BEENOS
Corporate VC1 people tracked
Investment thesis
BEENOS operates as a global incubator connecting entrepreneurs across borders and expanding business possibilities through strategic partnerships, international networks, and support for cross-border ventures. The firm facilitates distribution networks and business creation opportunities internationally.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 5 of 8 portfolio companiesE-commerce ×3SaaS ×3Consumer ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Fintech ×1Future of Work ×1HR Tech ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:Japan×2Indonesia×1Philippines×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAyannah operates a suite of digital finance and commerce products for emerging markets, including SaaS payment and remittance platforms (Sendah Direct, Sendah Remit), a consumer gift-remittance service for migrants (Sendah), and lending/insurance/investment apps (Asira).
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSPasig City, PH
Co-investorsGolden Gate VenturesSTRIVEGREE VenturesLife.SREDASiemer Ventures
An online fashion retail store selling apparel, footwear, and accessories from brands such as MISCH MASCH, 31 Sons de mode, Vivienne Westwood, Balenciaga, and Coach.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Groobee is an e-commerce platform built for the entertainment industry, letting artists, anime and character content owners, and influencers/YouTubers set up online shops selling goods and tickets.
E-commerceMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Linkus is a SaaS platform for managing the employment and support of foreign "Specified Skilled Worker" (特定技能) personnel in Japan, offering document generation for residence-status applications, status tracking, periodic reporting, interview and wage records, and deadline alerts.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
Raena is a reseller and dropshipper platform for beauty products in Indonesia, offering access to over 250 brands and 1,000 original products.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalCapria VenturesSTRIVEAlpha JWC VenturesBEENEXT
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has BEENOS made?
- BEENOS has 6 tracked investments.
- What sectors does BEENOS focus on?
- BEENOS focuses on E-commerce, HR Tech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInterview with Teruhide Sato - Founder of BEENOS and BEENEXT
Startup Istanbul · Teruhide Sato
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Co-investors · 11
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Firms observed investing alongside BEENOS, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with BEENOS's recorded portfolio.
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