Mizuho Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank. It backs information technology, biotechnology and related sectors, including healthtech, internet services, manufacturing and other non-manufacturing services, across both early and growth stages. The firm traces its origins to a 2002 merger of Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital and IBJ Investment and operates within the Mizuho financial group to support Japanese startups with scalable growth potential.

SMBC Venture Capital is the venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo with an office in Osaka, it provides growth capital and buyout investments to companies across information technology, life sciences, services, and manufacturing sectors. The firm supports companies at various growth stages by offering equity funding and strategic guidance within a broad financial services group.

ORIX Capital is the venture capital and private equity arm of ORIX Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in October 1983, it specializes in mid-venture and growth capital investments across multiple sectors and supports firms pursuing IPO listings.

Global Brain is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 1998 that invests in technology companies from seed to pre-IPO stages and operates across Europe, North America, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The firm backs startups in sectors such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud and software-as-a-service, cybersecurity, advertisement, agritech, foodtech, climate technology, and commerce, among others, and emphasizes hands-on support and resources to portfolio companies. It manages pure investment funds as well as corporate venture funds formed with leading public companies, enabling strategic collaboration and broader networks. Over its history, Global Brain has invested in hundreds of startups and facilitated numerous exits including IPOs and mergers and acquisitions, underscoring its active role in building early-stage technology companies.

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 1974 that focuses on seed to development-stage investments in information technology, life sciences, electronics, biotech, fintech, and related high-technology sectors. The firm seeks opportunities in the Japanese market and often participates in investment syndicates to support startups. It supports companies pursuing technologies such as AI, SaaS, and healthcare innovations, and operates with offices in Osaka and Nagoya in addition to its Tokyo headquarters.

JAFCO is a Tokyo-based venture capital and investment management firm established in 1973. It invests in private equity across Japan, Asia, and the United States, spanning seed and early-stage to growth and buyouts, with a focus on technology, IT, SaaS, and related sectors. The firm provides more than financing, supporting entrepreneurs with human resources, marketing and sales, and back-office operations to help bring innovative products and services to market. Its activities include managing investment funds and building a globally diversified portfolio that has achieved capital commitments totaling over 1 trillion yen and more than 1,000 portfolio IPOs, reflecting a history of backing startups and scale-ups worldwide.

Nissay Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 1991 that provides funding across seed, start-up, growth, middle, and later-stage investments, focusing on information technology, manufacturing, medical, distribution, and retail sectors.

MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in Japanese and global startups aiming for IPO. It focuses on companies in fintech, SaaS, healthcare, artificial intelligence, e‑commerce, foodtech, and environmental technology.

Incubate Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It focuses on seed and early-stage investments in technology startups across sectors including media, entertainment, gaming, online commerce, logistics, healthcare, financial services, real estate, and housing, with a geographic reach that includes North America, Japan, and Asia. The firm typically makes equity investments from $200,000 to $3 million and has built a portfolio of more than 300 companies, achieving multiple exits through public listings and M&A since its inception.

ANRI is a Tokyo-based Japanese venture capital firm founded in 2012 that primarily invests in seed and early-stage startups. It targets a broad range of sectors, including business products and services, information technology, energy, blockchain, life sciences, media, and robotics, with an emphasis on climate tech opportunities. The firm provides capital and strategic guidance to early-stage founders to accelerate product development and growth, supporting companies with potential for technological advancement and practical application in Asia-Pacific and beyond.

AG Capital is an investment firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in the mid-1980s and headquartered in Minato-ku, that provides investment and property management solutions for mid-sized businesses. The firm is described by PitchBook as the corporate venture capital arm of Aiful, investing in mid-sized and venture companies across sectors including information and communications technology, distribution and services, and environment and healthcare.

Itochu Corporation is a global trading company (sogo shosha) with origins dating to 1858 when linen trading began. The company conducts domestic and overseas trading and investment activities across a wide range of products, including textiles, machinery, information and communications equipment, metals, energy and oil products, general merchandise, chemicals, and provisions and food. Itochu coordinates import and export operations and has diversified interests in insurance agencies, finance, construction, real estate trading, and warehousing, as well as related services. With a worldwide network of offices and partners, Itochu connects suppliers and customers, manages risk, and supports global supply chains across multiple industries, reinforcing its role as a leading intermediary in international commerce and a diversified participant in various markets.

SBI Investment is the corporate venture capital arm of SBI Holdings, based in Tokyo. It makes venture capital and growth investments across information technology, fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, e-commerce, biotechnology and life sciences, healthcare, energy and environmental sectors, with a regional focus on China, Southeast Asia and Korea. It backs seed and growth-stage companies and aims to exit through IPOs and M&A, while also managing venture funds to support business development and the growth of core industries in the 21st century.

Globis Capital Partners is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 1996 that focuses on early-stage technology and knowledge-intensive companies in Japan. It operates with the Globis Group's local presence and combines Western venture capital experience to provide hands-on support, in-depth industry expertise, and strategic guidance to portfolio companies. The firm targets investments across consumer, business, and frontier sectors, including software and technology-enabled services, aiming to help growth-stage startups scale in the Japanese market.

Genesia Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that backs seed and early-stage startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2016, the firm pursues investments across a broad range of sectors, including software and IT, digital media, marketplace platforms, fintech, real estate technology, healthcare, manufacturing, robotics, space and drone technologies, and other digital-enabled businesses. It targets early-stage opportunities in Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and other regional markets, helping portfolio companies grow from inception toward scale.

Spiral Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm, originally known as IMJ Investment Partners, that became independent in 2017. It invests in seed, early, and growth-stage companies across Asia and beyond, focusing on mobile, internet, and software businesses in Southeast Asia, Japan, and the United States, with offices in Singapore and Tokyo. The firm supports a broad range of sectors, including fintech, logistics, artificial intelligence, IoT, sharing economy, marketplaces, HR tech, big data, healthcare, and online advertising.

Spiral Capital LLP. is a venture capital firm specializing in startups, early venture, mid venture and late venture investments. It prefers to invest in healthcare, industrials, transportation, air freight and logistics as well as emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, and block chain. The firm seeks to invest in East Asia and Japan. It was formerly known as Spiral Ventures Japan LLP. Spiral Capital LLP was established on 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Nippon Venture Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 1996 as the corporate venture capital arm of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone. It focuses on incubation, start-up, and early-stage investments across sectors including communications, software, systems, devices, life sciences, and environmental technologies, providing support through a broad network of corporate and academic partners to help portfolio companies grow and reach IPOs. The firm has backed more than 1,000 companies and helped over 160 portfolio firms go public, and manages about JPY 111.07 billion across 29 funds.

JIC Venture Growth Investments is a Tokyo-based venture and growth investment firm affiliated with Japan Investment Corporation. It supports startup innovation and strengthens Japan’s international competitiveness by identifying and funding new technologies and businesses across stages—from early deep tech and life sciences to growth-stage companies—and across sectors including manufacturing, transportation, monitoring equipment, drug discovery, healthcare, fintech, edtech, education, and financial services. It manages multiple funds targeting various industries and investment stages and aims to accelerate startup growth, foster open innovation, and expand risk capital supply throughout Japan’s startup ecosystem.

Beyond Next Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 2014 that focuses on seed and early-growth investments in deep tech across Japan and India. It backs startups in healthcare, electronics, information technology, agriculture, food, climate, and related science and technology domains, with a strong emphasis on turning research into commercial ventures. In addition to funding, the firm provides incubation support, including team-building assistance, business plan development, and access to laboratory facilities, aiming to accelerate commercialization of breakthroughs. Beyond Next Ventures also seeks to build an ecosystem that connects researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners, offering guidance and opportunities for startup career development and funding strategies. The firm emphasizes transformative, technology-driven solutions and practical pathways for early-stage companies to grow and scale.

BEENEXT is a venture capital investment firm based in Singapore that focuses on early-stage funding for information technology companies across the United States, Southeast Asia, Japan, and India. Established in 2015, the firm backs seed and Series A rounds and prefers areas including agritech, artificial intelligence, analytics, cloud infrastructure, cloud kitchen, direct-to-consumer, and web3, while maintaining an industry-agnostic approach across fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, and other technology sectors. BEENEXT offers founders access to a global network for knowledge exchange, mentorship, and business co-creation, and it facilitates partnerships with a community of collaborators to support scaling operations and growth.

Z Venture Capital is the corporate venture capital arm associated with LY Corporation Group and Yahoo Japan Corporation (Z Holdings). It invests globally in startups across multiple stages, including seed, with a broad sector focus that spans B2B, B2C, media, fintech, information technology, e-commerce, mobility, cybersecurity and blockchain, as well as commerce, cloud computing, and related areas. The firm supports portfolio companies beyond capital and pursues strategic value through potential IPOs and M&A activity, with follow-on investments available up to 3 billion yen per portfolio company. Founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, it maintains international reach with activities in Japan and other markets, including offices in Japan, South Korea, and the United States.

Samurai Incubate is a Tokyo-based accelerator and early-stage venture capital firm that funds and guides startups from seed to Series A. It supports ventures across sectors including ICT, software, finance, logistics, healthcare, retail, energy, agriculture, transportation, and entertainment, with a focus on building capabilities in management, marketing, sales, human resources, and finance. The firm provides incubation services and may take advisory roles or external director positions with portfolio companies. It pursues investments in Africa, Israel, and Japan and maintains offices in Japan, Israel, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Shenzhen, China. Established in 2008, Samurai Incubate aims to help startups realize revenue potential and scale through practical expertise and strategic support.

Glocalink is a venture capital investment firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2010. It provides seed funding and comprehensive support for emerging science and technology entrepreneurs, drawing on extensive experience in bringing laboratory technologies to market. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies and helping entrepreneurs overcome development and market-entry hurdles.

Coral Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 2019 that invests in early-stage startups across Japan, with a focus on information technology and software-as-a-service. It backs companies pursuing digital transformation in areas such as SaaS, fintech, insurance, healthcare, deep tech, fusion engineering, and robotics. The firm targets angel, pre-seed, seed, and other early-stage opportunities, typically investing about 30 million to 500 million yen per portfolio company, with potential follow-on funding up to 2 billion yen. Coral Capital provides a full-service approach to investing and concentrates on opportunities within Japan.

Archetype Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 2006 that specializes in B2B tech seed and early-stage investments. It backs technology startups across Asia and the Americas, with a focus on software-as-a-service, fintech, deep tech, artificial intelligence and machine learning, healthcare, sustainability, and marketing technology.

Japan Post Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Japan Post Holdings, based in Tokyo. Established in 2017, it invests in companies aligned with areas surrounding Japan Post Holdings' core businesses and startups, seeking to support strategic initiatives and drive innovation for the group.

GMO Venture Partners, established in 2005 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is the corporate venture capital arm of GMO Internet Group. It focuses on early and growth stage investments in sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, financial services, ad-tech, and enterprise SaaS. The firm has a significant presence in various regions, including Japan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and the United States. Over the years, GMO Venture Partners has invested in more than 50 startups, with eight of these companies successfully going public.

DBJ Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of the Development Bank of Japan, based in Tokyo. It supports startups by providing long-term financing and hands-on business support, leveraging the DBJ Group's network and credibility to accelerate growth. The firm targets frontier technologies and sectors including information technology, biotechnology and healthcare, investing in seed to early stages and collaborating with entrepreneurs to commercialize intellectual property and develop new markets. By mobilizing the DBJ Group to offer growth-oriented equity and tailored financing solutions, DBJ Capital aims to help innovative companies scale globally and contribute to Japan's economic revival. It partners with research labs, universities, and startups to advance commercialization, business development, and value creation.

Monex Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2005, that provides seed and early-stage capital to startup companies across business products and services, consumer products and services, and technology sectors.

East Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 and based in Singapore, with activities across Southeast Asia. It provides multi-stage investments from seed to growth for technology companies and has backed more than 300 startups across the region. The firm pursues a platform approach that combines funding with operational support and ecosystem engagement, including initiatives such as climate impact and ESG-oriented programs. East Ventures operates primarily in Singapore, Indonesia and other Southeast Asian markets, and has established growth capital partnerships through EV Growth, a joint venture with SMDV and YJ Capital that focuses on scaling startups in Indonesia and the wider region.

XTech Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm concentrating on seed and early-stage investments in technology-driven companies, including business-to-business and business-to-consumer models. It supports portfolio companies with entrepreneurship guidance, comprehensive management assistance, and IPO preparation. Founded in 2018, the firm operates in Japan's startup ecosystem and targets opportunities in information technology and related sectors.

Keio Innovation Initiative is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 2015 and backed by Keio University and Nomura Holdings. It aims to translate university research into commercial ventures by investing in startups that apply research results to real-world products, bridging academia and industry. The organization focuses on digital health, healthcare technology, software, artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Internet of Things, robotics and drones, and seeks opportunities across Japan, supporting ventures from early seed stages through growth phases. It maintains a network of partnerships with academic institutions and venture organizations to refine projects and help them achieve independence and global impact.

Headline is a global venture capital firm with a footprint in seven cities worldwide, investing across geographies and leading rounds at multiple stages. Its Early Stage Funds are based in the US, Europe, Asia, and Brazil to support local deal flow, while a San Francisco–based Growth Fund leads Series B and later rounds from a global perspective. The firm operates Headline Asia, the Tokyo-based Asia arm formerly Infinity Ventures, which backs companies across East, South, and Southeast Asia in sectors including business software, fintech, healthcare, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and cloud technologies. Its portfolio includes notable names such as Sonos, The RealReal, Farfetch, Bumble, Acorns, and Sorare. Headline Asia IV, a 2020 vintage fund based in Tokyo, pursues minority investments across East, South, and Southeast Asia.

Venture Labo Investment is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2000, which provides financial support to its portfolio companies across growth stages and seeks to invest in businesses operating in artificial intelligence, fintech, robotics, information technology services, cloud services, biotechnology and medical sectors, and health and healthcare.

World Innovation Lab (WiL) is a California-headquartered venture capital firm with offices in Palo Alto and Tokyo. Founded in 2013, it partners with global corporations and government entities to act as a bridge between startups and corporates operating in the United States, Japan, and broader Asia, with a particular focus on Japan. WiL provides capital and platform support to portfolio companies, helping U.S. and European startups scale globally while enabling Japanese startups to innovate and expand internationally. The firm invests across technology sectors including artificial intelligence, B2B software, fintech, insurtech, automation, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, developer tools, health tech, and sustainability. In addition to direct investments, WiL manages corporate venture funds and offers corporate innovation services such as workshops, joint venture creation, and digital transformation support to help corporations accelerate innovation through startup partnerships.

DNX Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage B2B startups in the United States and Japan, focusing on Seed and Series A rounds. The firm targets sectors such as SaaS and cloud, cybersecurity, deep tech, sustainability, hardware, retail, and finance, helping teams build category-defining solutions. It emphasizes strategic partnerships by leveraging a CXO network and relationships with Fortune 500 companies to support customer validation and rapid growth. DNX Ventures maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Tokyo, with a San Mateo base, and pursues collaboration with founders shaping enterprise markets.

Mobile Internet Capital is a venture capital firm established in 1999 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The firm makes seed through post-IPO investments in next-generation ICT platforms, including smartphones, mobile broadband, internet services, content, and social media, with additional interest in related areas such as fintech and energy. It primarily invests in Japan, while also funding opportunities in China and the United States. Mobile Internet Capital emphasizes strategic value, providing capital and resources to help portfolio companies grow through partnerships and technological advancement.

Mirai Souzou Investments is a Tokyo-based venture capital investor established in 2014 that funds technology-driven startups and research initiatives. It backs ventures across machine and robotics, semiconductors, electronic equipment, materials and chemistry, medical and healthcare technology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, sensors, and the Internet of Things, and supports research and development in medicine, agriculture, and ocean sciences to foster innovations with potential for future creation in Japan.

STRIVE is a venture capital firm focused on seed and early‑stage investments in internet and mobile sectors across Japan, Southeast Asia and India. It provides proactive, hands‑on support from launch to expansion and conducts a rigorous investment process to select high‑potential ventures. Originating as the venture capital arm of Gree, Inc., STRIVE invests in Internet and mobile services including apps for smart devices, B2B, e‑commerce, advertising technologies and social services, with activity mainly in Japan and Southeast Asia such as Indonesia and Singapore and in India. The firm operates from Tokyo with an office in Singapore, and typical checks range from tens of millions to a few hundred million yen depending on the region.

Innovation Engine is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 2001 that targets investments in technology-driven startups across Japan. The firm backs companies operating in energy, environment, advanced materials, microfabrication, B2C and B2B technology, consumer goods, healthcare, fintech, security compliance, robotics, and information devices.

B Dash Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 2011 that invests in seed through late-stage startups across Japan, Asia Pacific, and the United States. The company provides an incubation space called B Dash Lab and operates the invitation-only B Dash Camp conference, developed in collaboration with partners such as Mori Building Co. Its investor base includes leading technology and financial institutions in Japan. Through these activities, B Dash Ventures supports startups with capital, mentorship, and access to a broader ecosystem to pursue international growth.

Gumi Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2012 and owned by Gumi, it invests in Asian start-ups and early-stage companies to help them grow internationally, with typical allocations of ¥10 million to ¥30 million per portfolio company. The firm also supports entrepreneurs pursuing smartphone-related innovations, aiming to build a global company that represents Japan’s technological future.

I-nest Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 2019 that invests in and incubates startups across Japan. The firm focuses on technology, healthcare, and the communications and entertainment sectors, providing early-stage companies with capital, strategic guidance, and access to an ecosystem designed to support growth.

Hakuhodo DY Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Hakuhodo DY Holdings, based in Tokyo, Japan. It invests from seed to later-stage rounds in information technology, big data and the Internet of Things, with a focus on companies that bring innovative technology and new business models to the Japanese market.

Fast Track Initiative is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Massachusetts, United States. It focuses on life sciences and healthcare, investing in seed and early-stage companies and often taking a lead stake and board seats. The firm supports university-based ventures and collaborates with academia, corporations, regulators, and investors to accelerate development and commercialization of therapeutics, healthcare services, wellbeing, and health tech. It pursues a global reach, expanding from its Japanese base to enable portfolio companies to access markets in the United States, Europe, and beyond, leveraging its extensive network to provide guidance and strategic value to portfolio companies.

CyberAgent Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of CyberAgent, based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2006, it invests in internet and information technology startups across Asia, focusing on seed-to-early-stage opportunities within technology companies in the region.

Kyoto University Innovation Capital is the venture investment arm of Kyoto University, established in 2014 and funded entirely by the university. It provides investment and support to startups that commercialize knowledge and research outcomes developed by Kyoto University researchers. The firm focuses on seed to early-stage investments and seeks ventures that translate university research into products and services. It targets sectors including healthcare, medical devices, biotechnology and drug discovery, internet of things, artificial intelligence, machinery, clean technology, energy, new materials, food and agriculture, and it also supports spin-off outcomes from Kyoto University.

DG Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Digital Garage, based in San Francisco, California. It makes investments in technology companies and venture funds across the United States, Canada, Asia, India, Japan, and Europe, focusing on FinTech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, SaaS, e-commerce, PropTech, mobility, healthcare, insurance, and marketplaces.

YMFG Capital is the corporate venture arm of Yamaguchi Financial Group, headquartered in Shimonoseki, Japan, founded in 1996, and it invests in startups across sectors in Japan including consumer, healthcare, information technology, deeptech, hardware, medicine, services, internet and LOHAS and wellness.