Abies Ventures
Venture capitalTokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth · 10 people tracked
Also known as Abies Ventures株式会社
Investment thesis
Abies Ventures backs deep tech startups built on advanced science and engineering to address global challenges such as sustainability amid a growing world population. The firm focuses on companies combining deep tech with a data science angle to accelerate innovation, investing primarily in Japan and the United States. It leverages a prominent global network of conglomerates, large corporations, accelerators, government agencies, and research institutes to help portfolio startups collaborate with leading players and drive growth on a global scale.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 14 of 36 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Robotics ×4Deep Tech ×3Enterprise Software ×3Hardware ×3Cloud Computing ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Quantum Computing ×2
HQs:Japan×10United States×3
Investments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCuebus builds CUEBUS, an urban three-dimensional robotic warehouse system that stores goods vertically and retrieves them on demand from any chosen point.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsTokyo, JP
Katsuhiro Okubo(代表取締役社長兼CEO (President & CEO))Ryota Fujinami(取締役副社長兼CTO (Vice President & CTO))
Quantum technology company that raised approximately JPY 900 million.
Algae-based high-functional products from University of Tokyo spinout.
Advanced battery operation and energy solutions through proprietary control systems and engineering.
HOBE Corporation provides international trade (including agency work for VEM/CIMC), international and domestic logistics services, and strategic investment.
Logistics & Supply ChainTokyo, JP
Horizon Quantum builds software infrastructure for quantum computing, including Triple Alpha, an integrated development environment with proprietary programming languages and a compiler that lets developers write portable quantum programs at multiple levels of abstraction.
Deep TechDeveloper ToolsQuantum Computing
Quantum computing software tools to simplify quantum software application development.
A hardware manufacturer that builds mold-exchange systems (including large-scale units for molds up to ~2.5t) and custom automation machines such as heavy-load transport carts, box-packing/box-supply systems, and secondary molding-part processing equipment.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRobotics
Health tech company supporting bacterial flora care through microbiome database analysis and beauty/health products.
Robotics
3D content streaming platform.
Mighty Buildings manufactures prefabricated homes using 3D printing technology and robotics, with a goal of reducing construction emissions and waste.
PropTechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Robotics for heavy object transport in fully automated factories.
Patentix is a Ritsumeikan University spin-off that develops and manufactures new functional materials, with a focus on ultra-wide-bandgap rutile germanium dioxide (r-GeO₂) for next-generation power semiconductors.
CleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsKusatsu, JP
衣斐 豊祐(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))松田 慎平(取締役CTO (Director & CTO))清水 悠吏(取締役 (Director))山口 冬樹(社外取締役 (Outside Director))
Digitization of space based on wave-control technologies from Tsukuba University.
Platform for high-throughput material property simulation based on quantum mechanics.
Cambridge, US
Guanhua Chen(Director)Toru Shiozaki(Executive Officer, Director)Garnet Chan(Director)
Distributed ion-trap quantum computers using quantum optical interconnect interface technology based on microresonators.
RUTILEA provides a comprehensive AI platform that enables enterprises to safely deploy and operationalize generative AI applications through vertically integrated infrastructure, including secure closed-network environments, data foundations, GPU datacenters, and no-code AI tools.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
In-pipe inspection robotics using soft robotics technology for semiconductor and infrastructure sectors.
Developer of in-pipe inspection robots powered by soft robotics technology.
Remote and AI robot development for retail and logistics applications.
Central management and AI analysis platform for multi-location data collection.
Ultimatrust develops technology products under its Wisbrain brand, including IoT-connected remote body-temperature measurement, mask detection, and new retail-format solutions.
AI & Machine LearningIoTRetail Tech
World's smallest ultrasound system-on-a-chip sensor for touch sensing through various materials.
Santa Clara, US
Mozafar Maghsoudnia(Executive Officer, Director)
VOLTMIND develops and sells AI servers optimized for generative AI models, builds custom AI systems including industry-specific tools such as a tax-focused AI ("税務GPT") and a pharmacist AI ("薬科GPT"), and researches its own SLM foundation models.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSaaSOsaka, JP
北森 聖士(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO))
Aufense provides a cybersecurity platform that visualizes and optimizes cyber risk across organizations, helping leadership and teams make aligned decisions based on quantified risk assessments and impact analysis.
CybersecurityEnterprise Software
Synspective operates a satellite constellation that collects synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data for environmental and resource monitoring.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureSpace Tech
A*Quantum provides "AQCloud," a quantum computing–based AI cloud service with applications for vehicle dispatch/delivery routing, sales activity, and workforce shift scheduling.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareQuantum Computing
船橋 弘路(代表取締役社長 兼 CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Abies Ventures invest at?
- Abies Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Abies Ventures focus on?
- Abies Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is Abies Ventures located?
- Abies Ventures is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Does Abies Ventures lead rounds?
- Abies Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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