Chiba Dojo
Venture capitalTokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth
Also known as 千葉道場株式会社
Investment thesis
Chiba Dojo operates as both a venture capital fund and an entrepreneur community aimed at nurturing the next generation of founders under the motto 'Catch The Star.' Members share candid discussions under strict confidentiality and a spirit of generous giving, using 'healthy envy' to push one another to grow. Receiving investment from the Chiba Dojo Fund is a condition of joining the community. Since the community launched in 2015, many leading Japanese startups have participated, with six achieving IPOs and several reaching private valuations above 100 billion yen.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Chiba Dojo invest at?
- Chiba Dojo invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Chiba Dojo's typical check size?
- Chiba Dojo typically writes checks of $895K – $369M.
- What sectors does Chiba Dojo focus on?
- Chiba Dojo focuses on AI & Machine Learning, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Chiba Dojo located?
- Chiba Dojo is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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