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Delight Ventures

Venture capital

Tokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth

Also known as 株式会社デライト・ベンチャーズ

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Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
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$429K – $312M
HQ
Tokyo, JP
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2019
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$100M
Tracked investments
72

What they invest in

from 50 of 72 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×22SaaS ×22Enterprise Software ×12Healthtech ×8Advanced Manufacturing ×6Consumer ×6Cybersecurity ×6Digital Health ×6

HQs:Japan×38United States×4Malaysia×2United Kingdom×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 23 portfolio companies
65%
solo founders
15 of 23 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×152 founders×63 founders×14+ founders×1

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×2

Investments · 72 tracked

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Chompy, Inc.chompy-inc.com✓ verified

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)Tatsuya Yagi(Founder)in八木 達也(取締役CTO)

Co-investorsCoral CapitalANRIDCM VenturesGreenoaksW Inc.

Coopelcoopel.ai✓ verified

Coopel provides a cloud-based RPA (robotic process automation) service for businesses to automate work tasks.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

橋本 久茂(代表取締役 (CEO))

Co-investorsColopl Next

Cosomil, Inc.cosomil.com✓ verified

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)

Co-investorsCoral CapitalANRI

immedioimmedio.io✓ verified

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-investorsDnx VenturesDEEPCORE Inc.

ROUTE06route06.co.jpin𝕏✓ verified

ROUTE06 builds AI-driven development platforms (Acsim, Giselle, Liam) and provides consulting, enterprise system development, and DX support services for large companies.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP

遠藤 崇史(代表取締役 (CEO/Founder))松本 均(取締役 (Co-founder))重岡 正(取締役CTO (Co-founder))Tadashi Shigeoka(Founder)in見浪 康平(執行役員CFO)Takafumi Endoin

Co-investorsALL STAR SAAS FUNDGenesia VenturesJAFCO GroupMitsubishi UFJ CapitalMizuho CapitalSMBC Venture Capital

株式会社Meshmesh-corp.com𝕏✓ verified

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)

Co-investorsCoral CapitalW Inc.

㈱Shippioshippio.ioin𝕏Oct 2025

Shippio operates as a digital freight forwarder in Japan, offering cloud software and international logistics (forwarding) operations to shippers and logistics providers.

AI & Machine LearningFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP

Takanori Sato(Founder)inTakashi TsuchiyaTsuyoshi Niwa

Co-investors500 GlobalCoral CapitalDBJ CapitalDnx VenturesGlobis Capital PartnersNew Commerce Ventures+8 more

A-SEEDSa-seeds.co.jp

A-SEEDS is a Shinshu University spin-out developing non-viral gene-modified immune cell therapies, including non-viral CAR-T cell products, to treat pediatric and young-adult cancers, including solid tumors, that lack effective treatments.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesMatsumoto, JP

Yozo Nakazawa(Founder & Director; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Shinshu University)Shigeki Yagyu(Representative Director (CEO))Takuji Achiha(Chief Development Officer)Kiyohito Tani(Chief Operating Officer)

Co-investorsNippon Venture CapitalOSAKA University Venture Capital

ANCHI VTuberのためのデジタルグッズ販売所「streamart」を展開し、世界中のバーチャルタレントを支援streamart.tokyo
Aniseanisehealth.coin

Anise Health offers culturally-responsive online therapy and health coaching designed for the Asian American community, matching adults with licensed therapists and certified coaches trained in cultural sensitivity.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Alice Zhang(Co-Founder & CEO)inNisha Desai(Co-Founder & COO)Randy Wong(Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsCeltic House Asia PartnersHow Women InvestKicker VenturesLotus Venture Partners37 AngelsGold House Ventures+1 more

Anyplaceanyplace.comin𝕏

Anyplace offers move-in ready furnished apartments for stays of 30 days or longer, each equipped with a dedicated workspace and private high-speed internet.

MarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Koichi Tanaka(Director)Satoru Naito(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Michael Savino(Director)

Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersUpHonest Capital

Beatrustbeatrust.comin𝕏

Beatrust provides a comprehensive solution that uses generative AI to visualize employee skills and experience from internal information, enabling collaboration and optimizing human capital allocation within organizations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechTokyo, JP

Masato Kume(Founder)in

Co-investorsDnx VenturesGlobal BrainPKSHA Technology Capital

Casiecasie.jp𝕏

Casie operates an art rental subscription service in Japan, delivering original paintings from around 1,500 mostly emerging artists to consumers on a monthly plan.

ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesKyoto, JP

藤本 翔(代表取締役 (CEO))清水 宏輔(取締役 共同創業者 (Co-founder & Director))

Co-investorsANOBAKA

Cloudbase AWS、GCPなどクラウド資産の可視化及びセキュリティリスクを監視・検出するサービスを開発・提供cloudbase.co.jp

Cloudbase develops a security product aimed at addressing cloud security risks that hinder cloud-native development.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsDnx Ventures

ColorSing株式会社colorsing.com𝕏

ColorSing is a live-streaming mobile app focused specifically on singing, where users ("Lシンガー"/singing streamers) broadcast performances and earn cash-convertible "diamond" rewards.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Co-investorsmint VCGenesia Ventures

CUSTAcusta.comin

CUSTA develops an end-to-end order management platform that enables planning, creation, and production of customized items.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesE-commerceSaaSKuala Lumpur, MY

Cho Karazawa(Head of Merchandise Business)Chin Wye Jin(Head of Product)

Co-investorsGlobal Brain

Eight Labcarefor.health

Carefor is a Japanese corporate wellness service that sends nationally licensed therapists to workplaces for short 15-minute body care sessions, combined with health surveys, nutrition/health guidance, and mental health and harassment consultation for employees.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

EX-Fusionex-fusion.com

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))

Co-investorsMiyako CapitalMPowerOSAKA University Venture CapitalShizuoka Capital

FOODCODEfoodcode.jp

Co-investorsMirai Creation FundScrum Ventures

Fusefuseinsight.comin

Fuse uses AI and automation to provide price transparency in US healthcare by determining accurate insurance benefits, detecting underpayments, and delivering cost estimates to patients before treatment.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaSLondon, GB

Sho Sugihara(Founder)inOscar Wilsby(Founder)in

Co-investorsTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorCommerce VenturesFootworkLowercarbon CapitalNextView Ventures+1 more

Glidelyglidely.aiin

Glidely offers AI sourcing agents that automate competitive three-bid RFQs and catalog price comparisons for MRO parts and direct materials, running quotes across a manufacturer's already-approved suppliers.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

Hubbithubbit.io

Hubbit develops and operates AI-based applications and services focused on end-of-life care, including senior-oriented tablets, data analytics and reporting, and workflow efficiency tools for medical and nursing care facilities.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechTokyo, JP

臼井 貴紀(代表 (Representative))

Logomixlogomix.bioin

Genome engineering-based drug discovery and biomanufacturing R&D support.

Taiki Ishikura(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Aozora Corporate InvestmentGlobis Capital PartnersMIRAI SOUZOUUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

LUCAジャパンluca.incin

LUCA offers an online investment portfolio simulator that lets users build asset allocations across stocks, bonds, real estate and other private assets and project long-term growth, including downside/worst-case risk scenarios.

FintechSaaS

MEMORY LABmemorylab.jp
Momentormomentor.co.jp
NaLaLys AIを活用した企業のコンプライアンスを高度化、効率化するためのSaaSプラットフォームを展開nalalys.comin𝕏

Nalalys is a company focused on preventing fraud and creating fair, safe business environments through technology.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS

長谷島 良治(代表取締役 CEO/Founder)

Co-investorsDnx VenturesMPower

Naturenature.global𝕏

Nature Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells IoT devices and operates an energy management business.

EnergyHardwareIoTYokohama, JP

Haruumi Shiode(Representative (CEO))

Co-investorsEnergy & Environment Investment

Oceanocean.inc𝕏

Co-investorsZ Venture Capital

OptQCoptqc.com

OptQC develops optical quantum computers aimed at practical societal implementation, addressing energy efficiency and computational capacity limits through a scalable photonic approach to quantum computing.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechQuantum ComputingTokyo, JP

Hiroshi Takase(Representative Director & CEO)Akira Furusawa(Director)Warit Asavanant(Founder)inWarit Asabapote(Director & CTO)

Co-investorsGlobal BrainUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

OSHIAIoshi-ai.comMar 2025

OSHIAI operates a mobile app that lets fans chat with "AI" versions of real idols, VTubers, artists, and livers — AI personas that reproduce the personality and speech of active talents.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyTokyo, JP

Ryota Arashi(Representative (代表))

OTOEARTHoto.earth
Otomootomohealth.comin

Otomo Health builds AI voice technology based on large language models to support medical offices, providers, and patients across the care journey.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsRoo Capital

Outerportouterport.comin𝕏

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(Co-Founder / CEO)in

Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorScript Capital

Runetalerunetale.comin

Runetale provides a secure mesh network (VPN) that automates point-to-point connectivity with zero configuration, using WireGuard-based peer-to-peer encryption and least-privilege access.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Co-investorsCarbide Ventures

SALESCOREsalescore.jp𝕏

SALESCORE is a sales enablement SaaS that integrates with SFA/CRM systems to collect and analyze sales data, identify the drivers of revenue, and systematize methodologies for sales teams.

Data & InfrastructureSaaSSales Tech

Sotassotas.co.jp

Sotas offers software for the chemical industry, including tools that automate chemical regulatory compliance (SDS creation, applicability determination, chemSHERPA support), a materials database of over 30,000 entries for material selection and alternative sourcing, and ChemMart for chemical trading.

Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsSaaS

Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersSamurai Incubate

STRACT, Inc.stract.co.jp

Co-investorsCoral Capital

Tenpcttenpct.jp
Tensortensorenergy.jpin

Tensor Energy builds an operating system for sustainable energy management using technology and partnerships to achieve carbon neutrality.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCloud ComputingEnergy福岡市 (Fukuoka), JP

Nana Hori(Founder)in

Co-investorsDnx VenturesGlobal BrainGenesia VenturesLvna Capital

THAai-syacho.com
TYPICA Holdingstypica.jp𝕏

TYPICA operates an online direct-trade platform connecting coffee producers worldwide with roasters, letting roasters buy rare specialty green coffee directly from as little as a single jute bag.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesFoodTech

Co-investorsShizuoka CapitalEnergy & Environment Investment

VALANCEvalance.co.jp
Woodstockwoodstock.clubin𝕏

Woodstock operates a mobile app for Japanese retail investors to trade US stocks, aiming to lower fees and barriers to global financial markets.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechTokyo, JP

Brian Yoon(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))

ZENKIGENzenkigen.co.jp

ZENKIGEN is a Japanese company that develops human-centered technology combining IT, science, and design, focused on products and services related to work and hiring for both individuals and companies.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP

野澤 比日樹(代表取締役 CEO)Takahiro Mizuno(Founder)in水野 宇広(取締役)

Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersPKSHA Technology Capital

Zeroboard Inc.zeroboard.jpin𝕏

Zeroboard provides a suite of software products for sustainability management, including GHG emissions calculation across supply chains, carbon footprint analysis, and ESG data collection and disclosure to meet regulations such as the EU CSRD and Japan's SSBJ.

CleantechClimate TechSaaS

Co-investorsCoral CapitalDBJ CapitalInclusion Japan

zoobazooba.ai

株式会社zooba operates a service supporting the operation of corporate information systems (IT operations), offered to enterprises with a free trial and product documentation.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTachikawa (Tokyo), JP

名和 彩音(代表取締役CEO (Founder & CEO))バラミ アラシ(CTO)

カウシェkauche.com

Kauche Farm is a gamified mobile app feature integrated into the Kauche app where users nurture virtual crops through daily watering and quests to earn free product coupons.

ConsumerGamingMarketplacesSocialTokyo, JP

Kempei Monna(Founder)in

Co-investorsDentsu VenturesGlobal BrainMobile Internet Capital, Inc.New Commerce VenturesPrime PartnersSony Ventures Corporation

クラフトバンクcraft-bank.com

Craft Bank provides construction-industry-specific management support, including its Craft Bank Office tool for job-level cost management, daily reporting via LINE, plus back-office outsourcing and recruitment support.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS

Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Coreline Ventures

ストリーモstriemo.com

Co-investorsMIRAI SOUZOU

スナックミーsnaq.me𝕏

snaq.me is a subscription snack-box service that delivers a monthly rotating selection of eight bite-sized natural snacks made without artificial sweeteners, flavors, preservatives, or bleaching agents.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsDBJ Capital

スマート修繕smart-shuzen.jp

Smart Shuzen provides quotation, comparison, and construction support services for large-scale repairs and shared facility work on apartments and buildings, along with building diagnostic services including drone-based facade inspections and building replacement value visualization.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechPropTechTokyo, JP

Co-investorsGlobal Brain

ソラメドsoramed.jp
トランスエヌtrans-n.aiin

Trans-N is a team combining AI, consulting, and creative expertise to develop products.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

那 小川(Cofounder & CEO)孫 又晗(Cofounder & CTO)

Co-investorsUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator

パートナープロップ 次世代PRM(パートナー関係管理システム)の提供を通じて、企業間共創を促進する社会の実現を目指すpartner-prop.com𝕏

PartnerProp offers an AI-powered partner marketing platform based on the ELG (Ecosystem-Led Growth) model that helps manufacturers and their sales partners generate more deals through a reseller/distributor channel.

Marketing TechSaaSSales Tech

Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Genesia Ventures

ビー・インフォマティカ (Bee Informatica)bee-informatica.comin

Bee Informatica, operating as fundingbee, provides financing to small, medium, and micro SMEs in Malaysia.

FintechImpact & Social GoodKuala Lumpur, MY

Fumiko Inada(Founder)

Co-investorsX-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Delight Ventures made?
Delight Ventures has 71 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Delight Ventures invest at?
Delight Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is Delight Ventures's typical check size?
Delight Ventures typically writes checks of $429K – $312M.
What sectors does Delight Ventures focus on?
Delight Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Delight Ventures located?
Delight Ventures is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
Who does Delight Ventures co-invest with?
Delight Ventures most often shares deals with Dnx Ventures, Coral Capital, Global Brain, among 59 tracked co-investors.

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Delight Ventures has recently covered three startup ventures: OSHIAI, which combines fan culture with AI-powered creator communication; ABABA, a hiring platform addressing job search mismatch for finalists; and DelightX, a program supporting Japanese entrepreneurs launching AI businesses in Silicon Valley. AI summary

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