Fundraising FoxDEEPCORE Inc.
Venture capitalTokyo · Seed–Series A · 28 people tracked
Also known as 株式会社ディープコア
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Investment thesis
DEEPCORE invests primarily in seed to Series A technology startups leveraging AI, especially deep learning, and related technologies. It supports companies across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and logistics that aim to transform industrial structures and address social challenges. Beyond capital, the firm provides hands-on support as a partner to entrepreneurs and operates the KERNEL incubation community, giving AI engineers and researchers the environment and opportunities to launch companies. It also runs accelerator programs geared toward startups with global market ambitions, investing in founders regardless of location or nationality and aiming to catalyze disruptive innovation worldwide.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.
Team · 28 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 12 of 15 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3Hardware ×3Media & Entertainment ×3Climate Tech ×2Cloud Computing ×2Consumer ×2
HQs:Japan×8United States×3
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12023 · 12022 · 12020 · 14 dated
immedio develops an AI-powered inside sales product (also offering features like immedio Forms, immedio Box, and Salesforce integration) that automates the generation of qualified sales meetings for B2B companies.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP
浜田 英揮(代表取締役 (CEO))Hideki Hamada(Representative Director (CEO))
Co-investorsDelight VenturesDnx VenturesG-STARTUP
Neautech operates an online medical beauty treatment platform (ANS.) that connects patients with doctors for skin concerns, develops functional cosmetics based on diagnostic data, and builds healthcare technology infrastructure including AI systems co-developed with Panasonic.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
Akihiro Mizumoto(CEO)Shirika Murayama(Director / ANS. Business Division Head / Physician)Yuko Kanazawa(Director / Medical Platform Business Division Head)
Co-investorsBeyond Next Ventures
WOTA develops small-scale decentralized water recycling systems and autonomous water treatment control systems.
CleantechClimate TechHardwareImpact & Social GoodTokyo, JP
Yosuke Maeda(代表取締役 (Representative Director))前田 瑶介(代表取締役 兼 CEO)in
Co-investorsDevelopment Bank of JapanMitsubishi UFJ Asset ManagementSMBC Nikko SecuritiesSoftBank GroupSumitomo Mitsui Trust BankDentsu Ventures+4 more
Wunderbar is a Japanese company focused on expanding the value and possibilities of intellectual property (IP) using technology.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSTokyo, JP
長尾 慶人(代表取締役CEO)
Co-investorsColopl NextANOBAKAEast VenturesHakuhodo DY Venturesi-nest capitalSBI Shinsei Corporate Investment+1 more
AstroX is a Japanese space transportation company developing hybrid rocket and propulsion technology to build domestic space launch infrastructure.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechMinamisoma, JP
Shobu Oda(Representative Director & CEO)inYutaka Wada(CTO)
Co-investorsANOBAKAG-STARTUPInclusion JapanShizuoka Capital
All-in-one platform offering African importers invoice financing, cross-border payments and end-to-end logistics.
Daniel Kagame Ndahiro(Founder)in
Co-investorsFirst CircleBEENEXT
EmbodyMe develops AI technology to create, replicate, and manipulate digital representations of human characteristics including appearance, voice, and body movements for media production and content creation.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
Issay Yoshida(CEO)in
Co-investorsCanal VenturesKiraboshi CapitalTechstarsIncubate Fund
Halfmore is a subscription app that helps parents turn their children's household chores into IRS-compliant earned income by handling payroll, documentation, recordkeeping, and tax filings.
ConsumerFintechSaaSPalo Alto, US
Jaebum Lee(Founder)inKunal Doshi(Director)Joo Hyun Lee(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesKrew Capital VentureStartXCrew Capital
Naïve is a platform for building and running autonomous agents that coordinate workflows, manage tasks, and control real spending through virtual cards.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Sean Dorje(CEO)inDennis Zax(CTO)in
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesY CombinatorZ21 Ventures468 CapitalChalhoub GroupColumbia Private Trust Custodian FBO Mayank Upadhyay.+8 more
Outerport automates the design of electrical and control systems within heavy industrial equipment, using AI agents to convert specifications into verified CAD drawings and structured design models.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSan Francisco, US
Towaki Takikawa(CEO)inAllen Wang(CTO)
Co-investorsDelight VenturesDG Daiwa VenturesInventum VenturesPioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator+8 more
SOUNDRAW is an AI music generator that creates royalty-free, legally licensed tracks trained exclusively on in-house produced music.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsANOBAKAAPOLLO CAPITALCarbide Venturesmint VCiSGS Investment WorksSMBC Venture Capital
Spatial Pleasure builds the Mobility Intelligence Platform (MIP), which combines pre-built functional micro-components to address recurring operational challenges for transport and logistics operators.
Climate TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Suzuki(CEO / 代表)
Co-investorsDG IncubationG-STARTUPOpen Network LabSpiral CapitalLiving Lab Ventures
RevComm develops voice communication optimization technology powered by AI to reduce friction in communication.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP
武史 会田会田 武史(代表取締役 / CEO)平井 康文(取締役 / プレジデント & COO)重城 聡美(取締役 / CXO)橋本 泰一(取締役 / CAIO)平村 健勝(執行役員 / CTO)
Co-investorsNTT DOCOMO VenturesSony Ventures CorporationGlobal BrainWorld Innovation Lab (WiL)
Other
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has DEEPCORE Inc. made?
- DEEPCORE Inc. has 15 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does DEEPCORE Inc. invest at?
- DEEPCORE Inc. invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does DEEPCORE Inc. focus on?
- DEEPCORE Inc. focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Medical Devices, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
- Where is DEEPCORE Inc. located?
- DEEPCORE Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does DEEPCORE Inc. co-invest with?
- DEEPCORE Inc. most often shares deals with G-STARTUP, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Sony Ventures Corporation, among 12 tracked co-investors.
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