Fundraising FoxChishima Real Estate — Startup Investment
Family officeOsaka · Seed–Late Stage
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Investment thesis
Chishima's startup investment arm operates as a family office rather than a VC or CVC, drawing on the Shibakawa family's long history of supporting new ventures (including early backing of what became Nikka Whisky). Without fund-style time limits, it takes a long-term view that treats IPO as a milestone rather than an exit, aiming to support companies that keep growing after listing. It positions itself as a partner that stands beside and encourages founders, and leverages the firm's land, real estate, and broad business networks to help portfolio companies maximize their potential.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
What they invest in
from 16 of 18 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×6Consumer ×4Cleantech ×3Healthtech ×3Medical Devices ×3Biotech ×2Climate Tech ×2Creator Economy ×2
HQs:Japan×13Malaysia×1United States×1
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathakippa operates a parking reservation service in Japan, offering a paid "Value Plus" membership that provides earlier booking access and a standing 10% discount on parking fees.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.JR East Start UP
CLAS operates a circular subscription platform for monthly rentals of furniture and home appliances in Japan.
Co-investorsCanal VenturesFunds StartupsGlobis Capital Partners
DG Fuels produces synthetic, low-emission aviation and diesel fuel from renewable hydrogen and biogenic feedstock, designed as a drop-in replacement that works with existing aircraft, locomotives, and trucks without new engines or hydrogen infrastructure.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyWashington, US
Michael C Darcy(Executive Officer)
ecbo operates ecbo cloak, a smartphone-based luggage storage service that lets travelers book and pay to store bags at over 2,500 partner locations across Japan (cafes, convenience stores, stations, post offices) and Taiwan, including oversized items.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP
Shinichi Kudo(Representative Director & President (CEO))in
Co-investorsCool Japan FundJR East Start UPRelicSpiral Capital
EX-Fusion is a Japanese private company developing laser-based nuclear fusion energy technology, aiming to decarbonize existing energy sources and contribute to carbon neutrality.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyKyoto, JP
Kazuki Matsuo(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))in
Co-investorsDelight VenturesMiyako CapitalMPowerOSAKA University Venture CapitalShizuoka Capital
Knowhere develops AI-powered software for baseball player performance analysis, using computer vision to measure pitching and batting data from smartphone video.
AI & Machine LearningSports TechTokyo, JP
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Co-investorsDG Incubationmint VCAbstract VenturesCrunchFundDanhua CapitalDay One Ventures+2 more
Luup operates an electric micro-mobility sharing service providing electric kick scooters and pedal-assist bicycles for short urban trips in Japan.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP
Co-investorsDG IncubationG-STARTUPGlobal Braini-nest capitalOpen Network LabPKSHA Technology Capital+5 more
Manpuku Holdings is a Japanese holding company that acquires and operates restaurant and food-service businesses, taking over and turning around companies across chains such as sushi and other dining brands.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFoodTechTokyo, JP
佐々木浩Tomoharu Kato(President & CEO (代表取締役社長))
Co-investorsDG IncubationIwagin Mirai InvestmentRakuten CapitalRegional Revitalization SolutionAozora Corporate InvestmentHigin Capital+3 more
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MUGENUP provides services across content planning, production, management, distribution, and education, supporting creators and content producers to monetize their work through technology-enabled solutions.
Creator EconomyEdTechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Shogo Itoin
Co-investorsTBS Innovation Partners
Periotherapia develops antibody-based therapeutics targeting pathological periostin in the stromal environment to treat refractory diseases including cancer, diabetic retinopathy, and heart disease.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesOsaka, JP
Yoshiaki Taniyama(Director and Founder)Eiji Tahara(Representative Director, President, CEO and COO)
Co-investorsEisai Innovation, Inc.
Kyocera-SLD Laser develops laser-based technologies for applications including high-speed communications, sensing, and AR/VR.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsATEL VenturesTDK Ventures
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Kringle Pharma develops and manufactures HGF protein-based pharmaceuticals for treating conditions including spinal cord injury, ALS, and vocal cord scarring.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesOsaka, JP
Toshikazu Nakamura安達喜一
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalOSAKA University Venture CapitalTOHOKU University Venture Partners
Kabushiki Kaisha Dankichi is a Japanese web marketing company offering social media management, advertising strategy, and website production on a one-stop basis for both B2C and B2B clients across industries such as e-commerce, food service, education, and real estate.
AdTechEdTechMarketing Tech
Bee Informatica, operating as fundingbee, provides financing to small, medium, and micro SMEs in Malaysia.
FintechImpact & Social GoodKuala Lumpur, MY
Fumiko Inada(Founder)in
Co-investorsDelight VenturesX-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator
B.Dot Medical is a Japanese medical device startup developing and commercializing proton beam therapy systems for cancer treatment.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
A company developing microwave-based chemical processing technology to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the chemical manufacturing industry.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew Materials吹田市, JP
塚原 保徳(代表取締役CSO（最高科学責任者）)Iwao Yoshino(Representative Director CEO)inYasunori Tsukahara(Representative Director CSO)吉野 巌(代表取締役社長CEO)
Co-investorsINCJ, Ltd.DBJ CapitalJAFCO GroupOSAKA University Venture CapitalSMBC Venture Capital
THINKR is a collective of creative studios and design firm that produces original content and IP through strategic brand building, offering services in artist management, digital content production, animation and game development, design consulting, and metaverse development.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
Co-investorsCygames CapitalGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Terra Motors
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Chishima Real Estate — Startup Investment made?
- Chishima Real Estate — Startup Investment has 18 tracked investments.
- What stage does Chishima Real Estate — Startup Investment invest at?
- Chishima Real Estate — Startup Investment invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Chishima Real Estate — Startup Investment focus on?
- Chishima Real Estate — Startup Investment focuses on PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Chishima Real Estate — Startup Investment located?
- Chishima Real Estate — Startup Investment is headquartered in Osaka, JP.
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