DBJ Capital
Corporate VCTokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage
Also known as DBJキャピタル株式会社
Investment thesis
DBJ Capital pursues innovative technologies and businesses with the aim of creating significant global impact. It primarily makes new investments at the seed and early stages while also actively pursuing follow-on investments at the middle and later stages, supporting startups' growth over the long term. Leveraging the DBJ Group's deep sector knowledge, industry networks, and partnerships spanning Japan's regions and global markets, the firm accelerates portfolio companies' growth. As the venture capital arm of the DBJ Group, which balances profitability with public benefit, it complements the creditworthiness of startups in their relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 19 of 172 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Biotech ×3Climate Tech ×3Consumer ×3Deep Tech ×3Fintech ×3SaaS ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2
HQs:Japan×18
Investments · 172 tracked
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LexxPluss develops autonomous mobile robots and infrastructure systems that enable industrial equipment at factories and logistics hubs to operate independently without human direction.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsTokyo, JP
Masaya Aso(CEO)
NearMe operates a shared shuttle service powered by proprietary AI that matches people with rides to reduce inefficient transportation and provide affordable, convenient mobility.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP
Koichiro Takahara(CEO)Kenji Hosoda(CTO)Naoyuki Matsukura(CFO)Taiki Inoue(CMO)
Develops a PCR-based chromosome testing technology called SinChro™ that measures cellular aging to assess natural fertility potential.
BiotechFemTechMedical Devices
Smart Energy K.K. provides operations and maintenance (O&M) services for solar and other renewable power plants, brokers power plant sales, and offers asset management and a cloud service supporting new-electricity retail businesses.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does DBJ Capital invest at?
- DBJ Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is DBJ Capital's typical check size?
- DBJ Capital typically writes checks of $2.7M – $354M.
- What sectors does DBJ Capital focus on?
- DBJ Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is DBJ Capital located?
- DBJ Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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