DBJ Capital
Venture capitalTokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage
Investment thesis
DBJ Capital focuses on identifying innovative technologies and businesses with global impact potential. The firm supports entrepreneurs through long-term commitment and combines early-stage seed and Series A investments with later-stage follow-on funding. The firm leverages the DBJ Group's deep sectoral knowledge, industry networks, and relationships spanning from local Japanese regions to global markets to accelerate portfolio company growth.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 12 of 187 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Climate Tech ×2Deep Tech ×2Digital Health ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2Healthtech ×2
HQs:Japan×12
Investments · showing 60 of 187
founders shown can be your intro pathLexxPluss develops autonomous mobile robots and infrastructure systems that enable industrial equipment at factories and logistics hubs to operate independently without human direction. The company addresses labor shortages and productivity challenges in manufacturing and logistics.
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. The company positions this shuttle service as a "fourth public transportation option" to serve communities across Japan and address regional mobility challenges.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP
Koichiro Takahara(CEO)Kenji Hosoda(CTO)Naoyuki Matsukura(CFO)Taiki Inoue(CMO)
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 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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