Yamaguchi Capital

Yamaguchi Capital is the corporate venture arm of Yamaguchi Financial Group, established in 1996. Based in Shimonoseki, Japan, the firm invests in early-stage opportunities across Japan, focusing on business-to-consumer, healthcare, information technology, lohas and wellness sectors. It aims to partner with startups that align with the group's strategic interests and contribute to the development of innovative solutions in its home market.

Past deals in Japan

Live Search

Series B in 2024
Founded in Japan in September 2016, Live Search specializes in real estate services. It offers online room availability management, property photography, and floor plan creation services to enhance transparency and accessibility in the real estate industry.

KOMPEITO

Series D in 2024
KOMPEITO is a Tokyo-based platform that provides an office welfare service by enabling employees to order and receive fresh vegetables, fruits, and healthy foods delivered to their workplace. The online platform supports corporate health programs by offering on-demand fruit and vegetable delivery as well as healthy prepared meals sourced from convenience stores and restaurants, helping office workers eat healthily during the workday. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on convenient access to produce and nutritious options at the office, streamlining how employers support employee wellbeing.

Loglass

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2019, Loglass develops a cloud-based solution that centralizes and streamlines business management. Its platform aggregates data from various sources like Excel and spreadsheets, supports financial accounting, sales management, and expense settlement software, and controls viewing authority for employees.

SmartRyde

Series A in 2023
SmartRyde is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in airport transfer services. It operates a reservation platform that connects travelers with a wide variety of transportation options from over 650 operators worldwide. SmartRyde’s platform is designed to facilitate safe and seamless airport transfers, allowing users to pre-book their rides from a diverse selection of car models. The company also collaborates with more than 25 online travel agencies, including major players like Booking.com and Expedia, to enhance its service offerings. By focusing on customer support and ease of use, SmartRyde aims to make travel more comfortable and efficient for its users.

Vivid Garden

Series C in 2022
Vivid Garden Inc. is an agriculture company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2016. It operates as an online marketplace that connects producers with consumers and restaurants, enabling direct sales of farm products, ingredients, and flowers. The company manages several platforms, including Tabe Choku, which facilitates consumer-to-consumer sales of agricultural products, and Tabe Choku Pro, a specialized service for restaurants to order ingredients. Additionally, Vivid Garden offers Eat Chok, a platform designed to support farmers in delivering their products to office locations. Through these initiatives, Vivid Garden aims to streamline the distribution of fresh produce while enhancing access for both consumers and businesses.

CoCooking

Series A in 2022
CoCooking Co.Ltd is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that operates the online platform Tabete, aimed at reducing food wastage. The platform connects users with restaurants, take-out food stores, and bakeries that have excess food nearing expiration, allowing them to sell it at discounted prices rather than disposing of it. This approach helps both consumers and businesses reduce global food waste while promoting sustainability and creating a positive social impact. Additionally, CoCooking organizes events and workshops focused on food conservation and uses food and cooking as a means to foster creativity, diversity, and well-being within individuals and communities.

Integriculture

Series A in 2022
Integriculture develops cellular agriculture products including clean meat and clean foie gras, and offers scientific visual content production. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to enhance sustainability and food security by enabling scalable cell culture. Its patented general-purpose large-scale cell culture system can culture a wide range of cells without external growth factors, enabling affordable clean processed meat. This technology supports the production of safer, more sustainable alternatives to conventional meat and broader access to cellular agriculture solutions.

SmartRyde

Series A in 2021
SmartRyde is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in airport transfer services. It operates a reservation platform that connects travelers with a wide variety of transportation options from over 650 operators worldwide. SmartRyde’s platform is designed to facilitate safe and seamless airport transfers, allowing users to pre-book their rides from a diverse selection of car models. The company also collaborates with more than 25 online travel agencies, including major players like Booking.com and Expedia, to enhance its service offerings. By focusing on customer support and ease of use, SmartRyde aims to make travel more comfortable and efficient for its users.

Anipos

Seed Round in 2021
Anipos is a Tokyo-based software company that develops a mobile application for pet insurance and claims processing. Founded in 2019, the app enables users to apply for pet insurance, file claims by taking photos of receipts, and upload statements for future veterinary care, thereby digitizing the claims workflow and enabling online submissions, reducing paper-based processes and supporting ongoing pet medical management.

Address Japan

Series B in 2020
Address Japan is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in co-living services, offering a diverse range of luxurious residences across urban and rural areas in Japan. The company provides an online property rental marketplace that allows users to access a variety of comfortable properties equipped with essential amenities. With a fixed-price membership service, Address Japan enables individuals to enjoy flexible living arrangements without the complexities of traditional rental agreements. This model facilitates a flat-rate system, making it easy for people to live in different locations throughout the country.

Crevo

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Crevo operates a web-based platform for language-free open-crowdsourcing contests. This enables users worldwide to find custom designs tailored to their needs.

Neworld

Series B in 2020
Neworld, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in women's clothing and accessories inspired by celebrity fashion. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, the company seeks to elevate Japanese brands to a global status. Neworld collaborates with Japanese manufacturing companies to enhance its offerings, including the operation of the e-commerce platform "CRAFT STORE." With a focus on quality and style, Neworld aims to cater to fashion enthusiasts who appreciate Japanese design and craftsmanship.

Yoriso

Series D in 2019
Yoriso Co., Ltd., established in 2009 and previously known as Minrevi Co., Ltd., is a Tokyo-based company that operates a funeral planning platform. This platform connects bereaved families with funeral homes and other end-of-life service providers, offering online reviews and pricing information. It aims to empower individuals to arrange funerals according to their specific needs and preferences.

WAmazing

Series B in 2019
WAmazing is a Tokyo-based travel technology company that serves foreign visitors to Japan by combining mobile connectivity, content, and booking services. The company provides free SIM cards to allow travelers to register before arrival and offers an app with up to 500MB of complimentary internet access, reducing barriers created by Japanese signup pages. It also operates an online travel booking platform with a multilingual tourist guide, delivering reservations information and tourism content through smartphones. WAmazing supports local governments and tourism associations with tourism consulting and inbound marketing services for domestic partners, helping them reach inbound visitors. Founded in 2016, WAmazing integrates mobility, information, and reservations to simplify travel in Japan.

QD Laser

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2006, QD Laser specializes in manufacturing quantum dot semiconductor lasers and wafers for various applications such as communications, industrial processing, and medical imaging. Its product portfolio includes picosecond lasers for precision machining, color-specific lasers for biological sciences, laser arrays for silicon optical circuits, and broadband gain chips for ophthalmic testing. Headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, the company serves diverse industries including telecommunications, manufacturing, medicine, and consumer products.

WAmazing

Venture Round in 2019
WAmazing is a Tokyo-based travel technology company that serves foreign visitors to Japan by combining mobile connectivity, content, and booking services. The company provides free SIM cards to allow travelers to register before arrival and offers an app with up to 500MB of complimentary internet access, reducing barriers created by Japanese signup pages. It also operates an online travel booking platform with a multilingual tourist guide, delivering reservations information and tourism content through smartphones. WAmazing supports local governments and tourism associations with tourism consulting and inbound marketing services for domestic partners, helping them reach inbound visitors. Founded in 2016, WAmazing integrates mobility, information, and reservations to simplify travel in Japan.

Terra Motors

Series B in 2018
Terra Motors Corporation is a Japanese company that specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of electric scooters and three-wheelers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Shibuya, Japan, the company operates internationally, with branches and offices in countries such as India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Indonesia. Terra Motors not only sells its vehicles but also provides after-sales services, repairs, and support through its dealership network. The company aims to address global warming through its electric mobility solutions, leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enhance the functionality of its products. Notably, its SEED48 electric motorcycle features a top speed of 40 km/h and a range of 40 km per charge, positioning Terra Motors as a significant player in the electric motorcycle market, particularly in Southeast Asia.

SkyDisc

Series A in 2017
SkyDisc, Inc. is a Fukuoka, Japan-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing industry. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to improve production scheduling and address various manufacturing challenges through a performance analysis system. By leveraging sensors and data visualization techniques, SkyDisc enables businesses to enhance productivity, improve quality, and reduce labor hours. Additionally, their solutions assist companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately facilitating more efficient operations in the manufacturing sector.

MONEY DESIGN

Venture Round in 2016
MONEY DESIGN Co., Ltd. is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in asset management and investment advisory services, providing automated investment management solutions to its clients. By leveraging technology, MONEY DESIGN aims to simplify the investment process and make financial advice more accessible to a broader audience.
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