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 20 of 31 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×7Hardware ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Robotics ×6Enterprise Software ×3Quantum Computing ×3Cleantech ×2Cloud Computing ×2
HQs:Japan×15United States×3
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12021 · 12018 · 13 dated
Cuebus 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))
Co-investorsKeio Innovation InitiativeMitsubishi HC CapitalMLC Ventures
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalKyoto University Innovation Capital
Quantum technology company that raised approximately JPY 900 million.
Algae-based high-functional products from University of Tokyo spinout.
HOBE ENERGY is a Japanese company operating an energy storage battery business, providing energy solutions tailored to customer needs.
CleantechEnergy
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
Co-investorsExpeditionsPeak XV PartnersSummer CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)
Quantum computing software tools to simplify quantum software application development.
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)
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
Co-investors1k(x)1kxDecasonicSuper Ventures
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
Slava Solonitsyn(Founder)inDmitry Starodubtsev(Founder)in
Co-investorsAzure Ventures GroupBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBold Capital PartnersDesigner FundEvolution VC PartnersFlucas Ventures+12 more
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))
Board山口 冬樹(社外取締役 (Outside Director))
Co-investorsMobile Internet Capital, Inc.
Digitization of space based on wave-control technologies from Tsukuba University.
Platform for high-throughput material property simulation based on quantum mechanics.
Cambridge, US
Toru Shiozaki(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGuanhua Chen(Director)Garnet Chan(Director)
Co-investorsKyoto University Innovation CapitalUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.Embark Ventures
Qubitcore develops fault-tolerant universal quantum computers using proprietary ion trap technology integrated with optical microcavities to build scalable quantum processor networks connected via optical links.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Ryuta Watanuki(Founder & CEO)Hiroki Takahashi(Co-Founder & CSO)Ezra Kassa(Co-Founder & Principal Researcher)Shaobo Gao(Co-Founder & Principal Researcher)Koichiro Miyanishi(Co-Founder & Principal Researcher)
Co-investorsCanal VenturesLifetime Ventures
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
Co-investorsGlobal BrainMonozukuri Ventures
In-pipe inspection robotics using soft robotics technology for semiconductor and infrastructure sectors.
Co-investorsSpiral Innovation PartnersUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
TELEXISTENCE Inc. designs, manufactures, and operates remote-controlled robots with artificial intelligence, developing hardware, software, AI, and teleoperation technologies in-house.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechRoboticsTokyo, JP
Susumu Tachi(Chairman)
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersKDDI Open Innovation FundRicohUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
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
Co-investorsDRONE FUND
UltraSense Systems develops solid-state touch interface technology that replaces mechanical buttons with multi-mode touch sensing, illumination, and haptic feedback, using AI/ML algorithms for touch recognition.
HardwareIoTSemiconductorsSanta Clara, US
Mozafar Maghsoudnia(Executive Officer, Director)Mo Maghsoudnia(Founder)in
Co-investorsBosch VenturesGiTV, Inc.Robert Bosch Venture CapitalSony Ventures CorporationArtiman Ventures
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))
Solaris develops soft robots that use artificial muscles for pipe maintenance.
Deep TechHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsJR East Start UPShizuoka CapitalSpiral CapitalSpiral Innovation PartnersUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
Pixie Dust Technologies develops hardware products and services based on ultrasonic and sound research, including a hair care device using non-contact vibration pressure stimulation, open-ear earphones and TV speakers using gamma-wave sound, sound-absorbing materials, and indoor positioning and spatial DX platforms.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedia & EntertainmentNew Materials
Yoichi Ochiai(代表取締役 CEO (Representative Director & CEO))
Co-investorsGlobal BrainJR East Start UPKDDI Open Innovation FundSMBC Venture Capital
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
Co-investorsaSTART
Yourkins is a Japanese beauty and wellness brand offering cleansing oils and probiotic drinks (BIO DRINK) focused on skincare and gut health.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsaSTARTShizuoka Capital
Synspective develops SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite solutions and geospatial data services for government and commercial clients, with applications in disaster management, environmental monitoring, and national security.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechGovTechSpace Tech
Dr. Motoyuki Arai(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsaSTARTJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Keio Innovation InitiativeMIRAI SOUZOUSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.UTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.+1 more
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)
Co-investorsHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVOLTMIND · thebridge.jp · Jun 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Abies Ventures made?
- Abies Ventures has 20 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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.
- Who does Abies Ventures co-invest with?
- Abies Ventures most often shares deals with UTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd., Spiral Innovation Partners, Bold Capital Partners, among 28 tracked co-investors.
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