Coral Capital
Venture capitalTokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Ecosystem VC in Japan offering founders an 18,000+ person talent database, 2,800‑person founder community, structured fundraising programs, JKISS financing, and high‑traffic media exposure.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 61 of 98 portfolio companiesSaaS ×25AI & Machine Learning ×24Enterprise Software ×18Fintech ×11Deep Tech ×8Healthtech ×7Digital Health ×6Marketplaces ×6
HQs:Japan×45United States×7
Investments · 98 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12017 · 12 dated
Chompy builds a food delivery service and offers a free service (beta) that lets restaurants and food retail brands create their own official app and website.
FoodTechMarketplacesSaaSTokyo, JP
大見 周平(代表取締役)八木 達也(取締役CTO)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Cosomil develops single-molecule enzyme activity measurement technology for early disease diagnosis and drug development support in healthcare.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
鏡味 優(Representative Director (CEO))坂本 眞伍(Chief Technology Officer)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Fanfare provides software infrastructure to reduce operational costs for essential social services.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP
近藤志人
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Lazuli provides a product data platform that uses generative AI to collect, organize, and enrich product information for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Noco 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
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
EXORPHIA develops extracellular vesicle (EV) technology for assisted reproductive medicine, focusing on cell-free IVF culture medium additives to improve embryo development and fertilization success rates.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
口石 幸治 (Kohji Kuchiishi)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Mesh operates a delivery-only supermarket app that delivers grocery orders in as little as 10 minutes using a dark store logistics model.
E-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainTokyo, JP
Shun Sato(代表取締役CEO (Co-founder & CEO))Riki Akagi(Co-founder & Software Engineer)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Graffer develops software platforms and AI solutions for government and enterprise digital transformation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSTokyo, JP
石井大地(代表取締役・創業者)石井 大地(代表取締役 / 創業者)小寺 広晃(取締役 兼 COO)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Albert provides an operating system for chemists that combines structured data management with AI trained on molecular structures and individual company chemistry datasets.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Alchemist Material develops and sells hydrogen production equipment and IT software solutions.
Circular EconomyCleantechEnergyHardwareTokyo, JP
鈴木達則(Representative Director)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds autonomous systems and AI-powered software for the United States and allied militaries.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFintechGaming
Palmer Luckey(Founder)Brian Schimpf(CEO)in
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
atena is a digital mail management service that receives physical mail at a dedicated address (or collects it from a company's mailbox), notifies recipients via Slack, chat, or web, and offers one-click PDF conversion, forwarding, or disposal.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Aww Inc. creates photorealistic virtual humans using 3D CGI and AI technologies including speech recognition, large language models, and voice synthesis.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
守屋貴行簑田葉月ジューストー沙羅
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Bizpa operates a Japanese-language online catalog of advertising media, listing over 6,600 ad placements searchable by keyword and tag.
AdTechB2B Marketplaces
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
CAPS operates a clinic chain management business, offers corporate health management support services, runs fitness facilities, and provides health education programs in Japan.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
CaTe develops technology-enabled healthcare solutions that help patients continue necessary medical care in their daily lives after hospital discharge.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
寺嶋 一裕(代表取締役CEO)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
CoLab develops robotic systems that automate assembly processes in manufacturing plants, using AI to analyze production data and create value through planning and development consulting.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsKawasaki, JP
Shinji Kawabata
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Factory builds AI-powered software engineering tools designed to automate the software development lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
G.U.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Daimei Inaba(Director)Hidekazu Kondo(Representative Director and President & CEO)Chika Watanabe(Co-founder)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
General Matter develops nuclear energy technology focused on domestic U.S. energy production.
Climate TechDeep TechEnergy
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Genomelink develops a platform that provides individuals with access to and management of their genomic data, leveraging advances in DNA sequencing technology.
BiotechConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Tomohiro Takano(Founder)inKensuke Numakura(Founder)in
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
GITAI develops robotic technologies for space exploration, specializing in robotic solutions for the construction and maintenance of satellites, lunar settlements, and planetary infrastructure.
Deep TechRoboticsSpace TechTorrance, JP
Toyotaka Kozuki(Director)Sho Nakanose(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Yuta Kimura(Director)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Kabuk is an engineering company building technology infrastructure focused on the travel industry.
SaaSTravel & Hospitality
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Kakehashi develops digital transformation products for Japan's approximately 60,000 community pharmacies, focusing on digitization of pharmacy operations and personal health record implementations.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Kikitori is an agricultural technology company that develops SaaS platforms for optimizing farm product distribution and operates retail produce shops in Tokyo.
AgTechCloud ComputingSaaSTokyo, JP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Kyoto Fusioneering develops fusion energy technology and related engineering solutions to enable carbon-neutral power generation and advanced chemical processes such as hydrogen production and carbon capture.
Climate TechDeep TechEnergyKyoto, JP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
MarqVision provides brand protection and intellectual property management services using AI technology for creators, developers, and artists globally.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSLos Angeles, US
Mark Lee(Founder & CEO)inINSUP LEE(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Newmo operates taxi services and autonomous taxi operations in Japan, serving regional transportation needs in areas facing labor shortages and declining population.
B2B MarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Nstock builds infrastructure for Japanese startups, including an equity compensation platform powered by AI and specialists, a secondary market for trading private startup equity, and a product that democratizes investment opportunities in startups.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP
宮田 昇始
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Nutmeg is a tourism DX platform that helps tourism operators—such as theme parks, attractions, transport services, and aquariums—increase direct sales through online booking, electronic ticketing, CRM/marketing automation, and fan-building tools.
Marketing TechSaaSTravel & HospitalityBerkeley, JP
Takashi Nakaguchi(Chief Executive Officer and President)Andrew Spencer(Secretary)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Periodic Labs builds AI scientists and autonomous laboratories to conduct physical science experiments and accelerate materials discovery, aiming to automate design in domains like superconductors and semiconductors.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew Materials
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Point One develops precision navigation technology for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and mobile systems.
AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Aaron Nathan(Co-founder/CTO)inMike KurdzielinKaren LeineweberinRyan DoughertyinBryan Galusha(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJesse Beyroutey(Director)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
primeNumber develops data technology products including cloud ETL platform TROCCO and AI data platform COMETA, serving enterprises seeking to convert business data into actionable insights and growth drivers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Provigate develops a low/non-invasive, low-cost home glucose monitoring service based on weekly glycated albumin (GA) testing from finger-prick blood or saliva samples via mail-in and point-of-care testing, paired with a coaching app and a remote monitoring dashboard for clinicians.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Ramp provides a spend management platform that combines corporate cards, expense reimbursements, receipt capture, and accounting automation into one system, using AI to code transactions and close the books.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSNew York City, US
Karim Atiyeh(Founder)in
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
RENDEZ-VOUS is a platform that reconnects people with the joy and passion of car ownership, moving beyond purely rational metrics to celebrate the emotional and experiential aspects of automotive culture.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP
Takuya Sakimoto(Founder & CEO)
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Roost provides push notification software for websites, with features including geolocation targeting, A/B testing, and audience segmentation.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Tim Varner(Founder/| Growth and Strategy)in
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Seibii operates an on-demand mobile car repair and maintenance service in Japan where customers book online and vetted mechanics travel to their home or workplace to perform the work.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Skysense provides drone-based wildlife deterrence services for specialty crop growers to reduce bird and wildlife damage and improve harvest yields.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics
JustinPhilippePhilipPatrick
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Tokenz provides a payments and compliance platform designed to help merchants expand internationally by managing payments, regulatory requirements, and localization across multiple markets.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Veritus provides AI-powered voice, SMS, email, and chat agents for lenders, banks, and collection agencies to re-engage loan applicants, handle customer service, and manage borrower delinquencies while maintaining regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Joshua March(Founder)inDavid Schlesinger(Founder)inJoseph Stein(Founder)in
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
WOGO is a University of Tokyo–originated startup that builds 3D and AI technology for design and manufacturing workflows, offering tools for automated drawing checking, design verification, 2D drafting and CAD automation, and drawing/design knowledge use.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningConstruction Tech
秦
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Woodstock is a US stock investment app for Japanese retail investors that eliminates trading fees and provides seamless access to global financial markets.
AI & Machine LearningFintechTokyo, JP
Brian Yun(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
PartnerJames Riney· solo GP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesKyoto Fusioneering · forbes.com · Jul 15, 2026
Tokenz · thebridge.jp · Jun 10, 2026
Periodic Labs · letsdatascience.com · May 9, 2026
General Matter · wkms.org · Jan 7, 2026
Point One Navigation · finsmes.com · Nov 21, 2025
Marq Vision · latimes.com · Sep 18, 2025
Veritus · ycombinator.com · Jul 31, 2025
Genomelink · yourroots.com · Jul 1, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Coral Capital invest at?
- Coral Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Coral Capital's typical check size?
- Coral Capital typically writes checks of $1M – $184M.
- What sectors does Coral Capital focus on?
- Coral Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Coral Capital located?
- Coral Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Does Coral Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Coral Capital leads investment rounds.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Coral Capital has written about how Japanese startups can exploit gaps in AI commercialization and deep-tech deployment, while emphasizing that competitive advantage increasingly stems from execution capability and operating in environments with broad scope rather than domain expertise alone. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channel【SmartHR×プレイド×hacomono】「レイターは挑戦できない」は本当か？ AIで再び創業期へ／大企業との違い | Startup Aquarium 2026
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KK Fund is a venture capital firm backing early-stage technology startups in the mobile and internet space across multiple industry sectors, primarily in Southeast Asia, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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