ASICS Ventures Corporation
Corporate VCKobe · Pre-Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
ASICS Ventures pursues a 'Global x Digital' strategy aligned with ASICS' VISION2030 and Mid-Term Plan 2026. It seeks startups that can co-develop innovative new digital services, enhance the brand and customer experience, and improve athletic performance. Business stage and geography are not restrictions; the firm invests globally and considers companies openly as long as they can realize its collaboration themes. It especially favors startups expanding internationally. Through startup programs such as the ASICS Innovation Pitch, accelerator programs, and TENKAN-TEN, it has collaborated with domestic and international companies, investing in more than 20 startups across 10 countries.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 20 portfolio companiesImpact & Social Good ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Consumer ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Enterprise Software ×1Gaming ×1
HQs:Japan×2United States×1
Investments · 20 tracked
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DEA is a blockchain-based company that develops Web3 and gamification solutions for social issue resolution and digital asset management.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareGamingImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesTokyo, JP
Naohito YOSHIDA
Co-investorsGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundTokoinRakuten Capital
Neurun builds AI-driven concierge platforms that unify fragmented event data—logistics, schedules, maps, and recommendations—into a single conversational interface for venues, events, and programs.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSaaSBeverly, US
Cade Netscher(Founder & CEO)Ben Markoch(Head of Product & Design)Pat Moran(Head of Community)Jorge Maravilla(Head of Business Development & Brand Strategy)Aric Fedida(Head of Engineering)Chase Emmons(Head of Innovation & Vision)
Co-investorsInvariantes Fund
PYRATEX® is an R&D company and supplier of natural, biobased, and recycled fabrics and knitwear, using fibers such as abaca, linen, cotton, citrus agri-waste, seaweed, and recycled materials.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Ashirase makes a shoe-attachable navigation device that guides visually impaired users through foot vibrations, signaling turns and route directions so they can walk to destinations more independently.
HardwareHealthtechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsUntroD CapitalX-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has ASICS Ventures Corporation made?
- ASICS Ventures Corporation has 20 tracked investments.
- What stage does ASICS Ventures Corporation invest at?
- ASICS Ventures Corporation invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is ASICS Ventures Corporation's typical check size?
- ASICS Ventures Corporation typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What sectors does ASICS Ventures Corporation focus on?
- ASICS Ventures Corporation focuses on Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, Sports Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is ASICS Ventures Corporation located?
- ASICS Ventures Corporation is headquartered in Kobe, JP.
- Does ASICS Ventures Corporation lead rounds?
- ASICS Ventures Corporation typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does ASICS Ventures Corporation co-invest with?
- ASICS Ventures Corporation most often shares deals with Global Brain, Invariantes Fund, KDDI Open Innovation Fund, among 6 tracked co-investors.
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