CARTA VENTURES, Inc.
Corporate VCTokyo · Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
Also known as 株式会社CARTA VENTURES
Investment thesis
CARTA VENTURES concentrates its investments on high-growth internet businesses, aiming to support fast and effective business growth by narrowing its focus to this area. As a wholly owned subsidiary of CARTA HOLDINGS, it seeks to create mutually beneficial business partnerships and matching opportunities between portfolio companies and CARTA HOLDINGS. It also facilitates networking among its portfolio companies and provides company introductions to accelerate their growth.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 26 of 49 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9Consumer ×8Marketplaces ×8Media & Entertainment ×7SaaS ×7E-commerce ×4AdTech ×3B2B Marketplaces ×3
HQs:Japan×25Vietnam×1
Investments · 49 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNoco develops self-service support and knowledge management software, including the HelpDog platform and HelpDog Manual AI tool for creating documentation, serving enterprise customers across various industries.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSector AgnosticTokyo, JP
堀辺 憲
Anique designs and sells physical and digital merchandise, pop-up stores, online 3DCG exhibitions, and themed cafés based on anime, manga, game, and illustration IP, working with licensed content holders to create fan experiences.
ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
笠井高秀(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
BeatFit is a web/app-based fitness service operated by BeatFit Inc.
Sports TechWellness & Fitness
Creators Match operates "thinc," a platform connecting creators with businesses across Japan for creative production work including web design, banner and display ad creation, CMS builds, and campaign delivery and optimization.
AdTechCreator EconomyMarketplaces
CreditEngine (クレジットエンジン株式会社) is a Japanese company that provides online lending and credit technology services.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSTokyo, JP
内山 誓一郎(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO))向山 裕介(取締役CPO)新色 顕一郎(取締役COO)神谷 麗(執行役員CFO / Finance and Strategy Lead)阿藤 誠一(執行役員 / Lending Team Lead)
Crevo is a Japanese video production company that handles planning, filming, and editing of corporate, product, recruitment, TV commercial, and social media videos, drawing on a network of external creators.
B2B MarketplacesMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
flier is a book summary service that provides condensed summaries of business books, with new summaries added daily, allowing users to read on the go during commutes or household tasks.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Kakutoku operates a Japanese online platform that connects freelance and side-job sales professionals with companies seeking sales support and outsourced sales services.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkSales Tech
maneo is an online lending/investment service platform; loan solicitation and related offering services are handled by maneo Market Inc.
FintechMarketplaces
Micoworks provides marketing and customer communication tools centered on LINE, including LINE marketing automation, 1-to-1 business chat, AI voice calling, digital membership cards via LINE mini apps, and AI agents for the recruiting industry.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Omega Inc develops ad delivery technology using big data and artificial intelligence to deliver targeted advertisements to users at the moment they want them.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureTokyo, JP
飯塚 優希
Palsbots is a robot software company that develops robot applications and interactive/conversational services, including communication engines, dialogue content, smartphone app integration for robots, and system integration with existing services.
AI & Machine LearningRoboticsSaaSTokyo, JP
PostCoffee is a Japanese coffee subscription service that uses a taste diagnostic quiz to match subscribers with monthly deliveries of beans selected from 150+ varieties sourced from top roasters and brands worldwide.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Sumutasu provides an online real estate valuation service that gives property owners an AI-based sale price estimate in as little as one hour, and offers multiple selling options including direct purchase and brokerage.
AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesPropTech
A professional team providing marketing, creative, and XR (extended reality) services to help brands and companies create experiences and audience engagement across online and offline channels.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Tripla provides a hotel booking engine and AI-powered chatbot that automates customer inquiries and CRM integration for hospitality businesses seeking to increase direct online reservations.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Vatgia is a Vietnamese online classifieds and listings platform where users post ads to buy and sell products such as machinery, phone numbers, and consumer goods.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
HEARTBEATS, Inc. plans, develops, and operates fan-business services and applications for the sports and entertainment industries, including projects tied to Korean professional baseball (KBO) teams.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechTokyo, JP
Yuta Umezawa(Representative)
FUNDINNO operates an equity crowdfunding platform in Japan that connects individual and corporate investors with startups raising capital.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplaces
TORICO Co., Ltd. operates an e-commerce business, an events business (including manga exhibitions), and a digital asset business.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3E-commerceMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
Takuro Ando(Representative Director)Makoto Koinuma(Managing Director)Jun Hamada(Director)Junji Oshita(Director)
Syoya (笑屋) produces reunions and alumni/OB gatherings for individuals, municipalities, and companies, and builds tools to activate alumni networks.
ConsumerSaaSSocial
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does CARTA VENTURES, Inc. invest at?
- CARTA VENTURES, Inc. invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does CARTA VENTURES, Inc. focus on?
- CARTA VENTURES, Inc. focuses on AdTech, Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is CARTA VENTURES, Inc. located?
- CARTA VENTURES, Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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