49.6 billion JPY and focuses its investments primarily on information technology, biotechnology, healthcare, and various manufacturing sectors. Mizuho Capital was formed in 2002 through the merger of Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital, and IBJ Investment, which were subsidiaries of three major banks. With a significant track record, over 600 companies backed by Mizuho have successfully gone public, positioning the firm as the fifth-largest venture capital firm in Japan. Mizuho Capital aims to leverage its expertise to invest in private markets across the Asia-Pacific region.

Shinichiro Kuge

Investment Manager

Hajime Saito

President

Omachi Yusuke

President and CEO

Past deals in Internet of Things

RABO

Series A in 2021
RABO, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing Internet of Things-based wearable devices for cats, focusing on behavioral measurement. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Shibuya, Japan, RABO offers products such as the Catlog pendant and belt, which track cats' activity data over a 24-hour period to aid in health management. Additionally, the company has developed the Catlog home and the Catlog app, a mobile application that allows cat owners to monitor and review their pets' activities. RABO distributes its products primarily through an online retail store, aiming to enhance the understanding of feline behavior through technology.

JiMED

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of wireless embedded brain-computer interface system designed to read brain activity. The company offers a wireless implantable BCI system to read brain activity using an implanted device and Artificial intelligence and operate the device by thinking, enabling ALS patients to improve communication and QOL.

AIQ

Series B in 2020
AIQ aims to transform the way offline content is being consumed by bridging O2O (offline to online) media properties with its latest cutting-edge Computer Vision AI Technology where multiple platforms and channels can be integrated, allowing seamless interaction between online & offline content. AIQ's Video & Visual Recognition Technology empowers consumers with the ability to interact with their favourite brand’s & products, any where, any time. At AIQ, we redefine the way brands engage with customers because, we can.

LiveSmart

Venture Round in 2019
Live Smart is a start-up to develop a service platform in the living space.

Cach

Seed Round in 2018
CACH Ltd. is an Internet of Things (IoT) company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing information technology equipment, particularly its ST-COMM system, which monitors and transmits data to cloud servers. CACH focuses on the creation of devices designed to detect structural abnormalities at construction sites, utilizing smartphones and computers to facilitate real-time monitoring of issues such as cracks and displacements in aging infrastructure. This innovative approach enables companies to enhance safety, reduce maintenance costs, and implement swift responses in the event of disasters. In addition to hardware development, CACH also engages in software development to support its IoT solutions.

Triple W

Series A in 2017
Triple W develops DFree, the first wearable device for incontinence that can track the progression of bladder movements using a non-invasive ultrasonic sensor. The device will help elderly and disabled people who suffer from incontinence by notifying when they will need to go to the bathroom. DFree is now widely marketed in Asia and Europe and used in over 500 senior care facilities. Triple W has offices in Japan, France, and the US.

Aptpod

Series A in 2017
Aptpod Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the development and sales of M2M/IoT software and hardware solutions. Founded in 2006, Aptpod focuses on optimizing all aspects of data management, including collection, transmission, and visualization. Its key products include intdash, a bidirectional data transmission platform that streams data at intervals of 1 to 100 milliseconds, and visual M2M, a web application that visualizes real-time sensor data in the cloud. The company's technology connects various data-generating devices, such as automobiles and industrial machines, to mobile and internet networks, enabling efficient data analytics and visualization. This capability supports professionals across different industries in real-time monitoring, fault detection, and research and development, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making.

Trillium Secure

Series A in 2017
Trillium provides in-vehicle cybersecurity protection for connected vehicles.

Unerry

Seed Round in 2016
Unerry is responsible for new high-tech and financial business consulting and corporate revitalization.we aim to realize an IoT platform that can technically identify and approach habits, habits, and interests that people are not aware of. By doing so, we believe that what we have to do normally will be automatically assisted, and we will realize such an environmentally intelligent city where we can meet new and interesting events that we only recognized unconsciously. You.

Novars

Series A in 2016
Novars is a Japanese electronic company founded on April 24, 2015, that focuses on the development and sale of MaBeee, a battery type Internet of Things product. The company specializes in connected batteries that can be integrated into dry cell-powered devices. These batteries feature wireless communication and cloud infrastructure, allowing businesses to manage their products remotely via mobile applications using Bluetooth technology. By providing innovative battery solutions, Novars aims to facilitate digital transformation across various industries.

Triple W

Venture Round in 2016
Triple W develops DFree, the first wearable device for incontinence that can track the progression of bladder movements using a non-invasive ultrasonic sensor. The device will help elderly and disabled people who suffer from incontinence by notifying when they will need to go to the bathroom. DFree is now widely marketed in Asia and Europe and used in over 500 senior care facilities. Triple W has offices in Japan, France, and the US.
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