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Abies Ventures

Venture capital

Tokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth · 10 people tracked

Also known as Abies Ventures株式会社

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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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Tokyo, JP
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Tracked investments
32

Team · 10 people

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What they invest in

from 20 of 32 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×8Hardware ×8AI & Machine Learning ×6Robotics ×6Enterprise Software ×4Cleantech ×3Quantum Computing ×3Cloud Computing ×2

HQs:Japan×16United States×3Singapore×1

Investments · 32 tracked

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By year:2025 · 12023 · 12021 · 12018 · 14 dated

Cuebus株式会社cuebus.jp𝕏✓ verified

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

HOBE ENERGYhobeenergy.co.jp

HOBE ENERGY develops energy storage solutions using lithium, sodium, lead, and solid-state batteries, including small home backup units, industrial-scale storage for utilities and large commercial projects, and an in-house energy management system.

CleantechEnergyHardwareTokyo, JP

沖野強一

Hobe.Cohobe.co.jp

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 Acquiredhorizonquantum.comin𝕏

Horizon Quantum builds software infrastructure and programming tools to enable developers to apply quantum computing to complex computational problems.

Deep TechDeveloper ToolsQuantum ComputingSingapore, SG

Dr. Joe Fitzsimons(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsExpeditionsPeak XV PartnersSummer CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)

Jpvn.Cojpvn.co.jp

Nichietsu develops and manufactures automation equipment for plastic injection molding factories.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsYokohama, JP

Tuong The Hien(Co-founder (共同創業者))Takashi Nakamura(Representative Director)

LEBO ROBOTICSleborobotics.comin

LEBO ROBOTICS develops robotic solutions for wind turbine maintenance, improving maintenance efficiency for renewable energy facilities.

CleantechEnergyRoboticsAkishima, JP

Keitar Hamamura(CEO)

Mawari Technologies Inc. Websitemawari.netFeb 2023 · $6.5M

DePIN infrastructure platform for spatial computing, enabling real-time streaming of AI-powered XR experiences.

Co-investorsA100X VenturesBorderless VentureDraper DragonWaterloo Accelerator CentreAccord VenturesBlockchange Ventures+3 more

Mighty Buildingsmightybuildings.comin𝕏Jan 2021Defunct

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+14 more

Patentix株式会社patentix.co.jp

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.

Quantum Simulation Technologies, Inc.qsimulate.com

Platform for high-throughput material property simulation based on quantum mechanics.

Cambridge, US

Toru Shiozaki(CEO and Co-Founder)

BoardGuanhua Chen(Director)Garnet Chan(Chief Visionary Advisor and Co-founder)

Co-investorsKyoto University Innovation CapitalUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.2xNEmbark Ventures

Qubitcorequbitcore.jpin𝕏

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 ComputingYokohama, JP

Ryuta Watanuki(Founder & CEO)inHiroki Takahashi(Co-Founder & CSO)Ezra Kassa(Co-Founder & Principal Researcher)Shaobo Gao(Co-Founder & Principal Researcher)inKoichiro Miyanishi(Co-Founder & Principal Researcher)in

Co-investorsCanal VenturesLifetime VenturesSBI Investment

RUTILEArutilea.com

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

TELEXISTENCE inc.tx-inc.comin

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.

Ultimatrustultimatrust.co.jp

Ultimatrust develops AI and advanced technology solutions for complex tasks, leveraging deep learning algorithms and distributed processing infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTRetail TechTokyo, JP

小澤 巌(代表取締役社長)川面 輝恭(取締役)

Board山口 冬樹(取締役)長澤 友希(取締役)

Co-investorsDRONE FUND

UltraSenseultrasensesys.com𝕏Nov 2018

UltraSense develops touch-sensing technology for automotive human-machine interfaces, fusing ultrasound, force, and capacitive sensing on a single chip to register intended touch through materials like metal, glass, wood, and leather.

HardwareIoTMobility & TransportationSemiconductorsSanta Clara, US

Mozafar Maghsoudnia(Executive Officer, Director)Mo Maghsoudnia(Founder)in

Co-investorsBosch VenturesGiTV, Inc.Robert Bosch Venture CapitalSony Ventures CorporationArtiman Ventures

VOLTMINDvoltmind.jpJun 2025

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))

ソラリスsolaris-inc.com

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.

ピクシーダストテクノロジーズpixiedusttech.com𝕏

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

株式会社Aufense Technologiesaufense.tech

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

株式会社KINSyourkins.com𝕏

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

株式会社Synspectivesynspective.comin𝕏

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-investorsaSTARTEnergy & Environment InvestmentJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Keio Innovation InitiativeMIRAI SOUZOUSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.+1 more

株式会社エー・スター・クォンタムa-star-quantum.jp

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.

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

㈱アルガルバイオA Star Quantum Inc.Algal BioHorizon Quantum ComputingKINSKINSMawariMawarixRNICHIETSUOPixie Dust TechnologiesSolaris

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Abies Ventures made?
Abies Ventures has 32 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 30 tracked co-investors.

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