DG Daiwa Ventures
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Also known as 株式会社DG Daiwa Ventures
Investment thesis
DG Daiwa Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in startups, with activity in domestic (Japanese) and global markets and a track record of portfolio IPOs, M&As, and unicorns.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 89 of 142 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×37Fintech ×24Enterprise Software ×23SaaS ×22Consumer ×16Deep Tech ×13Healthtech ×10Creator Economy ×8
HQs:United States×35Japan×28South Korea×3Nigeria×3France×2Singapore×2
Investments · 142 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12020 · 12015 · 13 dated
BEAM Technologies develops semiconductor manufacturing platforms that leverage microgravity in space to produce high-quality compound semiconductors for AI data centers, next-generation communications, and power conversion applications.
Deep TechSemiconductorsSpace TechTokyo, JP
Kazuki Iimura(CEO & Founder)Yūji Itokazu(Director, CTO & CRO)Kyōichi Kinoshita(Director of Technology)
i3DESIGN is a digital innovation partner that provides software development and UI/UX design services, including cloud services, mobile app development, and metaverse/xR solutions for enterprise clients.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
Yoichiro Shiba(代表取締役社長 CEO)
Imiron develops formal verification and mathematical modelling technology for learning-enabled, mission-critical systems, applying formal methods to system design and verification.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechDeveloper ToolsSaaSTokyo, JP
Ichiro Hasuo(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)Masakazu Adachi(Co-founder & CEO)James Haydon(Co-founder & CTO)
Jamm is a Tokyo-based fintech company building a payment product for Japan's market, focused on secure authentication, low fees by removing intermediaries, and payments made without lending to users.
FintechTokyo, JP
橋爪 捷(代表取締役 (CEO))
Morus Inc. is a Japanese company established in April 2021 and led by CEO Ryo Sato.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechSector AgnosticWellness & Fitness
Kunihiro Shiomi(Co-founder (Professor, Shinshu University))Ryo Sato(CEO)
BEAM Technologies develops a semiconductor manufacturing platform leveraging microgravity in space to produce high-quality compound semiconductors for AI data centers, next-generation communications, and decarbonization applications.
Deep TechSemiconductorsSpace TechTokyo, JP
飯村 一樹(代表取締役CEO)糸数 雄吏(取締役 CTO & CRO)木下 恭一(技術統括ディレクター)
Nanameue, Inc. develops mobile apps and web services.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSocialTokyo, JP
Takahiro IshihamaKenji Higuchi
Allara provides virtual specialized care for women's health, particularly hormonal and metabolic conditions like PCOS, combining medical expertise from OBGYNs, endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians with personalized lifestyle and nutrition planning.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
ARUM Inc. develops ARUMCODE, an AI software product for the manufacturing industry, along with machine tools and automation systems for production processes.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareNew MaterialsRoboticsSaaSKanazawa, JP
平山 京幸(代表)Takayuki Hirayama(CEO & COO)Isamu Nishida(CTO (Software))Shingo Tokuda(CTO (Hardware))
Asha Health provides AI-powered software that automates clinical workflows and administrative tasks for medical practices.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechNew York City, US
Akkshay Khoslaa(Founder)inGokul Kumarresen(Founder)in
Autosana provides automated end-to-end testing for mobile and web applications, generating and executing tests directly from code changes across iOS, Android, and web platforms.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Yuvan Sundrani(Founder)inJason Steinberg(Founder)in
BeeSafe AI operates a fraud prevention platform that identifies mule accounts and fraudulent infrastructure by engaging directly with scammers in real-time.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Daniel Spokoyny(Founder & CEO)inAriana Mirian(Founder)inNikolai Vogler(Founder)in
Blockstream develops Bitcoin wallet and hardware security solutions, including a mobile app and Jade hardware wallet for self-custody of digital assets.
Crypto & Web3FintechHardware
Luminoso is a customer experience (CX) company that works with local and global customers through a network of strategic and technology partners.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Life Log Technology develops "Calomeal" (カロミル), a health-management app that uses AI and machine learning to recognize and quantify the nutritional content of meals for diet and nutrition tracking.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP
Shigeyuki Tanahashi(Co-Founder & CEO (Representative Director))Kodai Aman(Co-Founder & CTO (Director))Shinichiro Kosuge(COO)Masaya Takinami(CDO)Yoshitomo Aoki(CIO)
Candle is a mobile app designed for couples that provides daily games, conversation prompts, date ideas, and shared memory storage to strengthen romantic relationships.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Alex Ruber(Co-Founder and CEO)inParth Chopra(Co-Founder and CTO)in
Conductor develops AI algorithms and control software for quantum computing, helping researchers and engineers optimize qubit architectures and scaling in semiconductor-based quantum systems.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum ComputingSan Francisco, US
Brandon Severin(Co-Founder & CEO)inJoel Pendleton(Co-Founder and CTO)in
Cookdash helps restaurants increase their delivery sales through branding, marketing, and technology solutions.
FoodTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Angus Davis(Director)Vamsi Gadiraju(Executive Officer, Director)Raghav Poddar(Executive Officer, Director)
A cryptocurrency trading and payment platform integrated with PayPal, enabling users to buy, sell, and spend Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins at millions of merchants.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Bonterra Deed is a platform that unifies employee giving, volunteering, grantmaking, and corporate social responsibility initiatives for organizations.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaSNew York City, US
Deevee Kashi(Founder)inAske Ertmann(Founder)inSteve Liu(Founder)in
A platform addressing inefficiencies in veterinary care by improving access to pet healthcare services and the working conditions of veterinary professionals.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Rakesh Tondon(Founder)inHetal Shah(Founder)incharlie bowman(Founder)
EastMeetEast (EME Hive) is a dating app that matches Asian singles based on cultural criteria.
ConsumerMarketplacesSocialNew York, US
Mariko Tokioka(Founder)Ejima Kentaro(Executive Officer, Director)Kenji Yamazaki(Director)
FIRST CVC operates a community for corporate venture capital professionals and supports Japanese corporates in launching and running CVC programs, while helping startups with business partnerships and fundraising.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSTokyo, JP
Kazuyoshi Yamada(代表取締役 (CEO))Shohei Fujiwara(取締役COO (COO))
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
GenomeMiner develops A.I.-driven bioinformatics and genome mining software, using DNA sequencing and proprietary data from organisms in subtropical Okinawa to identify and produce valuable natural products.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechCloud ComputingDeep TechTokyo, JP
Eli(Co-founder)Nick(Co-founder)Justin(Co-founder)
Glorang provides AI-powered education infrastructure that automates administrative and content creation tasks for educational institutions.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Hwang Tae-il(CEO)
Grabion develops Propo Base, an AI-powered SaaS platform for public sector procurement that assists private companies with government bidding and proposal management, and helps government agencies improve specification writing and knowledge management.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaSTokyo, JP
木村 晃久金岡 慧高山 慶介
Happiest Baby manufactures smart sleep products for infants, including the SNOO bassinet which uses gentle motion and swaddling to help babies sleep safely.
ConsumerHardware
Harper Insure is an insurance broker that uses data analytics and human expertise to match commercial clients with appropriate insurance carriers and coverage.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSan Francisco, US
Dakotah Rice(Founder)inTushar Nair(Founder)in
Helium Health provides healthcare technology for clinicians, governments, and public health stakeholders across Africa, including an electronic medical records/operating system (HeliumOS) and a provider-patient platform (HeliumDoc).
Digital HealthFintechHealthtechLA, NG
Adegoke Olubusi(Founder/CEO)inDimeji Sofowora(Founder/COO)in
Idein develops Actcast, an edge AI platform that runs deep learning on low-cost edge devices (such as Raspberry Pi) with a marketplace of vendor apps for collecting and analyzing real-world data.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechIoTTokyo, JP
中村 晃一(代表取締役 / CEO)山田 康之(取締役 / CTO)姜 太一(執行役員 / CFO)
Iliad develops Aqueduct, a node-based procedural material engine with integrated AI capabilities for creating and editing custom textures and physically-based rendering (PBR) materials.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareGamingPittsburgh, US
Matthew Turnshek(Founder)in
Brandazine connects fashion and lifestyle brands with curated influencers to create authentic, organic branded content through showroom, store, and studio services.
Creator EconomyMarketing Tech
Infina operates a fintech platform offering yield-generating accounts and integrated investment tools for retail users in Vietnam.
FintechHo Chi Minh City, VN
James Vuong(Founder/CEO)in
Intellect provides mental health support solutions for workplaces and individuals, offering employee assistance programs combined with self-care platforms and coaching/therapy sessions.
HealthtechHR TechMental HealthSaaSSingapore, SG
Theodoric Chew(Founder)inAnurag Chutani(Founder)in
Karbon Card provides financial services for cross-border payments, including foreign payment collection and sending, corporate cards, and cloud billing optimization.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBengaluru, IN
Pei-fu Hsieh(Founder)in
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesNaïve · techcrunch.com · Aug 6, 2026
Tornyol · wilsonsmedia.com · Jul 18, 2026
River Financial · thecooldown.com · Jul 18, 2026
Infina · investing.com · Jul 18, 2026
Skild AI · techfundingnews.com · Jul 17, 2026
Pump.co · sussexexpress.co.uk · Jul 16, 2026
Lumina · afrotech.com · Jul 16, 2026
Iliad · globalcapital.com · Jul 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does DG Daiwa Ventures invest at?
- DG Daiwa Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does DG Daiwa Ventures focus on?
- DG Daiwa Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Mental Health, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Does DG Daiwa Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, DG Daiwa Ventures leads investment rounds.
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