DG Daiwa Ventures
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Also known as 株式会社DG Daiwa Ventures
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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.
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from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 114 of 145 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×47Fintech ×31SaaS ×28Enterprise Software ×25Consumer ×20Deep Tech ×17Healthtech ×13Developer Tools ×11
HQs:United States×43Japan×37South Korea×4India×3Nigeria×3Singapore×3
Who they back
founder profiles across 85 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×332 founders×343 founders×134+ founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 106 founders with education data
University of California, Berkeley ×8Stanford University ×6The University of Tokyo ×4The Wharton School ×4University of Cambridge ×4University of Maryland ×4Carnegie Mellon University ×3CentraleSupélec ×3
What their founders studiedfrom 103 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×50Engineering ×24Business & Management ×20Economics ×10Mathematics & Statistics ×6Life Sciences ×5Finance & Accounting ×4Humanities ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 112 founders with career history
Goldman Sachs ×5Stanford University ×4Facebook ×3Google ×3McKinsey & Company ×3Morgan Stanley ×3ogaVenue ×3SpaceX ×3
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
17 founders hold a PhD · 13 hold an MBA (of 112 with degree data)
Investments · 145 tracked
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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
SORABITO develops cloud and paperless software for the construction and construction-equipment rental industries, including online rental ordering, inspection digitization, order management, and industry-specific payment cards.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechFintechSaaSTokyo, JP
青木 隆幸(Founder & Chairman)博多 一晃(President & CEO)
Board中山 良介(Director)
Co-investorsPERSOL VENTURE PARTNERSTodaGMO VenturePartnersSTRIVEZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERS
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 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
555 Comic creates interactive anime stories where users chat with AI-generated characters on TikTok and Twitter, create their own virtual characters, and get featured in ongoing narrative worlds.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGamingSocialTokyo, JP
Co-investorsJapan AngelsTechstars
Again is an AI-native biomanufacturing platform that uses computational biology and proprietary biological data to design molecules for chemicals, materials, agriculture, and food production, replacing traditional petrochemical manufacturing methods.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSector AgnosticCopenhagen, DK
Dr. Torbjørn Ølshøj Jensen(Co-founder & CSO)Max Kufner(Co-founder & CEO)inProf. Alex Nielsen(Co-founder)
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
Akili Interactive develops digital therapeutics that use video game-based interventions to target attentional control deficits in patients with ADHD, delivered through proprietary technology featuring adaptive difficulty algorithms.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthGamingHealthtechMedical Devices
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 VenturesFOG VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGV (Google Ventures)HOF Capital+5 more
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 EconomyDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGamingPittsburgh, US
Matthew Turnshek(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmino CapitalY Combinator
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 Combinator186 VenturesOlive 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
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)inAustin Hill(Director, President and Chief Executive Officer)inErik Svenson(Founder)inHammie Hill(Director and Chief Financial Officer)in
BoardReid Hoffman(Director)in
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 novel molecules and materials by combining AI with bioscience disciplines such as molecular biology, protein engineering, and material science.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechNew Materials
Mitchell Duffy(CEO)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 develops and operates ABILI, a platform for service businesses, alongside offering management consulting services.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP
高橋 勇人
Co-investorsCanal VenturesDBJ CapitalAizawa Asset ManagementIncubate FundSMBC Venture CapitalMPower
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 & CTO)in
Co-investorsMoonfire VenturesMyAsiaVCOlive Tree CapitalOUTBOUND CAPITALOxonian VenturesQubits Ventures+2 more
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 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 FinancialTeam8
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 & CompanyWndrCo
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+7 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)in
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersVU Venture PartnersY CombinatorCathexis VenturesYes VC
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)
BoardKenji Yamazaki(Director)
Co-investorsMobile Internet Capital, Inc.500 GlobalDG Lab FundDigital GarageEast VenturesiSGS Investment Works
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)inVidyuth 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 Matsudain
Co-investors500 GlobalBrighter CapitalCoral CapitalLair East LabsLifeX VenturesMetaplanet+3 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 CapitalIndustrial Bank of KoreaKorea Development BankKorea Investment PartnersTBS Innovation Partners
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 VenturesFulgur VenturesGossamer CapitalKonvoy VenturesKube VC+3 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)inPhoebe Wallis(Chief Revenue Officer)inEd Carter(Chief Operating Officer)inDora Grant(Chief Risk Officer)inRob VanBreda(Interim Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsNotion CapitalCrane Venture PartnersInsiders VenturesNordicNinjaOutrun VenturesPortfolio Ventures+1 more
Habitto is a Japanese financial platform offering savings, investment, insurance, and free personalized money advice.
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.
ConsumerHardwareLos Angeles, US
Harvey Karp(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Nina Montee Karp(Director, Promoter)in
BoardBilal Zuberi(Director)inPaolo Pirjanian(Director)in
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
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+3 more
Homage connects seniors in Singapore with trained, vetted local caregivers who provide in-home care services.
B2B MarketplacesDigital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesWellness & FitnessSingapore, SG
Gillian TeeinLily PhanginTong Duongin
Co-investors500 GlobalAngelCentralGolden Gate VenturesHealthXCapitalSheares Healthcare Group
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
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+5 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 CapitalInsignia Ventures PartnersK3 VenturesMS&AD VenturesY CombinatorDell Technologies Capital+8 more
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsAspenwoodHummer Winblad Venture Partners (HWVP)ANRIHummer Winblad Venture PartnersXTech Ventures
JAMM is a members-only community platform where people host activities, meet like-minded people, and discover curated events.
ConsumerSocial
Co-investorsCallapina CapitalANRIHummer 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)in
Co-investors2am VCAmino CapitalAvenir Growth CapitalEmles Venture PartnersOlive Tree CapitalSommet AB+7 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)inRohan 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-investorsTranspose Platform ManagementY 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)in
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 CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesPresidio Ventures+1 more
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-investorsPredictive VC186 VenturesMAGIC FundVentures PlatformY Combinator
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(CTO)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
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 PartnersMyAsiaVCAlloy FundHyphen 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 BSP-regulated cryptocurrency exchange platform in the Philippines that enables Filipinos to buy, sell, and trade digital assets including cryptocurrencies, bonds, and NFTs.
Crypto & Web3FintechManila, PH
Co-investorsConsenSys MeshDraper DragonOak Drive 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 PartnersKinnow CapitalKube VCMantis Capital+2 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 VenturesQualgroTNBAuraZ Venture CapitalAddVentures by SCGDigital Garage
Repro provides web performance optimization tools, specifically Repro Booster, which improves website page load speeds for e-commerce and other platforms through minimal implementation overhead.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing 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 & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US
Alex Leishman(Founder, CEO & CTO)inAndrew Benson(Executive Officer, Director)inW Murray Neighbors(Director)Jimmy L Ridling(Director)Vernon B Taylor(Director)James M Stubbs(Executive Officer, Director)
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.
Christopher Yeo(Founder)in
Co-investorsUntroD CapitalArrington CapitalCanonical CryptoEthereal Ventures Management Ltd.ForesightForesight Ventures+9 more
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-investorsAccess Ventures (New York)Alpha Square GroupBerkeley FrontierCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)Felicis Ventures+20 more
slice is an Indian full-stack small finance bank (India's first fintech-turned-bank after merging with North East Small Finance Bank) offering consumer banking products such as savings accounts, fixed deposits, UPI, a UPI credit card, and credit/borrowing services.
ConsumerFintechSaaSBangalore, IN
Rajan Bajaj(Founder, MD & CEO)in
Co-investorsAdvent InternationalBlume VenturesInsight PartnersTiger Global Management8i VenturesBetter Capital+7 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
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
Trendex operates a platform on the Solana blockchain offering official Star tokens on-chain along with digital cards, credits, and rewards.
ConsumerCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3Gaming
Andrea B.(Founder)in
Co-investorsY 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.comBEENEXT
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+18 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)
Co-investorsAccompliceGolden VenturesBantam GroupFairhaven Capital PartnersFlow CapitalFusion+8 more
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)in
Co-investorsEx/AnteMozilla VenturesThe MBA FundGSRLOI VentureMIRAISE+2 more
Webacy provides risk intelligence for crypto assets, wallets, and transactions, offering products to screen tokens (KYA), wallets (KYW), and transactions (KYT).
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityFintech
Co-investorsBrainstorm VenturesPure VenturesgmjpGSRMIRAISEMozilla Ventures+2 more
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)inCher 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 builds tablet-based technology that assesses cognitive health by analyzing language markers from short samples of speech, used to track, screen for, and predict the onset of dementia and psychiatric illness.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechToronto, CA
Liam Kaufman(CEO & Cofounder)Maria Yancheva(CTO & Cofounder)Frank Rudzicz(Cofounder & Scientific Advisor)inKatie Fraser(Cofounder)
Co-investorsFirst Star VenturesHikma Ventures
Yellow Card is a licensed stablecoin infrastructure provider operating across Africa, offering cryptocurrency and payment services aimed at solving financial, regulatory, and logistical problems in emerging markets.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Chris Maurice(Co-founder & CEO)inJustin Poiroux(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsCastle Island VenturesFabric VenturesFenbushi CapitalPharsalus CapitalSony Ventures Corporation+3 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 EuropeAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundKAYAOlive Tree CapitalY Combinator+2 more
Zehitomo runs an online marketplace in Tokyo that connects consumers with specialized service providers.
MarketplacesRetail TechTokyo, JP
James McCarty(Founder)inJordan Fisher(Founder)inYohei Nagaoin
Co-investors500 GlobalAccord VenturesANOBAKACoral CapitalDnx VenturesEnergy & Environment Investment+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 VenturesLowercarbon CapitalSTIC InvestmentsToyota Ventures+1 more
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 AdvisorsDST GlobalHSBCLightspeed Venture Partners+1 more
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)in
Co-investorsBonAngels Venture PartnersDunamu & PartnersKakao VenturesKindred 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)inIsao Furukawa(執行役員 VPoE)
Co-investorsArchetype VenturesSumitomo Mitsui Trust BankZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERSAozora Corporate InvestmentEnergy & Environment Investment
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)inYuya Nakamura(Co-founder & CTO)Takuji Yamada(Co-founder & CSO)Takuo Miyauchi(CSMO)inKazuki 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)inTakashi N(Founder)
Co-investorsCoral CapitalCoreline Ventures
Other
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has DG Daiwa Ventures made?
- DG Daiwa Ventures has 145 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 265 tracked co-investors.
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