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 111 of 143 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×44Fintech ×28SaaS ×28Enterprise Software ×23Consumer ×19Deep Tech ×16Healthtech ×14Digital Health ×12
HQs:United States×41Japan×37South Korea×4Singapore×4India×3Nigeria×3
Who they back
founder profiles across 74 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×272 founders×363 founders×84+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 74 founders with education data
University of California, Berkeley ×7Stanford University ×5University of Cambridge ×4CentraleSupélec ×3Imperial College London ×3The Wharton School ×3University of Benin ×3University of Maryland ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 81 founders with career history
Goldman Sachs ×5ogaVenue ×4Facebook ×3Google ×3The OGA Brand Inc - OGA Hotels ×3Apple ×2Cambrium ×2Carnegie Mellon University ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
11 founders hold a PhD · 10 hold an MBA (of 80 with degree data)
Investments · 143 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)
Co-investorsTokyo University of Science Innovation Capital
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)
Co-investorsMizuho Capital
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)inMasakazu Adachi(Co-founder & CEO)James Haydon(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsMitsubishi UFJ CapitalThe Gogin Capital
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))
Co-investorsANRIXTech VenturesCoreline Ventures
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)in
Co-investorsANRIGlobisHachijuni CapitalMizuho CapitalSamurai IncubateSMBC Venture Capital+1 more
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)
Co-investorsTokyo University of Science Innovation Capital
Nanameue, Inc. develops mobile apps and web services.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSocialTokyo, JP
Takahiro IshihamaTAKAHIRO ISHIHAMA(Founder)inKenji Higuchi
Co-investorsSkyland VenturesAkatsukiEast VenturesFFG Venture Business PartnersSBI Investmentmint VC+1 more
Conocer (コノセル) provides education combining people, physical spaces, and technology, aiming to make data-driven ("scientific") education standard and help learners achieve success experiences through learning.
EdTech
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalFIRSTLIGHT CapitalOriental Land InnovationsGenesia Ventures
Copenhagen-based biomanufacturing company combining AI-driven molecule discovery with in-house scale-up and production.
Sector AgnosticCopenhagen, DK
Co-investorsACME Capital
Airmeet is a virtual events platform that enables investors, incubators, and accelerators to host immersive online events for networking, collaboration, and mentorship.
Future of WorkSaaS
Lalit Mangal(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAccelBetter CapitalCalm VenturesFlucas VenturesGemba Capital Venture PartnersGlobal Brain+5 more
Co-investorsDG IncubationOpen Network Lab
Akili Interactive develops digital medicine delivered through video game experiences, combining neuroscience with interactive technology as a therapeutic treatment.
Digital HealthGamingHealthtech
Co-investorsEvidity Health CapitalJAZZ Venture PartnersMachina VenturesWalnut Venture AssociatesM Ventures
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
Rachel Blank(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesCalm VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGV (Google Ventures)HOF CapitalIndex Ventures+4 more
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
Co-investorsY CombinatorOlive Tree CapitalTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Reach Capital
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
Co-investorsY Combinator468 CapitalDeVC
Co-investorsCollab+CurrencyNotation CapitalUnderscore VCDell Technologies Capital
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
Co-investorsDniproY Combinator
Blockstream builds infrastructure and products for the Bitcoin ecosystem, including a wallet app for managing bitcoin and Liquid assets and a hardware wallet for self-custody.
Crypto & Web3FintechHardwareMontreal, KY
Adam Back(Co-founder & CEO)Erik Svenson(Founder)inAustin Hill(Director, President and Chief Executive Officer)Shahir Guindi(Secretary)Hammie Hill(Director and Chief Financial Officer)Reid Hoffman(Director)
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Blockchain CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Digital Currency GroupFulgur VenturesFuture Perfect Ventures+3 more
Bunzz provides a platform for developers to find, deploy, and manage reviewed smart contracts across EVM-compatible blockchains via a GUI, along with an AI-based smart contract audit service and LLM-powered contract documentation generation.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Developer Tools
Co-investorsAPOLLO CAPITALHyperithmmint VCSpiral Ventures
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
Co-investorsOpen Field CapitalRaptor Group
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)
Cambrium designs and produces enzymes, polymers, and peptides using a molecular design platform and biological systems, aiming to create high-performance materials.
BiotechDeep TechNew Materials
Mitchell Duffy(Founder)inCharlie Cotton, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsEarth Venture CapitalGradient VenturesJuniperSBI Ventures Europe GmbHTranspose Platform ManagementHOF Capital+2 more
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
Co-investorsY CombinatorProgressionTechstars
ClipLine operates a video-based training and operations platform ("動画経営") aimed at improving productivity in service industries such as retail.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Co-investorsCanal VenturesDBJ CapitalMPowerIncubate Fund
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
Co-investorsMyAsiaVCOlive Tree CapitalOUTBOUND CAPITALOxonian VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator
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)
Co-investorsDentsu VenturesUntroD Capital
A consumer crypto feature that lets users buy, sell, send, and receive cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and PayPal USD (PYUSD), and spend crypto balances at merchants accepting PayPal.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupIlluminate Financial
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
Co-investorsEarlybird Venture CapitalPruVen Capital PartnersSquareOneY CombinatorACE & Company
Whitelabel buy-now-pay-later platform for retail finance at the point of sale.
Christer Holloman(Founder)Todd Latham(CEO)
Co-investorsDawn CapitalDN CapitalFINTECH CircleGlobal BrainGreen Shores CapitalMangrove Capital Partners+5 more
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)
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersVU Venture PartnersY CombinatorCathexis Ventures
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)KENTARO EJIMA(Executive Officer, Director)MARIKO TOKIOKA(Executive Officer, Director)KENJI YAMAZAKI(Director)
BoardKenji Yamazaki(Director)
Co-investorsMobile Internet Capital, Inc.
Entrupy offers AI-based authentication technology that verifies luxury goods such as bags, leather goods, sneakers, and apparel to detect counterfeits and prevent return fraud.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityRetail TechNew York City, US
Lakshminarayanan Subramanian(Executive Officer, Director)Vidyuth Srinivasan(Founder)inAshlesh Sharma(Founder)in
Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalSwift Ventures
Fairy Devices develops integrated software and hardware that connects people and machines, focused on AI technologies that accurately convey what people see, hear, and feel to AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
Masato Fujino(Founder)in
Co-investorsZ Venture Capital
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)inTakamasa KudoYuta Matsuda
Co-investors500 GlobalBrighter CapitalCoral CapitalLair East LabsLifeX VenturesMetaplanet+2 more
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)
Co-investorsPKSHA Technology Capital
GoSats operates a rewards platform that gives users bitcoin cashback when they make purchases at merchant partners in India.
E-commerceFintechDubai, AE
Mohammed Roshan(Founder)inRoshni Aslam(Founder)in
Co-investorsDraper DragonFlucas VenturesGossamer CapitalKube VCY CombinatorFirst Check Ventures+1 more
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
Co-investorsANOBAKA
Griffin is a banking-as-a-service platform offering API-based banking infrastructure for fintechs and other businesses to embed banking and financial products.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB
David Jarvis(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inAllen Rohner(Founder & Chief Technology Officer)Phoebe Wallis(Chief Revenue Officer)Ed Carter(Chief Operating Officer)Dora Grant(Chief Risk Officer)Rob VanBreda(Interim Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsNotion CapitalCrane Venture PartnersInsiders VenturesNordicNinjaOutrun VenturesPortfolio Ventures+1 more
Habitto offers a mobile financial service in Japan combining a savings account with a stated 0.7% interest rate, a VISA debit card with 0.8% cashback, and one-on-one financial advisory covering investing, saving, insurance, and life planning.
ConsumerFintechInsurTech
Co-investorsAnthemis VentureGMO VenturePartnersQED InvestorsSaison CapitalScrum Ventures
Happiest Baby manufactures smart sleep products for infants, including the SNOO bassinet which uses gentle motion and swaddling to help babies sleep safely.
ConsumerHardware
Co-investorsGreycroftLauder PartnersLux CapitalMaywic Select InvestmentsObvious VenturesCalibrate Ventures
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
Co-investorsLobster CapitalOlive Tree CapitalOutset CapitalY Combinator10x Founders468 Capital+3 more
Co-investorsEvolvence India FundTrifecta Capital Advisors
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
Co-investorsAngaza CapitalCapria VenturesDraper AssociatesVentureSouqY CombinatorACE & Company+1 more
Homage provides home care services—including personal care, nursing, and therapy—matching families with screened care professionals through a mobile app.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesSingapore, SG
Tong Duong(Founder)in
Co-investorsGolden Gate Ventures500 GlobalHealthXCapitalSheares Healthcare Group
Homage provides on-demand home care services in Singapore, including personal care, nursing, and therapy, matching families with screened care professionals through a mobile app.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesSingapore, SG
Gillian TeeHomage Investor relations Not neededLily PhangTong Duong
Co-investors500 GlobalAngelCentral
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)Koichi Nakamura(Founder)in山田 康之(取締役 / CTO)姜 太一(執行役員 / CFO)
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundOpen Network LabSony Ventures CorporationAozora Corporate InvestmentHakuhodo DY Ventures
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
Co-investorsAmino CapitalY Combinator
Brandazine connects fashion and lifestyle brands with curated influencers to create authentic, organic branded content through showroom, store, and studio services.
Creator EconomyMarketing Tech
Co-investorsDnx Ventures
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
Co-investors1982 VenturesAppWorks VenturesMyAsiaVCPeak XV PartnersSaison CapitalVenturra+1 more
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
Co-investorsHOF CapitalK3 VenturesMS&AD VenturesY CombinatorDell Technologies CapitalICONIQ+2 more
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsAspenwoodHummer Winblad Venture Partners (HWVP)ANRIHummer Winblad Venture PartnersXTech Ventures
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)inBo Li(Founder)
Co-investors2am VCAmino CapitalAvenir Growth CapitalEmles Venture PartnersOlive Tree CapitalSommet AB+3 more
Keye is an AI-powered due diligence platform that transforms raw deal files and financial data into structured, actionable insights for private equity investors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US
Rohan Parikh(Founder)inConor Brown(Founder)inLalit Lal(Cofounder, CTO)inPaolo Fornasini(Founder)Rohan Parikh, CFA(Founder)in
Co-investorsDunamu & PartnersEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Lobster CapitalY CombinatorGeneral Catalyst
Knowtex provides enterprise clinical AI infrastructure that automates documentation, coding, and administrative workflows across healthcare systems by processing clinical dialogue and unifying fragmented EHR data.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Caroline Zhang(Founder)inJocelyn Kang(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Lekondo is a project working at the intersection of technology and art, exploring how fashion shapes the relationship between language and identity.
ConsumerSocialNew York City, US
Mitchell Overfield(Founder)
Lenco provides multi-currency banking services to African businesses, enabling them to manage vendor payments, cross-border transactions, and access financing.
FintechLagos, NG
Andrew Airelobhegbe(Founder)inImpact Airelobhegbe(Founder)inGodstime Asine(Founder)inPraise Osagie(Founder)in
Co-investorsFirst CircleFlucas VenturesKube VCLoftyInc CapitalTechstarsY Combinator+1 more
Lilac provides GPU compute infrastructure for startups, offering dedicated GPU VMs, bare-metal nodes, and private clusters with flexible capacity management options.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Ryan Ewing(Founder)inLucas Ewing(Founder)in
Co-investorsLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalY Combinator468 CapitalPresidio Ventures
Lingble provides a global eCommerce solution and managed services, offering brands a unified cross-border online store with localized entry points based on geography while coordinating with local retailers and distributors.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceRetail TechSaaS
LumiBot provides a video-AI copilot system that tracks hand movements to assist workers in manual manufacturing operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesRoboticsSaaSSingapore, SG
Aswin Andrison(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCraft Ventures
Magic Hour is an AI-powered video creation platform that enables users to generate videos from ideas without requiring extensive production expertise.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Runbo Li(Founder)inDavid Hu(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorACTAI VenturesTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)
Martini is an AI video creation platform designed for filmmakers, studios, and agencies that provides director-level control over shot composition, camera movement, and world building.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Koh Terai(Founder)inLong Hoang(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
A platform connecting people seeking career and business guidance with experienced mentors from top companies.
EdTechMarketplacesLos Angeles, US
Rune Hauge(Founder)inBenjamin Balazs(Founder)in
Co-investorsKube VCY CombinatorGeneral CatalystStudio VC
MICIN Inc. is a Japanese company operating in healthcare, publishing disclosures about funding provided to medical institutions in line with industry transparency guidelines.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechTokyo, JP
原 聖吾(代表取締役CEO（医師）)Ryoichi Kusama(Founder)in
Co-investorsSony Ventures CorporationAozora Corporate Investment
Moni offers full-service wealth management and expert-led investment portfolios through a mobile app, pairing users with a dedicated wealth manager to build and adjust tailored, low-to-medium-risk investment strategies.
FintechLagos, NG
FemiDapo
Co-investorsVentures Platform
MX provides financial data connectivity, intelligence, and API tools that enable banks and fintechs to deliver personalized financial guidance and insights to their customers.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaSLehi, US
Brandon Dewitt(Co-Founder)inRyan Caldwell(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsBattery VenturesCapitalGCommerce VenturesCota CapitalCross Creek AdvisorsGeodesic Capital+6 more
MyDearest is a Japanese IP company originating from VR that develops and publishes original VR games and runs media-mix businesses using its own IP.
ConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalGlobis Capital Partners
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(Founder)inDennis Zax(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Co-investorsANOBAKA
Omneky offers an AI advertising platform that writes, designs, launches, and optimizes ad creative—including images, short-form videos, avatar videos, and full-length commercials—across major marketing channels.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Co-investorsAIX VenturesCadron Capital PartnersMyAsiaVCHyphen Capital
Onlook builds developer and design tools that bridge the gap between creative teams and implementation, using AI to enhance the creative process.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Daniel Farrell(Founder)in
Co-investorsgener8torLeonis CapitalLobster CapitalTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator
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-investorsDelight VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorScript Capital
Pafin is a FinTech startup that develops technology solutions to enable and support peer-to-peer transactions across assets, services, information, ideas, and experiences.
Crypto & Web3FintechSaaSTokyo, JP
Azmude Amin(代表取締役 (Representative Director))斎藤 岳 (Saitoh Gaku)(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Co-investorsSony Ventures Corporation
PDAX is a Philippine cryptocurrency exchange platform where users can trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, store assets in a wallet, and buy government-issued bonds.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsConsenSys MeshDraper DragonOak Drive ventures
PEEX develops business model innovations for the webtoon and web novel industry.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSeoul, KR
Co-investorsD4 Ventures
An e-commerce marketplace based in Pakistan that sells consumer electronics including smartphones, chargers, and accessories with fast delivery and competitive pricing.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechKarachi, PK
Adeel Shaffi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAEF Greater Bay Area FundFatima Gobi VenturesGobi PartnersKube VCMantis CapitalOrbit Startups+1 more
Pump provides discounted AWS cloud computing for early-stage startups through collective purchasing and automated optimization, with no setup or engineering required.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Spandana Nakka(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsFocal VenturesY CombinatorZeno Ventures
Streaming for next-gen video creators in AI, XR, and blockchain
New York City, US
Co-investors645 VenturesColopl NextGFR FundSocial StartsSony Ventures CorporationTechstars
Ralali is an Indonesian B2B digital platform offering solutions for businesses to expand their market, access financing, source products from vendors, and grow through an agent and reseller network.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFintech
Joseph Aditya(Founder)in
Co-investorsArbor VenturesTNBAuraZ Venture CapitalAddVentures by SCGDigital GarageQualgro
Repro provides a multi-channel marketing automation platform that lets marketers run CRM and personalization campaigns across apps, websites, email, and LINE, including push notifications, in-app messages, and website page-speed optimization.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Co-investorsCARTA VENTURES, Inc.KDDI Open Innovation FundNTT DOCOMO VenturesVOYAGE VENTURESZ Venture Capital
River is a bitcoin bank providing full-reserve custody and financial services built on sound money principles.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Alex Leishman(Founder, CEO & CTO)
Co-investorsFormus CapitalHivemind Ventures, LlcIDEO CoLab VenturesSlow VenturesSummit Peak Ventures
Startup that received a lead investment from DGDV in its pre-Series A round.
Satoshi Energy provides a platform and advisory services for large-load energy development, marketing construction-ready power sites to data center companies and helping generation, data center, and financing parties handle site selection, interconnection, contracts, and settlements.
CleantechEnergySaaSHouston, US
Alistair Croll(Co-founder)inAndrew Myers(Executive Officer, Director)Brock Petersen(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAlyse Killeen(Director)in
Co-investorsHivemind Ventures, LlcPlassa CapitalSTILLMARK
Sava builds software related to trusts.
FintechNew York City, US
Nimit Maru(Founder)inRush Sadiwala(Founder)in
Co-investorsEarl Grey CapitalY CombinatorAvalanche VCBalderton CapitalExor VenturesLombardstreet Ventures
Sentient is an AI solutions provider offering enterprise services including automatic speech recognition for Asian languages.
Co-investorsUntroD Capital
Skild develops AI software and robotics systems that enable robots to operate autonomously in unstructured, real-world environments, performing tasks like navigation, grasping, and inspection without constant human intervention.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Deepak Pathak(Founder)inAbhinav Gupta(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlpha Square GroupBerkeley FrontierCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)Felicis VenturesLG Technology Ventures+17 more
slice offers a UPI-linked credit card, a zero-balance savings account with daily interest tied to the RBI repo rate, instant cashback deals, and automatic spending categorization.
ConsumerFintechSaaS
Rajan Bajaj(Founder)in
Co-investors8i VenturesBetter CapitalDMI AIF Sparkle FundEmphasis VenturesGMO VenturePartnersMSA Novo+3 more
SOELU is an online yoga and fitness platform offering live and on-demand classes including yoga, pilates, training, and dance through video streaming.
ConsumerEdTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsANOBAKAGMO VenturePartnersNOW JapanSpiral Innovation Partners
SORABITO provides digital transformation services centered on the efficient deployment and use of construction machinery, serving the construction and heavy equipment rental industry in Japan.
Construction TechSaaS
Co-investorsGMO VenturePartnersSTRIVEZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERS
Co-investorsDnx Ventures
STYLY, Inc. (formerly Psychic VR Lab) develops STYLY, a platform for creating and distributing VR/AR/XR content.
Creator EconomyDeep TechMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
Masahiro Yamaguchi(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsColopl NextOpen Network Lab
Metaverse tech company offering fan-marketing metaverse 'SYNMN' to promote fan engagement and community building.
Co-investorsOpen Network LabGenesia Ventures
Talentdrop provides a hiring platform that helps managers track and manage job referrals shared across social networks like LinkedIn, Slack, and Twitter in a centralized location.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Maddy Nguyen(Founder)inJanelle Tiulentino(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Terminal X aggregates and searches real-time data from 100,000+ sources including SEC filings, news, and social media to provide analysts with structured investment research and proprietary data.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Co-investorsDunamu & Partners
An AI entity that independently launches and operates internet-based businesses without human intervention.
Enterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Human Thomas(Founder)in
Co-investorsLobster CapitalY Combinator
Tornyol develops lightweight autonomous drones equipped with sensors and control software to target and eliminate mosquitoes.
ConsumerHardwareRoboticsParis, FR
Alex Toussaint(Founder)inClovis Piedallu(Founder)in
Co-investorsLong Journey VenturesY Combinator
Truely provides an eSIM service offering mobile data connectivity across 190+ countries without SIM swaps or roaming fees, with unlimited or customizable data bundles.
ConsumerHardwareTravel & Hospitality
Co-investors1982 VenturesDisrupt.com
Co-investorsNeer Venture PartnersTwenty Two Ventures
Turion Space builds space infrastructure spanning maneuverable spacecraft, mission planning software, and orbital logistics such as refueling and servicing, with capabilities for space domain awareness and rendezvous proximity operations.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Ryan Westerdahl(CEO & Co-Founder)inTyler James Pierce(Founder)inPatryk Wiatr(Founder)inRyan W(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundAsymmetry VenturesAurelia FoundryBeyond Earth VenturesCenter15 CapitalForward Venture Capital+17 more
TVision measures TV viewer presence and attention using in-home computer-vision technology, IoT, and data processing applied to a nationally representative household panel, producing second-by-second attention and engagement metrics.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentCambridge, US
Yanfeng Liu(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Schiffman(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBob Mason(Director)
Co-investorsAccompliceGolden VenturesBantam GroupFairhaven Capital PartnersFlow CapitalFusion+8 more
Co-investorsGlobal Brain
WANTD operates a mobile-first marketplace for fashion and footwear brands to sell products through multiple channels including live commerce, auctions, and a built-in influencer network, while handling order fulfillment and customer acquisition.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesLos Angeles, US
Ricky Nariani(Founder / CEO)inQuyen Hua(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Webacy provides continuous onchain risk ratings and monitoring for tokens, wallets, transactions, stablecoins, RWAs and vaults.
San Francisco, US
Maika Isogawa(Founder)
Co-investorsEx/AnteMozilla VenturesThe MBA FundLOI Venture
Wevr is an interactive studio that co-creates immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences and spatial apps in collaboration with brands.
Creator EconomyDeep TechGamingMedia & EntertainmentVenice, US
Neville Spiteri(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardLeo Spiegel(Director)Cher Wang(Director)Scott Yara(Director)
Co-investorsHTCColle Capital PartnersSamsung NextSamsung Ventures
WHILL designs and sells personal electric mobility devices, including power wheelchairs and sidewalk scooters (e.g.
HardwareMedical DevicesMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsOpen Network LabZ Venture CapitalLocus Ventures
Winterlight Labs develops a tablet-based, speech analysis platform that extracts digital biomarkers from short speech samples to detect and monitor cognitive impairment linked to dementia and mental illness.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsFirst Star VenturesHikma Ventures
Yellow Card provides digital asset and fiat payments infrastructure that lets banks, financial institutions, corporates, and other businesses access, store, send, and manage stablecoins and make payments across USD and 50+ local currencies.
Chris Maurice(Founder)inJustin Poiroux(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsCastle Island VenturesFenbushi CapitalPharsalus CapitalSony Ventures CorporationSozo Ventures+1 more
Yoneda Labs applies AI/ML and high-throughput experimentation (HTE) to chemical reaction optimization, including cross-coupling reactions, for the life sciences and pharmaceutical research market.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Michał Mgeładze-Arciuch(Founder)inJan Oboril(Founder)inDaniel Vlasits(Founder)in
Co-investors500 Emerging EuropeKAYAOlive Tree CapitalY Combinator468 CapitalKhosla Ventures
Co-investorsCoral CapitalAozora Corporate Investment
Zehitomo runs an online marketplace in Tokyo that connects consumers with specialized service providers.
MarketplacesRetail TechTokyo, JP
James McCarty(Founder)inJordan Fisher(Founder)inYohei Nagao
Co-investors500 GlobalAccord VenturesANOBAKACoral CapitalDnx VenturesSocial Starts+2 more
Zeno builds the Emara sport-utility electric motorcycle plus swappable batteries and charging services.
Bozeman, US
Kenneth Micah(Founder)
Co-investors4DX VenturesAdvantedge FoundersCongruent VenturesToyota Ventures
Zolve provides financial products and tools aimed at people relocating to the United States, helping newcomers access banking and credit without an established US financial history.
Fintech
Raghunandan G(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelGMO VenturePartnersTrifecta Capital Advisors
Rebellions develops AI accelerator chips for running large language models; its Rebel100 is a chip using mixed-precision cores, predictive DMA, and UCIe-Advanced interconnect with HBM3E memory.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsSeoul, KR
Sunghyun Park(Founder)
Co-investorsBonAngels Venture PartnersDunamu & PartnersKindred VenturesKorelya CapitalKT investment Inc.
Skydisc, Inc. provides AI-based digital transformation support for Japan's manufacturing industry, using technology to assist management transformation and let people focus on more creative work.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSFukuoka, JP
Asato Uchimura(代表取締役 CEO)Yasushi Kido(取締役 (Founding member))Kentaro Goto(取締役 CSO)Sho Okada(取締役 CFO)Isao Furukawa(執行役員 VPoE)
Co-investorsArchetype VenturesSumitomo Mitsui Trust BankZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERSAozora Corporate InvestmentEnergy & Environment Investment
Co-investorsGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation Fundmint VCSony Ventures CorporationGenesia Ventures
Portfolio company that joined the Omron Healthcare group.
Offers the 'Confidential AI Suite' security product brand centered on confidential computing to safely connect data and AI.
Ryosuke Takahashi(Founder)in
Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesFunds StartupsGlobis Capital Partners
CogSmart is a university-originated company applying brain medicine and artificial intelligence to brain health, with a flagship service, BrainSuite, that uses AI to visualize the brain as a screening experience meant to prompt lifestyle changes.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsE-CrowdIT-Farm CorporationX-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator
Digzyme develops novel enzymes and bioprocesses to order, providing enzyme libraries, sample supply, IP licensing, and support for scale-up, commercialization, and regulatory approvals.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsTokyo, JP
Naoki Watarai(Co-founder & CEO)Yuya Nakamura(Co-founder & CTO)Takuji Yamada(Co-founder & CSO)Takuo Miyauchi(CSMO)Kazuki Kawabe(CFO)
Co-investorsMIRAI SOUZOUMobile Internet Capital, Inc.
Dioseve develops reproductive cell technology that uses a proprietary differentiation-induction method to generate oocytes and ovarian somatic cells from iPS cells.
BiotechDeep TechFemTechTokyo, JP
Co-investorsCoral CapitalMIRAIDOOR Co. Ltd.Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.Spiral Capital
Goodpatch is a design company; the page is a company-overview navigation index and does not describe its products or services in detail.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSTokyo, JP
Naofumi Tsuchiya(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))in
Co-investorsSMBC Venture Capital
Famitra operates a marketing and consulting service focused on family trusts (civil trusts) in Japan.
FintechLegalTechLongevityTokyo, JP
三橋 克仁(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Co-investorsCoral Capital
Pocket Change operates a platform that lets people exchange various forms of physical cash and electronic money across currencies and payment media.
FintechHardwareTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP
Co-investorsDnx VenturesJR East Start UP
Lens (株式会社レンズ) offers "Lens RM," a SaaS solution for managing and improving oversight of vendors and third parties.
CybersecurityFintechSaaSTokyo, JP
Shingo Fushimi(Founder)Takashi N(Founder)
Co-investorsCoral CapitalCoreline Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has DG Daiwa Ventures made?
- DG Daiwa Ventures has 141 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- 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.
- Who does DG Daiwa Ventures co-invest with?
- DG Daiwa Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Sony Ventures Corporation, Coral Capital, among 259 tracked co-investors.
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