Mizuho Capital

Established in 2002 through the merger of three subsidiaries, Mizuho Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank. With approximately ¥50 billion JPY under management, it focuses on investments in information technology and biotechnology sectors.

Shinichiro Hisaya

Investment Manager

Katsuya Hori

General Manager, Investment Department

Shinichiro Kuge

Investment Manager

Rikizo Kurosaki

General Manager

Mitsumasa Matsumoto

General Manager, Investment Department

Omachi Yusuke

President and CEO

Hajime Saito

President

Hiroshi Yamamoto

Managing Director

Past deals in Social Media

Torihada

Series A in 2025
Torihada operates a marketing agency that supports creators and transforms the economy through digital strategies. The firm offers comprehensive marketing services, influencer partnerships, and a dedicated platform for creator growth, enabling individuals and brands to thrive in the evolving economy while fostering creativity and engagement.

Spectee

Venture Round in 2023
Spectee operates an online news platform that curates and publishes real-time social media user-generated video content. Utilizing proprietary AI technology, Spectee accelerates news analysis and delivery, focusing on significant events like natural disasters. It collaborates with other companies to enhance its service and licenses content for broadcasters.

Life is Beautiful

Venture Round in 2021
Life is Beautiful develops iOS and Android mobile apps, web apps, and Facebook apps. The company’s portfolio of services includes development and consultation with Natural Language Processing, smartphone app development, social app development, web service development, UI/UX design, character design, and consultation. Life is Beautiful was founded on September 29, 2010, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Tribal Media House

Venture Round in 2021
Tribal Media House is a provider of digital marketing services focused on igniting customer engagement and passion. The company offers a diverse array of products and services, including creative production, consulting, marketing strategy planning, marketing research, social listening, and branding assistance. Additionally, it manages official accounts and provides in-house marketing training. Tribal Media House is dedicated to delivering comprehensive support to its clients, ranging from major corporations to smaller entities, addressing their unique marketing challenges through innovative solutions and tools related to social media.

Repohappy

Venture Round in 2020
Repohappy is an advertising agency that provides web design, social media consulting, and develops and operates a rating database platform that aggregates consumer activity and word-of-mouth signals from simple notification services, visualizing interests, diffusion trends, and response results to help companies understand and analyze the fan base contributing to brand diffusion.

toBe marketing

Venture Round in 2019
ToBe Marketing Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based information technology company founded in 2015, specializing in client management systems and marketing automation. The company offers consulting services to help businesses integrate marketing technology with customer relationship management, aiming to enhance engagement between companies and their customers. ToBe Marketing provides a suite of tools that support various marketing and sales operations, including social media collaboration, email distribution, and salesforce integration. By focusing on the effective use of digital technology, ToBe Marketing empowers clients to improve their marketing outcomes and drive sales growth.

Solairo

Series A in 2019
Solairo, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and offering an integrated fashion coordinate application and e-commerce portal known as "PRIMODE." The company focuses on enhancing the online shopping experience through its customer service solutions, which include an AI-powered chat management platform. This platform features an automatic response system that engages with customers via chat and analyzes chat log data to provide insights into customer behavior. By leveraging these capabilities, Solairo aims to improve purchasing rates and increase the lifetime value of customers for businesses utilizing its services.

One Media

Venture Round in 2019
One Media, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that specializes in visual storytelling through animated messages. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including YouTube channel production, social media video creation, marketing, and live stream planning. One Media focuses on transforming client messages into engaging video content, emphasizing in-house capabilities for video distribution, viewing data analysis, and creative planning. By maintaining control over the entire production process, One Media aims to deliver distinctive and valuable video content tailored to its clients' needs.

Noin

Series B in 2019
Noin, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in online content creation and media development, with a focus on the cosmetics industry. The company provides services that address contemporary trends and concerns, producing engaging videos and other content aimed at helping its audience. In addition to content creation, Noin also offers sales account management and social media management services tailored for online businesses, enhancing their digital presence and engagement.

EXest

Venture Round in 2019
EXest is a Tokyo-based startup that promotes inbound travel to Japan. It operates WOW U, a platform connecting visitors with licensed interpreters and tour guides, and offers video clips showcasing popular spots and souvenirs via WOWU-media.

New standard

Venture Round in 2019
New Standard Inc., originally known as TABI LABO Inc., is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that specializes in advertising services. The company focuses on branding and marketing activities, utilizing various media forms such as video production and virtual reality content, alongside organizing events. New Standard operates three distinct STUDIO businesses aimed at engaging millennials and addressing business challenges for companies and brands. With a strong emphasis on creating smartphone-specific content, the company aims to connect with a highly information-sensitive audience by blending real and digital experiences. Through its comprehensive promotional strategies, New Standard strives to deliver innovative ideas and solutions that resonate with modern lifestyles.

GIFMAGAZINE

Debt Financing in 2019
GIFMAGAZINE is a Tokyo-based platform that develops and operates a GIF posting, sharing, and search service for animated images. Founded in 2013, it supports Japan's largest GIF art community, hosting a high volume of works and enabling creators to showcase their motion graphics through a searchable archive. The platform also recognizes standout contributors as Official GIFers, highlighting distinctive, artistic GIFs within the community. By offering straightforward posting, discovery, and sharing capabilities, GIFMAGAZINE aims to advance GIF culture and facilitate global dialogue around animation and visual storytelling.

Ookami

Series B in 2018
Ookami Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing sporting entertainment solutions. The company's primary focus is on integrating social, sports, and new media technology to enhance community engagement. Ookami has developed Player!, a social sports entertainment platform that enables users to follow their favorite teams across various sports categories, join fan communities, and receive real-time game updates. This platform aims to create new value in the sports industry by harmonizing individual experiences with advanced IT technology.

C Channel

Venture Round in 2018
C Channel is an online video media provider that focuses on delivering high-quality content tailored to women aged 20 to 34. The company offers a diverse range of lifestyle-related information, including topics such as hairstyling, food, fashion, and travel tips. By leveraging video as its primary medium, C Channel aims to engage its audience with relevant and inspiring content. Additionally, the company operates as a marketing and advertising agency, specializing in the production and management of impactful influencers to enhance its outreach and effectiveness in connecting with its target demographic.

THECOO

Venture Round in 2018
THECOO offers influencer planning tools for enterprise marketers under its iCON Suite brand. It connects YouTubers with companies via iCon CAST, provides influence marketing platform RIPPLY, and operates fan community app fanicon. Founded in 2014, THECOO is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Noin

Series A in 2018
Noin, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in online content creation and media development, with a focus on the cosmetics industry. The company provides services that address contemporary trends and concerns, producing engaging videos and other content aimed at helping its audience. In addition to content creation, Noin also offers sales account management and social media management services tailored for online businesses, enhancing their digital presence and engagement.

EXest

Seed Round in 2018
EXest is a Tokyo-based startup that promotes inbound travel to Japan. It operates WOW U, a platform connecting visitors with licensed interpreters and tour guides, and offers video clips showcasing popular spots and souvenirs via WOWU-media.

VAZ

Venture Round in 2018
VAZ Inc. is a marketing agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in promoting content and communicating ideas. The company collaborates with YouTubers and other influential creators to drive social change through everyday small actions. VAZ offers a range of services, including social media marketing, campaign planning, influencer marketing, and account management. By leveraging these services, VAZ enables corporate clients and businesses to effectively raise awareness about their products, share their philosophies, and inspire broader audiences.

Adish

Venture Round in 2018
Adish Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, specializes in Internet monitoring and social media management services. It assists businesses in managing their online presence, preventing cyberbullying, and providing efficient customer support. Adish also offers localization, customer activation, and chatbot services, aiming to create a society where information is accessible and non-intrusive.

Spectee

Series B in 2017
Spectee operates an online news platform that curates and publishes real-time social media user-generated video content. Utilizing proprietary AI technology, Spectee accelerates news analysis and delivery, focusing on significant events like natural disasters. It collaborates with other companies to enhance its service and licenses content for broadcasters.

toBe marketing

Series B in 2017
ToBe Marketing Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based information technology company founded in 2015, specializing in client management systems and marketing automation. The company offers consulting services to help businesses integrate marketing technology with customer relationship management, aiming to enhance engagement between companies and their customers. ToBe Marketing provides a suite of tools that support various marketing and sales operations, including social media collaboration, email distribution, and salesforce integration. By focusing on the effective use of digital technology, ToBe Marketing empowers clients to improve their marketing outcomes and drive sales growth.

State of Mind

Venture Round in 2016
State of Mind, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates Nutte, an online sewing matching platform. This platform connects users with skilled sewing craftsmen, facilitating the production of small lots for fashion brands and the remaking of kimonos. By enabling individuals and companies to place freelance sewing orders, State of Mind provides a valuable service that supports both craftsmen and consumers seeking unique, customized fashion items. The company specializes in cloud sourcing solutions, streamlining the matching process to enhance the overall user experience.

Spectee

Series A in 2016
Spectee operates an online news platform that curates and publishes real-time social media user-generated video content. Utilizing proprietary AI technology, Spectee accelerates news analysis and delivery, focusing on significant events like natural disasters. It collaborates with other companies to enhance its service and licenses content for broadcasters.

State of Mind

Seed Round in 2015
State of Mind, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates Nutte, an online sewing matching platform. This platform connects users with skilled sewing craftsmen, facilitating the production of small lots for fashion brands and the remaking of kimonos. By enabling individuals and companies to place freelance sewing orders, State of Mind provides a valuable service that supports both craftsmen and consumers seeking unique, customized fashion items. The company specializes in cloud sourcing solutions, streamlining the matching process to enhance the overall user experience.

Interest Marketing

Corporate Round in 2013
Interest Marketing Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in social media marketing for brands. The company has developed a unique marketing tool called "Kolor," which connects companies with users utilizing Facebook. Their platform is designed to enhance market reach and engagement, focusing on business model construction, service planning or implementation, and overall business operations. This enables clients to effectively plan according to market trends through an intuitive interface.

Revolver

Venture Round in 2013
Founded in Tokyo in 2012, Revolver develops a social networking platform that enables users to create or join communities, upload digital content, and engage through direct messaging. The platform offers analytics tools for user demographics and domain mapping. It caters to celebrities, luxury brands, and the entertainment industry seeking to connect with customers.

Insight Plus

Venture Round in 2012
Insight Plus, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in mobile application development. Founded in 2011 by Masao Yagi, it has developed a social shopping app called Shopping+. This innovative app allows users to "check in" objects found in physical stores, enabling them to share pricing information and other relevant details with others. Through its focus on enhancing the shopping experience, Insight Plus aims to connect consumers in a more interactive and informative manner.

Full Speed

Venture Round in 2006
Full Speed Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in internet marketing support services in Japan. Founded in 2001, it offers a comprehensive range of services, including search engine optimization (SEO), listing and affiliate advertising, display advertising, and social media advertising. The company operates through several segments: the Internet Advertising Agency segment focuses on listing advertising and search engine marketing, while the Ad Network segment provides integrated advertising network services. Additionally, Full Speed's Information Media segment is involved in the planning and creation of information sites and e-commerce platforms. The Creative segment offers website and banner creation services. The company also provides consulting services in SEO, social media operations, web architecture, and advertisement effect measurement, along with specialized services in healthcare marketing. Full Speed Inc. is a subsidiary of FreeBit Co., Ltd.
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