Shizen Capital

Shizen Capital is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020 by former entrepreneurs. The firm focuses on supporting ambitious projects that aim to drive digital transformation within the country. By backing innovative entrepreneurs, Shizen Capital seeks to facilitate the growth of transformative technologies and business models, contributing to the evolving landscape of Japan's economy.

Stéphane Bittoun

Partner, EU Investment

Mark Bivens

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Adrien Jelic

Partner, EU Investment

Matthew Romaine

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in NFC

Pi-xcels

Seed Round in 2024
Pi-xcels operates a retail technology platform that transforms traditional point-of-sale (POS) systems into eco-friendly, data-rich tools. The company's core product is an NFC-enabled device that enables stores to issue interactive e-receipts via a simple tap of a consumer's smartphone, eliminating the need for paper receipts and reducing retailers' environmental footprint. Pi-xcels' platform integrates with existing POS infrastructure, requiring no additional apps or photo capture from shoppers. By collecting and analyzing purchase data, Pi-xcels helps offline retailers gain valuable insights into consumer behavior, driving cost savings and strategic decision-making.

Callback

Seed Round in 2022
Callback is a company focused on developing a next-generation loyalty platform tailored for independent stores. It specializes in NFC reader technology that allows users to share information effortlessly through stickers. The company's application enables the creation of custom NFC stickers, which can hold various types of data, including websites, social media details, contact information, and payment methods. This innovative approach allows users to create, order, manage, and distribute information among their friends and fans, who can receive rewards, access exclusive website content, or join online communities. By enhancing the interaction between independent stores and their customers, Callback aims to strengthen loyalty and engagement in the retail sector.
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