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DIMENSION

Venture capital

Tokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth · 13 people tracked

Also known as DIMENSION株式会社

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Investment thesis

DIMENSION backs entrepreneurs with straightforward ambition, aiming to build meaningful, large-scale businesses in Japan. Beyond funding, it offers business growth know-how, organizational building support, and networks drawn from extensive IPO/M&A experience. Its third fund targets seed and early-stage startups, pre-IPO growth companies, and increasingly MBO/spin-out situations, reflecting the firm's own 2021 spin-out from a listed company. Investment focus areas include AI, energy, digital infrastructure, healthcare, entertainment, space, security, and deep tech (excluding bio). DIMENSION fosters an ecosystem where senior entrepreneurs mentor newer founders, and runs owned media (DIMENSION NOTE, DIMENSION Channel) to share entrepreneurial knowledge.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 17, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Tokyo, JP
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
2019
Last 12 months
4 investments
Tracked investments
128
Unicorns
1
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
1

Team · 13 people

from the firm's website
Daisuke Oshita· Advisory Member (Lawyer)
Fuka Nishida· HR / GA
Haruhiko Kato· Advisory Member
Mayu Sato· HR / GA
Mototaka Taneya· Advisory Member
Shiori Kaji· Community Manager
Xinyue Huang· Business Producerin

What they invest in

from 49 of 128 portfolio companies

SaaS ×20AI & Machine Learning ×18Enterprise Software ×15Media & Entertainment ×10Deep Tech ×9Biotech ×6Creator Economy ×6Marketing Tech ×6

HQs:Japan×37Australia×1United Kingdom×1South Korea×1Singapore×1United States×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 15 portfolio companies
60%
solo founders
9 of 15 mapped founding teams
40%
repeat founders
of 10 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×92 founders×54+ founders×1

Investments · 128 tracked

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By year:2026 · 32025 · 25 dated

MediciNova, Inc.medicinova.comNASDAQ: MNOV

MediciNova is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for neurology, respiratory, and liver diseases with unmet medical needs.

Biotech

Yuichi Iwaki(President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of our Board)Kazuko Matsuda(Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer)David H. Crean(Chief Business Officer)Jason Kruger(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsEssex Woodlands Healthcare PartnersNippon Venture CapitalUTEC

Algo Artisalgo-artis.comin𝕏✓ verified

Algo Artis provides technology solutions to optimize social infrastructure by combining advanced technical expertise with deep understanding of on-site constraints.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP

Board永田 健太郎

Co-investorsK4 VenturesSalesforce VenturesDRONE FUNDMiyako CapitalSony Ventures CorporationUTEC

Congruencetxcongruencetx.comin✓ verified

Congruence is a drug discovery company that applies protein dynamics, biophysics, machine learning, and computational chemistry to model proteins in their full dynamic state and predict disease correction in silico.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Clarissa Desjardins(Founder)in

Co-investorsOrbiMedAlexandriaBDC Thrive Venture Fund for WomenLumira Ventures

Pacific Meta Marketing/Consultingpacific-meta.co.jpin𝕏✓ verified

Pacific Meta is a Japanese consulting group that supports companies with Web3 and blockchain business development, from strategy design through development and operations.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechTokyo, JP

Kousei Sho(Co-Founder)inKazuhito Azechi(Co-Founder)inKousei Sho (Hongcheng Shao)(Founder)inYusuke Miyake(Co-Founder)Shota Iwasaki(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))in

Co-investors15th RockEast VenturesHyperithm

株式会社findfinds.co.jp𝕏✓ verified

Find Inc. develops an AI-powered lost-and-found management cloud platform that helps businesses and facilities handle lost item inquiries, storage, police filings, and document processing efficiently.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

高島 彬(代表取締役CEO)和田 龍(取締役COO)

Co-investorsJR East Start UPBeta venture capitalDual Bridge CapitalKeioMoney Forward Venture PartnersRice Capital

株式会社インゲージingage.co.jp𝕏✓ verified

INGAGE develops and provides Re:lation, a cloud-based communication platform designed for customer-facing teams to manage individual customer interactions.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP

和田 哲也(代表取締役CEO)

Co-investorsHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.MIRAIDOOR Co. Ltd.Mitsubishi UFJ CapitalMizuho CapitalNippon Venture CapitalSeiho Investment Works+1 more

2021.03.31 SHOWROOM社が手掛けるバーティカルシアターアプリ「smash.」にBTSが初登場smash-media.jp

Smash Media is a Japanese media company that produces original content including short dramas, web series, music-related shows, talent audition programs, and entertainment content for digital platforms.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

2022年4月 出資prtimes.jp

PR TIMES is a press release distribution service that helps companies distribute news releases to media and the public, with content syndicated across more than 260 partner sites.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.basepartnersDD Holdings Venture Capitali Cubed Venturesi-nest capitalKintetsu Venture Partners+7 more

Achiraachira.aiApr 2025 · $33M

Achira builds molecular world models that blend geometric deep learning, physics, and quantum chemistry to advance drug discovery and materials design.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

John Chodera(President / CEO)inTheofanis Karaletsos

BoardZavain Dar(Board)in

Co-investorsCompoundNVIDIAAmplify PartnersDimension CapitalNVentures

Allied Architects 2013aainc.co.jp𝕏

Allied Architects is a Japanese company providing corporate and investor relations information through its website.

ConsumerData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSector AgnosticTokyo, JP

Masahide Nakamura(Director and Founder)

Antwayantway.co.jp

Antway operates Tsuklio (formerly つくりおき.jp), a made-to-order home-cooked meal subscription service that delivers fresh frozen meals from dedicated kitchens to reduce household chores.

B2B MarketplacesFoodTechSaaSTokyo, JP

前島 (Maejima)(CEO)

Co-investorsGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation Fund

AnyMind Group株式会社anymindgroup.comin𝕏

AnyMind Group operates marketing technology platforms and business process outsourcing services across Asia-Pacific markets, serving publishers, creators, and brands with advertising, e-commerce, and creator management solutions.

AdTechCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketing TechSaaSSingapore, SG

Kosuke Sogo(CEO and co-founder)inOtohiko Kozutsumi(CCO and co-founder)in

Co-investorsJAFCO AsiaMirai Creation FundEndeavor CatalystJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.JIC Venture Growth Investments

Aspectaspect.cominApr 2026

Aspect provides workforce engagement management (WEM) software for enterprise teams, offering forecasting, scheduling, and performance management capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

Jeff Kupietzky(Chief Executive Officer)inCam Smith(Chief Innovation Officer)in

Co-investorsNorth Atlantic CapitalGovernment of CanadaInBC Investment Corp.Pangaea VenturesRadical VenturesRhino Ventures+1 more

Asteria 2007asteria.comin𝕏

Asteria Corporation develops and sells enterprise software focused on data connectivity and integration.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

Pina Hirano(Founder)in

Automataautomata.techJan 2026 · $45M

Automata provides lab automation and data management tools, enabling researchers and technicians to generate accurate data at scale through intuitive workflow creation.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechLegalTechRoboticsSaaSLondon, GB

Mostafa ElSayed(CEO and Co-Founder)inSuryansh Chandra(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsAir Street CapitalBlue Wire CapitalEntrepreneur FirstHCVCHummingbird VenturesIn-Q-Tel+9 more

Automataata.network

Automata builds a hardware-anchored verification layer for autonomous agents, using trusted execution environments (Intel SGX/TDX, AMD SEV-SNP, AWS Nitro) to enable onchain attestation of machine identity, state, and execution.

Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeveloper Tools

Co-investorsBitDAOIOSG VenturesLongHash VenturesMantle NetworkSignum CapitalABB Technology Ventures+7 more

BABY JOB 2024baby-job.co.jp

Baby Job provides support services for childcare facilities and parents in Japan, including a diaper management system for nurseries, a childcare facility search platform for parents, and a cashless payment system for childcare-related transactions.

B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkSaaS

Hiroki Nadain

Co-investorsPayforward

BATONZ 2026batonz.jp

BATONZ operates Japan's largest M&A and business succession support platform, connecting buyers and sellers across businesses of varying sizes and industries.

B2B MarketplacesFintechTokyo, JP

BULK HOMMEbulkhomme.com𝕏

BULK HOMME is a men's skincare brand offering everyday grooming essentials such as face wash, moisturizing lotion, and hair care products.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

C Channel株式会社cchan.tv𝕏

Co-investorsGMO VenturePartnersSoftBank Group

Chai Discoverychaidiscovery.comJul 2026 · $400M

Chai Discovery builds a computer-aided design suite using artificial intelligence to design new molecules and drugs.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSan Francisco, US

Joshua Meier(Founder & CEO)inJack Dent(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplify PartnersAvenir Growth CapitalBain Capital VenturesBattery VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)General Catalyst+14 more

Chiikinewschiikinews.co.jp

Chiikishinbunsha publishes and distributes free papers and handles insert-flyer advertising across roughly 1.7 million households in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures, Japan, using a network of about 2,500 distribution staff.

AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Katsutoshi Hosoya(President)

Board近間之文

Discoverygdaygroup.com.auinDec 2025 · $130M

G'day Group is Australia's largest regional accommodation provider, operating over 330 properties nationwide including holiday and caravan parks, resorts, and workforce accommodation, along with tourism booking and camping platforms.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerPropTechTravel & HospitalityAustralia, AU

Grant Wilckens(Founder)in

Co-investorsNext CapitalGeneral CatalystMenlo VenturesOak HC/FTSV AngelThrive Capital

Dream Incubatordreamincubator.co.jpin𝕏

Dream Incubator Inc. is a Tokyo-based firm providing business production ("business produce") consulting and startup incubation services.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

三宅孝之(代表取締役社長)細野恭平(取締役副社長)Takayuki Miyake(Representative Director & President)Kyohei Hosono(Director & Executive Vice President)in

Co-investorsBEENEXTBetter CapitalChiratae VenturesIPVPrime Venture PartnersVenture Catalysts+1 more

E-Guardian 2010e-guardian.co.jp𝕏

E-Guardian is a Japanese company providing online content moderation, community monitoring, customer support, cybersecurity, and related operational services.

AdTechCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareGamingSocialTokyo, JP

Yasuhisa Takaya(President & Representative Director)

Ebookjapanebookjapan.jp

eBook Japan is a digital marketplace for manga and ebooks, offering titles across multiple genres including romance, fantasy, and light novels.

E-commerceMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Gojo Companygojo.coin

Gojo & Company is a Japan-based financial inclusion group that invests in and operates microfinance institutions, banks, and fintech companies across Asia and Africa to expand access to financial services for underserved clients.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSTokyo, JP

Taejun Shin(Co-founder, Managing Partner & CEO)Sanjay Gandhi(Co-founder & CIO)inArnaud Ventura(Managing Partner)Kohei Katada(Managing Partner / CFO)Gurol Michael Sari(Chief Operating Officer)Takao Takahashi(Chief People & Inclusion Officer)in

Co-investors15th RockBeyond Next VenturesFujitsu VenturesGlobis Capital PartnersGMO VenturePartnersKDDI Open Innovation Fund+3 more

Kimiakimiatx.com

Kimia is a therapeutics company developing new drugs through its ATLAS platform, working with partners in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Stig Hansen(Founder)in

Co-investorsHorizons VenturesThe Column GroupAirTree VenturesBlackbird VenturesDimension CapitalSkip Capital

KiteRakitera.co.jp

KiteRa develops a cloud-based platform for managing corporate internal policies, procedures, and compliance (GRC—governance, risk, and compliance).

Enterprise SoftwareGovTechHR TechLegalTechSaaSTokyo, JP

植松 隆史(代表取締役 執行役員 CEO)松村 竜次(取締役 執行役員 CTO)中山 克哉(取締役 執行役員 CFO)

Co-investorsLifetime Ventures

LayerXlayerxsecurity.comin𝕏

LayerX offers an Interaction Security Platform that gives security teams visibility and control over how users and on-device AI agents interact with AI tools, SaaS applications, identities, and data at the last mile.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

David Vaisbrud(Founder)in

Co-investorsGlilot Capital PartnersJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsPrime PartnersCoreline VenturesDell Technologies CapitalJAFCO Group+2 more

MediciNova 2005medicinova.jp𝕏

MediciNova is a biopharmaceutical company that develops new drugs for diseases with limited or unestablished treatment options, aiming to serve patients with unmet medical needs.

BiotechHealthtech

Yuichi Iwaki(代表取締役社長兼CEO (President & CEO))in

newmo株式会社newmo.me𝕏

Newmo operates taxi services and autonomous taxi operations in Japan, serving regional transportation needs in areas facing labor shortages and declining population.

B2B MarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP

松本 龍祐(Founder)inKentaro M.(Founder)in松本龍祐(Founder)青柳 直樹(代表取締役 CEO)

Co-investorsBonds Investment GroupCoral CapitalDCM VenturesGlobal BrainGlobis Capital PartnersGMO VenturePartners+6 more

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NYLE 2023nyle.co.jpin𝕏

Nyle is a Japanese company providing digital marketing services—including SEO and content marketing—alongside app-related products and AI training programs such as its practice-focused "With AI Academy".

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Takahashi(Representative (CEO))

Co-investorsEnergy & Environment InvestmentNippon Venture Capital

Photocreate Co., Ltd.photocreate.co.jpAcquired

Photocreate operates a photo service business centered on capturing and delivering event and life-moment photography, building an ecosystem in collaboration with photographers.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

大迫 由典(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

Co-investorsGlobis Capital Partners

POCKETALKpocketalk.jp𝕏

A company offering AI-powered translation devices and software for businesses serving customers or employees who speak different languages.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Co-investorsMiyako Capital

PyWRpNy7EY3DPtj1694476236_1694476240alt.aiin𝕏

Alt Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo's Roppongi district.

Tokyo, JP

Tatsuhei Asanuma(Representative Director & CEO)

Co-investorsFIRSTLIGHT CapitalKintetsu Venture Partners

ReNet 2016renet.jp𝕏

Renet Japan operates a mail-based computer and small electronics recycling service authorized by the Japanese government under the Small Appliances Recycling Law.

Circular EconomyLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsNippon Venture Capital

RENOVA 2017renovainc.comin

Renova, Inc. (株式会社レノバ) is a Japanese company.

CleantechEnergy

Co-investorsEnergy & Environment InvestmentNippon Venture Capital

Rocketlinkrocketlink.co.jp

Rocket Link Technologies is a Japanese aerospace company developing rocket technology and propulsion systems.

Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSpace TechSagamihara, JP

Yasuhiro Morita(Representative Director & President)森田 泰弘(代表取締役社長 (CEO))

Co-investorsSumisho Venture Partners

Rozetta 2015rozetta.jp

Rozetta Corp. develops and operates high-precision AI-based automatic translation services.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

Junichi Goishi(Representative Director)in

SHOWROOMshowroom-live.com𝕏

SHOWROOM is a live streaming platform where users can broadcast and watch real-time content from entertainers, idols, musicians, and other creators.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial

SingulaNetsingulanet.net

SingulaNet develops and operates content technology services.

Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3Deep TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSTokyo, JP

Koji Machi(CEO)Yuki Otake(CTO)

Slogan 2021slogan.jpin𝕏

Slogan (スローガン) is a Japanese company focused on unlocking human potential by redefining the relationship between people, organizations, and society.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyFuture of WorkHR TechTokyo, JP

Masato Nihira(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))Kazuaki ODA(Founder)inHironori Kitagawa(取締役副社長 (Vice President), former CFO)in

SOURCENEXT 2006sourcenext.com𝕏

Sourcenext is a software and IoT product company that distributes security software, AI-powered productivity tools, office applications, and consumer electronics internationally.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS

SUSMED 2021susmed.co.jp

SUSMED (サスメド株式会社) develops therapeutic apps (digital therapeutics) and a blockchain-based clinical trial system, and provides medical data analysis using statistics and machine learning.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

上野 太郎(代表取締役社長)Taro Ueno, M.D., Ph.D(Founder)in本橋 智光(取締役 CTO)

Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesSony Ventures Corporation

Union Community Co 2014unioncomm.co.kr

Union Biometrics, founded in 2000, develops biometric identification technologies including facial, iris, and fingerprint recognition, along with fake-fingerprint detection and optical sensor manufacturing.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware

Wakrakwakrak.info

Wakrak operates an on-demand staffing marketplace that matches businesses with short-term/day workers in industries such as food service, delivery, and office work.

Future of WorkHR TechMarketplaces

カバー株式会社cover-corp.comin𝕏

COVER Corporation is a Japanese entertainment company that operates the "hololive production" VTuber agency and develops related virtual and metaverse content.

ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

谷郷 元昭(代表取締役社長CEO)

Co-investorsi-nest capitalmint VCSMBC Venture CapitalSTRIVE

株式会社LegalOn Technologieslegalontech.jpin𝕏

LegalOn Technologies develops AI-based products for corporate legal and other corporate functions, including contract review and management tools such as LegalForce and the LegalOn Cloud platform.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSTokyo, JP

角田 望(代表取締役)Nozomu Tsunoda(Founder)in

Co-investorsKyoto University Innovation CapitalSoftBank Vision Fund

株式会社テクノフレックスtechnoflex.co.jp

Technoflex manufactures pipe joints and fittings, primarily for gas and water supply systems, to connect social infrastructure lifelines.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials

Co-investorsDBJ CapitalSMBC Venture Capital

株式会社マイネットmynet.co.jp𝕏

Mynet is a Japanese company centered on entertainment, operating businesses in game development and operations, sports DX, and solutions for various industries.

GamingMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech

Co-investorsSMBC Venture Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has DIMENSION made?
DIMENSION has 128 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does DIMENSION invest at?
DIMENSION invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does DIMENSION focus on?
DIMENSION focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Energy, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
Where is DIMENSION located?
DIMENSION is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
Does DIMENSION lead rounds?
DIMENSION has led 3 of the 11 rounds where its role is on record.
Who does DIMENSION co-invest with?
DIMENSION most often shares deals with Nippon Venture Capital, Global Brain, Globis Capital Partners, among 55 tracked co-investors.

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【インタビュー本編】「ネット×リアル」の強みで、世界のトップ企業を創る。 | 株式会社GA technologies 代表取締役 社長執行役員 CEO 樋口 龍 氏

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【インタビュー本編】経営判断から採用まで、MVVを意思決定の軸にする | 株式会社TENTIAL 代表取締役CEO 中西 裕太郎 氏

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【インタビュー本編】制度変更に対応し、プロダクトをアップデートし続ける | デジタルグリッド株式会社 代表取締役社長 豊田 祐介 氏

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【インタビュー本編】これからの時代は「地上」と「宇宙」の境目が消える | 株式会社ロケットリンクテクノロジー 代表取締役社長 森田 泰弘 氏

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【インタビュー本編】日本発スタートアップ企業がグローバルでプレゼンスを発揮する | 株式会社bitFlyer 代表取締役 加納 裕三 氏

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【インタビュー本編】逆風が吹いていても一緒に立ち向かえる”仲間”であること | 株式会社チェンジホールディングス 代表取締役兼執行役員社長 福留 大士 氏

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