Abies Ventures
Venture capitalTokyo · Seed–Series B · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
Abies Ventures focuses on fostering deep-tech startups globally to address humanity's urgent challenges such as environmental degradation, energy consumption, food security, and labor shortages. The firm believes that combining information technology with advanced science and engineering—including robotics, materials science, climate tech, space, and high-performance computation—is essential to solving real-world problems and realizing a sustainable society. Abies provides deep expertise and networks across business, government, and capital to guide founders through global market execution, from technology validation through scaling.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's websiteAn experienced investor with 18 years in venture capital and private equity, plus 12 years in management consulting. Served as Managing Partner at Visionnaire Ventures and held executive roles at Mistletoe and MOVIDA. Previous consultant at Bain & Company and Roland Berger, and founding partner of Iwakaze Capital.
An investor with cross-border M&A and IPO expertise, having led a venture company through cross-border IPO and raised substantial capital from institutional investors. Held finance roles including CFO at GLM, a Kyoto University EV startup, and was the youngest investment banker at Deutsche Securities. Graduated from Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration.
A veteran investor with deep SoftBank experience, having worked closely with Masa Son on global investments and joint ventures. Currently serves as Managing Director of Mistletoe Singapore and Executive Partner of Mistletoe Japan, with prior roles at SoftBank, Yahoo! Japan, and board positions at companies like InMobi.
A growth specialist focused on bridging Japanese and US business markets with over 10 years in the Bay Area. Brings venture experience from SoftBank and MOVIDA, and prior business development roles at Disney Japan and Marvel Japan. Holds an MBA from George Washington University.
An automotive industry executive with over 27 years of experience, including leadership positions at major suppliers and OEMs. Currently President of Brose East Asia overseeing operations in Japan, Korea, and ASEAN, with prior roles at Faurecia and Renault. Holds engineering and business degrees from French institutions.
A finance professional with over 10 years in accounting, finance, and operations, specializing in IPO practices. Has supported multiple venture IPOs across health food delivery, EV, nursery operations, and web marketing sectors, managing investment funds and regional development initiatives.
A pioneering figure in Japan's tech industry who founded Microsoft Japan and built extensive business networks domestically and globally. Currently a professor at Keio University's Graduate School of Media Design and previously served as VP for Advanced Strategy at Microsoft.
A serial entrepreneur and investor in Asian IT ventures who founded Mistletoe in 2013 with a vision to build a Silicon Valley-like ecosystem in East Asia. Also founded Gungho Online, a major Japanese online gaming company that went public in 2005, and serves as board member and advisor to global startups.
An investment professional with over 10 years supporting startup growth and management consulting across Japan, the US, and Southeast Asia. Brings expertise in automotive, mobility, AI, and energy sectors, with prior senior experience at Deloitte Consulting.
A relationship manager with approximately 20 years at major Japanese and international financial institutions, involved in fundraising of various credit products totaling over JPY 100 billion. Has held senior roles at Societe Generale Securities, Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley, and Banco Itaú, with a law degree from Tokyo Metropolitan University.
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPractical quantum computer software for solving real-world industry problems.
Algae-based high-functional products from University of Tokyo spinout.
Cybersecurity platform for visualizing and quantifying cyber risk through simulated attacks.
Linear motorized robotic warehouse system.
Advanced battery operation and energy solutions through proprietary control systems and engineering.
Quantum computing software tools to simplify quantum software application development.
Health tech company supporting bacterial flora care through microbiome database analysis and beauty/health products.
Wind turbine maintenance solutions integrating hardware with detection and control systems.
3D content streaming platform.
Prefabricated housing using proprietary 3D printing technology and new materials.
Robotics for heavy object transport in fully automated factories.
Ultra-wide bandgap power semiconductors using germanium dioxide material.
Digitization of space based on wave-control technologies from Tsukuba University.
Platform for high-throughput material property simulation based on quantum mechanics.
Distributed ion-trap quantum computers using quantum optical interconnect interface technology based on microresonators.
Open source software and hardware for machine vision enabling factory automation and logistics.
In-pipe inspection robotics using soft robotics technology for semiconductor and infrastructure sectors.
Small Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite constellations with big data and machine learning platform.
Remote and AI robot development for retail and logistics applications.
Central management and AI analysis platform for multi-location data collection.
World's smallest ultrasound system-on-a-chip sensor for touch sensing through various materials.
Autonomous AI agent platform powered by generative AI and large language models for enterprise optimization.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Abies Ventures invest at?
- Abies Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Abies Ventures focus on?
- Abies Ventures focuses on Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Abies Ventures located?
- Abies Ventures is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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