Tokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
Also known as グローバル・ブレイン株式会社
Investment thesis
Global Brain focuses on creating startups that can succeed globally. It invests across a broad range of sectors and stages, from seed through later-stage companies. Beyond direct investment from its flagship funds (backed by institutional and corporate investors), the firm operates corporate venture capital (CVC) funds and joint-investment programs with operating companies. It provides hands-on support to portfolio companies through a large, internationally experienced team of capitalists and support staff, and runs an accelerator program (GB Xlimit) for pre-Series A startups offering funding, weekly mentorship from top capitalists, workshops, and a Demo Day.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 322 of 427 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×101SaaS ×67Enterprise Software ×54Deep Tech ×53Healthtech ×45Hardware ×37B2B Marketplaces ×36Biotech ×33
HQs:Japan×191United States×50Singapore×9United Kingdom×6South Korea×4Germany×3
Who they back
founder profiles across 155 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×992 founders×343 founders×154+ founders×7
Where their founders studiedfrom 97 founders with education data
The University of Tokyo ×14Keio University ×8INSEAD ×3Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Stanford University ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3Waseda University ×3Aoyama Gakuin University ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 105 founders with career history
McKinsey & Company ×8Mercari, Inc. ×3Rakuten ×3Arizona State University ×2Aurora ×2Intel Corporation ×2Stanford University ×2The University of Tokyo ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
22 founders hold a PhD · 15 hold an MBA (of 101 with degree data)
Investments · 427 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 52024 · 42023 · 32021 · 22020 · 12019 · 12015 · 22014 · 119 dated
Securitize provides tokenization solutions for real-world assets, serving asset managers, Web3 firms, DAOs, advisors, and investors.
Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US
Carlos Domingo(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investors4Founders CapitalBlockchain CapitalBorderless VentureBridgeTower CapitalCoinbase VenturesEterna Capital+13 more
Shoulder Innovations develops InSet® glenoid technology for shoulder joint implants that reduce the rocking horse effect and provide mechanical stability, serving patients with severe shoulder arthritis.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNorthern California, US
Robert Ball(CEO & Executive Chairman)Matthew Ahearn(Chief Operating Officer)Jeff Points(Executive Officer)David Blue(Executive Officer)Don Running(Manager and Chief Executive Officer)Jeff Ondrla(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsAPERTURE Venture PartnersArboretum VenturesGenesis Innovation GroupInvest MichiganLightstone VenturesUS Venture Partners+2 more
MUSE develops robots to support retail store operations and help employees work more effectively.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechRoboticsTokyo, JP
Co-investorsSpiral CapitalIncubate FundXTech VenturesCanal Ventures
Sakana AI develops frontier AI research and products, including large language models, multi-agent orchestration systems, and AI solutions tailored for Japanese enterprises and public sector organizations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechDefense TechTokyo, JP
David Ha(Co-Founder & CEO)Ren Ito(Co-Founder & Chairman)inLlion Jones(Co-Founder & CTO)AI FujikiYuta Tamaru
Co-investorsBasis Set VenturesIn-Q-Tel500 GlobalFujitsu VenturesGeodesic CapitalKDDI Open Innovation Fund+11 more
SiLC Technologies develops silicon photonics-based 4D+ vision systems for autonomous machines and robots.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsMonrovia, US
Co-investorsDell Technologies CapitalHonda Innovations Silicon ValleySony Ventures Corporation
UnaBiz designs and manufactures IoT sensors and provides cloud platform services across low-power wide-area technologies including Sigfox, LTE-M, NB-IoT and LoRa.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSingapore, SG
Henri Bong(Chairman & Co-Founder)inPhilippe Chiu(CEO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsENGIE New VenturesKDDI Open Innovation FundEngie
Vizcab provides a software platform for construction and real estate professionals to measure, optimize, and manage the carbon impact of building projects using life cycle assessment data and machine learning.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConstruction TechSaaSParis, FR
Thomas Jusselme(CEO & co-founder)Guillaume Lafont(CSO & co-founder)
Co-investorsBrick Mortar VenturesRise PropTechKOMPAS VCnoa
Kreation is a Web3 publisher platform for Japanese creators to go global, offering NFT-based commerce, metaverse fashion collectibles, and free-to-play gaming experiences.
Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3GamingTokyo, JP
Tatsuro IwamotoTomoya Ogawain
Co-investorsSpiral CapitalW Inc.
Smart Shuzen provides quotation, comparison, and construction support services for large-scale repairs and shared facility work on apartments and buildings, along with building diagnostic services including drone-based facade inspections and building replacement value visualization.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechPropTechTokyo, JP
Co-investorsDelight Ventures
Fermenstation develops and manufactures ethanol and food ingredients from food waste and other unused biomass through fermentation, and provides OEM/ODM production of cosmetics and sundry goods.
BiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechTokyo, JP
Rina Watanabe (Sakai)(Representative Director (CEO))Shota Kitabatake(Director & COO)Toshikazu Sugimoto(CTO)
Co-investorsSX Capital, Inc.JR East Start UPTBS Innovation Partners
LexxPluss develops autonomous mobile robots and infrastructure systems that enable industrial equipment at factories and logistics hubs to operate independently without human direction.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsTokyo, JP
Masaya Aso(CEO)in
Co-investorsIncubate FundSOSVCanal VenturesDBJ CapitalDRONE FUNDAozora Corporate Investment
NearMe operates a shared shuttle service powered by proprietary AI that matches people with rides to reduce inefficient transportation and provide affordable, convenient mobility.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP
Koichiro Takahara(CEO)Kenji Hosoda(CTO)Naoyuki Matsukura(CFO)Taiki Inoue(CMO)
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsAozora Corporate Investment
10X is a company focused on transforming the retail industry, particularly supermarkets, through product innovation.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech
矢本 (Yamoto)
Co-investorsGMO VenturePartnersNOW Japan10X CapitalFounders Fund
12 Pharmacy operates veterinary pharmacies that dispense prescription medications and medical supplies for pets in Japan, partnering with animal hospitals to support pet health and owner peace of mind.
HealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainTokyo, JP
Kompany is a compliance and third-party risk management solutions provider that was acquired by Moody's in March 2022, offering entity verification, screening, and risk solutions.
Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Co-investorsEuropean Super Angels ClubElevator Ventures
A-wave develops medical devices and related software/hardware products for healthcare applications.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices大阪市, JP
Co-investorsOSAKA University Venture Capital
Co-investorsi-nest capitalSony Ventures CorporationUntroD Capital
Activ8 produces and operates intellectual properties in the metaverse and XR space, including VTuber management, virtual events, and virtual production services.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
TAKESHI OSAKA(Founder)in
Co-investorsKiraboshi CapitalMakers Fund
AI model generates synthetic AI-powered models and characters for visual marketing and promotional content across advertising, e-commerce, and social media channels.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechTokyo, JP
Co-investorsNTT DOCOMO Ventures
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 VenturesDG Daiwa VenturesFlucas VenturesGemba Capital Venture Partners+5 more
AlgaleX produces "Umamo," an umami-rich microalgae (Aurantiochytrium) cultivated by fermenting unused food resources such as discarded awamori lees, yielding a natural DHA-rich flavor ingredient sold as an alternative to kombu and bonito.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodOkinawa, JP
Co-investorsSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.
Masashi Takanobu(Founder)inRyoma I.(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Mobile Internet Capital, Inc.Scrum VenturesGenesia Ventures
New York City, US
Jason Cohen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Lewis Cohen(Director)Karl Gemperli(Director)
BoardNaoki Kamimaeda(Director)
Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesSony Ventures CorporationTechstarsBits x BitesHyperplane Venture CapitalLeawood Venture Capital Llc
Anique creates physical and digital merchandise, pop-up experiences, and virtual exhibitions for anime, manga, games, and illustrations, connecting global fans with content from major Japanese publishers.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
Kasai Takahide(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Co-investorsW Inc.
Co-investorsEmooteGlobis Capital PartnersHashed
Aspectiva transforms consumer product reviews into actionable shopping insights using AI and natural language processing technology to help customers make better purchasing decisions on Walmart's platform.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundJVP
ATOMica operates social coworking spaces designed to foster relationships between people and enable connection and collaboration.
Future of WorkSaaSSocial宮崎市, JP
Co-investorsDG IncubationHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.Iyogin CapitalNOW JapanOita Venture CapitalOpen Network Lab+1 more
August manufactures Wi-Fi-enabled smart locks and keypads that allow homeowners to remotely control door access and integrate with voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant.
ConsumerHardwareIoTPropTech
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersComcast VenturesKDDI Open Innovation FundMaveronModerne VenturesRho Capital Partners+2 more
AuthenX designs optoelectronic components and optical transceiver modules based on III-V and silicon photonics technology for 5G, satellite communications, fiber networks, and data center applications.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsAccial CapitalInsignia Ventures PartnersTembusu Partners
Bakool operates a group buying platform in Indonesia's tier 2 cities where customers purchase fresh produce through an agent network at prices below retail, with delivery included.
ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainJakarta, ID
Ivan Darmawan(Founder)inStephanie Wongsoredjo(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorKleiner Perkins
Balance Re provides real-time analytics and quantitative asset-liability management solutions to help life insurers and pension funds manage capital, liquidity, and investment risks through proprietary technology.
Data & InfrastructureFintechInsurTechKöln, DE
Lucian Rautu(Co-CEO)Michel Gauer(Co-CEO)
BASE Inc. operates e-commerce and payment services in Japan, including online store creation and the Pay ID payment service with installment "buy now, pay later" options.
E-commerceFintechSaaSTokyo, JP
Yuta Tsuruoka(Representative Director)
Co-investorsSMBC Venture Capital
Basetwo provides AI solutions that optimize manufacturing operations for Fortune 500 companies in pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and personal care.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaSToronto, CA
Tawfeeq Abdul Gaffoor(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlasswing VenturesGraphite VenturesArgon VenturesAtlantic Vantage PointMaRS
Be-FULL uses data and AI to maximize the potential of workers and organizations by achieving performance transformation—balancing individual fulfillment with organizational outcomes through technology and dialogue.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechTokyo, JP
Ryota Iwai(Founder)
Beacon Power Services provides grid network management and energy consumption solutions for utilities and consumers across Africa, offering platforms for operational optimization and renewable energy integration.
EnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTChicago, US
ABIMBOLA ADISA(Executive Officer, Director)YEMI ADEGOKE(Executive Officer)SENYO ADU(Executive Officer)ANTIGHA OTU ANTIGHA(Executive Officer)CHRISTINE ADEJOROOLUWA(Executive Officer)
BoardCyril Collon(Director)in
Co-investorsPartech VenturesFactor[e] Ventures
Beatrust provides a comprehensive solution that uses generative AI to visualize employee skills and experience from internal information, enabling collaboration and optimizing human capital allocation within organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechTokyo, JP
Masato Kume(Founder)in
Co-investorsDelight VenturesDnx VenturesPKSHA Technology Capital
Beleaf Farms is an Indonesian agritech company operating a Farming as a Service model that works with smallholder farmers on cultivation, quality control, and export logistics to supply produce to overseas buyers.
AgTechFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsAlpha JWC Ventures
Best Beer Japan operates a B2B online wholesale platform for craft beer and other alcoholic drinks, connecting breweries with restaurants and liquor retailers in Japan.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechSaaSAsaka, Saitama, JP
Peter Rothenberg(Representative Director)in
Co-investorsNOW Japan
bitBiome provides contract analysis and collaborative research using single-cell genome sequencing technology for microbial samples.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechCircular EconomyDeep TechTokyo, JP
Naomichi Sode
Co-investorsIT-Farm CorporationSeibu Shinkin CapitalUTECUniversal Materials Incubator
Bizly provides a platform and expert services to help companies find event venues, manage meetings, and plan corporate events.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPalo Alto, US
Ron Shah(Executive Officer, Director)inRyan Chou(Director)
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalFrontier VenturesKDDI Open Innovation FundMetaPropMetaProp VenturesSKY VC+2 more
Blank Beauty makes custom, made-to-order nail polish, mixing each bottle to a shade the customer specifies (including from an uploaded photo) using an AI-assisted pigment-matching microfactory, with buyers able to name their own color.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerCollierville, US
CHARLES C. BRANDON(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersMarket Square VenturesRareBreed Ventures
The company develops non-cathartic virtual colonoscopy technology to enable early detection of colorectal cancer, which ranks first in cancer incidence and second in cancer mortality in Japan.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesJIC Venture Growth Investments
Bounce is a baggage storage service that allows users to book and store bags at convenient locker locations or local shops through an online platform.
Marketplaces
Cody Candee(Founder)in
Co-investors359 CapitalAccelAndreessen HorowitzCreator VenturesGHARAGE VenturesKDDI Open Innovation Fund+3 more
Branch Technology uses patented digital fabrication and additive manufacturing to enable architects and designers to construct complex structural designs at scale.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechDeep TechHardwareChattanooga, US
Ryan Lusk(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBonaventure CapitalLaunch TennesseeMetaPropBrick Mortar Ventures
Brave group is a Japanese holding company operating in the VTuber and IP entertainment space, structured around IP Production, IP Platform, and IP Solution businesses.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
野口 圭登 (Keito Noguchi)(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))野口 圭登(代表取締役CEO)
Co-investorsShochiku VenturesSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.Tokyo University of Science Innovation CapitalCool Japan FundKirin HoldingsSMBC Nikko Securities+2 more
Bytebeam provides a platform for building and managing IoT devices for enterprises developing smart hardware products.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsHardwareIoTSaaS
Gautam BT(Co-Founder & CEO)Ravi Teja(Co-Founder & CTO)Bharadwaaj R(Co-Founder & VP-Embedded)Achal Kothari(Co-Founder & VP-Business)
Co-investorsAdvantedge FoundersSTRIVEAccelTogether Fund
Caelux develops perovskite-based solar technology and manufactures Active Glass solutions to improve solar energy efficiency, power output, and cost-effectiveness using advanced manufacturing and machine learning.
CleantechEnergyNew Materials
John Iannelli(Founder)inScott Graybealin
Co-investorsFine Structures VenturesKhosla Ventures
Cala Health develops non-invasive prescription therapies for movement disorders, starting with a treatment for hand tremor and essential tremor.
Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSilicon Valley, US
Kate Rosenbluth, PhD(President & Chief Innovation Officer)Kate Rosenbluth(Founder)inDeanna Harshbarger(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAscension VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Lightstone VenturesOSF VenturesTriventuresAME Cloud Ventures+1 more
Cellid is a fabless company developing waveguide displays and spatial recognition (SLAM) engines for AR glasses and next-generation AR devices.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsRoppongi, JP
Ken Shirakami(Representative Director & CEO)SATOSHI SHIRAGA(Founder)inKen Shiragami(Representative Director & CEO)
Co-investors15th RockTechstarsTEL Venture Capital, Inc.Development Bank of JapanFFG Venture Business PartnersIMM Investment+2 more
Chefaa is a digital pharmacy platform in Egypt that connects users with pharmacies and enables prescription medication ordering, delivery to home, refill reminders, and health management services.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureE-commerceHealthtechMarketplacesEgypt, EG
Doaa ArefRasha Rady
Co-investors500 GlobalAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)LoftyInc CapitalNewtown PartnersVision VenturesVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)+2 more
ChromaCode develops a High-Definition PCR (HDPCR) multiplexing platform that enables genomic solutions for oncology and precision medicine, offering faster results and cost-effective workflows through automated interpretation and cloud-based software.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesCarlsbad, US
Paul Flook(Executive Officer, Director)Gregory J. Gosch(Executive Officer, Director)Lynne Rollins(Executive Officer)Aditya Rajagopal(Director)Axel Scherer(Director)
BoardJustin Klein(Director)in
Co-investorsAdjuvant CapitalMoore Venture PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Windham Capital PartnersDomain AssociatesDomain Partners+2 more
CleanFiber manufactures cellulose-based insulation from recycled newsprint for the building materials industry.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsBuffalo, US
Sami Rahman(CEO)Erik Gregory(Chief Financial Officer)Jonathan Strimling(Executive Officer)James Austin(Executive Officer)Marco Peterson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardNoah Lerner(Director)
Co-investorsAligned Climate CapitalBoston Harbor AngelsClean Energy VentureClimate Innovation CapitalKeiretsu ForumNXT Ventures+6 more
CloudPick develops AI-powered checkout and inventory management solutions for retail stores using computer vision and machine learning.
AI & Machine LearningIoTRetail TechShanghai, CN
Alex Ng(Founder)Jeff Feng(Founder & CEO)Rosie Zhang(Founder)in
Co-investorsCathay InnovationFIRSTLIGHT CapitalIntel Capital
Cognigy, part of NiCE Systems, provides conversational and generative AI solutions for customer service, including AI agents, intelligent IVR, and agent assistance capabilities that integrate with enterprise systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Benjamin Mayrin
Co-investorsDN CapitalDTCPInsight Partners
Commonwealth Fusion Systems develops commercial fusion power plants using high-temperature superconducting magnet technology to provide grid-scale energy.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCambridge, US
Brandon Sorbom(Founder)Robert Mumgaard(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Brunner(Executive Officer)Bob Mumgaard(Founder)in
BoardMassimiliano Pieri(Director)Katie Rae(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalArmada Investment AGBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBeni Venture CapitalBrainstorm VenturesBreakthrough Energy Ventures+38 more
CompStak is a crowdsourced commercial real estate data platform that aggregates millions of data points weekly to provide comprehensive CRE datasets for lenders, investors, and landlords.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechNew York, US
Michael Mandel(Co-founder & CEO)inVadim Belobrovka(Co-founder & CTO)Hrach Simonian(Director)Una Una Mitrovic
Co-investors500 GlobalCamber CreekCanaan PartnersEscalate Capital PartnersExpansion Venture CapitalFounder Collective+4 more
Connect Earth provides a Sustainable Finance operating system that helps financial institutions assess portfolio sustainability, automate ESG reporting, and align investments with sustainability standards like the EU Taxonomy and SFDR requirements.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureFintechImpact & Social GoodUK, GB
Alex Lempka(CEO)inNick Carmont(Founding CTO)in
Co-investorsBeyond CapitalCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Double DownEntrepreneur FirstGresham House VenturesLove Ventures+3 more
Co-investorsCoral CapitalNippon Venture Capital
Cornelis provides high-performance networking solutions for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing applications serving enterprise, cloud service providers, supercomputing centers, government labs, and research institutions.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwarePennsylvania, US
Lisa Spelman(Ms. Spelman is the Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer.)Philip A. Murphy Jr.(Mr. Murphy is the President of the Issuer.)Warren Rogers(Director)Vladimir Tamarkin(Executive Officer, Director)Gunnar K. Gunnarsson(Executive Officer, Director)Gunnar Gunnarsson(Founder)
Co-investorsIAG Capital PartnersIntel CapitalSQN Venture Partners, LLCW11 CapitalChestnut Street Ventures
Keens Seoul is a K-pop dance training academy that provides skill-based training for aspiring artists ages 8-14, utilizing a flipped classroom methodology and instruction from professional trainers working with major entertainment companies.
Creator EconomyEdTechSeoul, KR
심재원 (Shim Jae-won)(대표 (CEO/Director))
Craif develops biomarker analysis and AI-driven diagnostic solutions to enable early disease detection and personalized treatment through non-invasive testing of body fluids.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
Ryuichi Onose(Executive Officer, Director)inYuki Ichikawa(Director)Mika Yui(Director)
Co-investors1955 CapitalAozora Corporate Investment
CreatorsX is a Japanese startup that appears to work in anime and film content creation, based on its hiring of anime creators, art directors, producers, and animators.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
CUSTA develops an end-to-end order management platform that enables planning, creation, and production of customized items.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesE-commerceSaaSKuala Lumpur, MY
Cho Karazawa(Head of Merchandise Business)Chin Wye Jin(Head of Product)
Co-investorsDelight Ventures
Issuu is a digital publishing platform that transforms content into interactive flipbooks and enables users to share, embed, and monetize publications with analytics and collaboration tools.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Joe Hyrkinin
Co-investorsAUC AngelsHazelview VenturesHeartcore CapitalKDDI Open Innovation FundLiquidity Capital
Co-investorsDiamond Edge Ventures
DataMesh provides an industrial digital twin platform that combines 3D visualization, real-time data integration, simulation, and AI agents to enable operational decision-making for manufacturing, construction, facility management, and logistics teams.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechSingapore, SG
Dawn Aerospace builds space transportation infrastructure including flight-proven green chemical satellite propulsion systems, in-space refueling capabilities, and a reusable spaceplane.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechDelft, NL
Stefan PowellJeroen WinkJames Powell(Founder)inRobert WernerTobias Knop
Co-investorsAera VCANA Future Frontier FundBalerion Space Ventures
Deltan is a healthcare technology company that develops digital solutions and services for the dental industry, partnering with dental professionals to modernize dental care delivery.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Rahul Rawat(Founder)inTanveer Ahmed(Founder)in
Co-investorsAditya Birla VenturesKalaari CapitalVenture Catalyst Space
DEA is a blockchain-based company that develops Web3 and gamification solutions for social issue resolution and digital asset management.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareGamingImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesTokyo, JP
Naohito YOSHIDA
Co-investorsASICS Ventures CorporationKDDI Open Innovation FundTokoinRakuten Capital
Whitelabel buy-now-pay-later platform for retail finance at the point of sale.
Christer Holloman(Founder)Todd Latham(CEO)
Co-investorsDawn CapitalDG Daiwa VenturesDN CapitalFINTECH CircleGreen Shores CapitalMangrove Capital Partners+5 more
Docquity is a mobile platform for verified healthcare professionals to earn CME/CPD credits, attend live webinars, discuss clinical cases, and access medical journals and content.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechSingapore, SG
Indranil Roychowdhury(Founder)in
Co-investorsAC VenturesAlkemi Growth CapitaliGlobe PartnersSpiral VenturesGenesia Ventures
Eclypsium provides hardware and firmware security solutions for enterprises to identify and address vulnerabilities in chips, low-level code, and digital supply chains.
CybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwarePortland, US
Yuriy Bulygin(Co-founder)Alex Bazhaniuk(Co-founder)John Ewert(Executive Officer)Alex B(Founder)
BoardAlex Doll(Director)inTimothy Porter(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAV8 VenturesaVentureBasecamp FundDnipro+13 more
Edmodo was a global education network that empowered educators to engage lifelong learners.
EdTechSan Mateo, US
Nic Borg(Co-Founder & CEO)inJeff O'Hara(Co-Founder)inCrystal Hutter(Co-Founder; COO, then CEO (Feb 2013-Dec 2014), then President)inVibhu Mittal(Chief Executive Officer)Manish Kothari(General Manager of Platform)Ketan Kothari(VP of Marketing)
Co-investorsGreylock PartnersIndex VenturesLearn CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Tenaya CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)+1 more
Enlighted provides space and workplace management solutions that help facility owners manage workspace bookings, navigate office layouts, and monitor real-time space utilization and environmental conditions to optimize operations and reduce costs.
IoTPropTech
Tanuj Mohan(Founder)in
Co-investorsDnx Ventures
WithDrive provides a mobility advertising platform that displays ads on vehicles traveling through urban areas, offering real-time campaign optimization and performance analytics based on GPS tracking data.
AdTechMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsKain Capital
estie develops AI-powered software for real estate professionals to search, analyze, and manage commercial properties in Japan.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechTokyo, JP
Ei Hirai(Founder)in
Co-investorsVertex GrowthUTECZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERSDevelopment Bank of JapanGlobis Capital Partners
Eyeota provides audience data solutions for digital marketing and advertising, offering access to segmented consumer profiles and demographic targeting capabilities.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Co-investorsProject A VenturesQualgro
Fufu Color is a specialized hair coloring salon chain in Japan offering affordable professional hair coloring services with quick turnaround times and a focus on accessible beauty care.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalFunds Startups
Fermata operates a specialized e-commerce platform for femtech and femcare products, offering solutions for menstrual health, fertility, postpartum care, menopause, and intimate wellness sourced from domestic and international brands.
ConsumerE-commerceFemTech
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation Fund
One Health operates a clinical trial platform using canine cancer data to accelerate and de-risk human oncology drug development.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Christina Lopes(Co-Founder & CEO)inBen Lewis(Co-founder)Benjamin Lewis(Co-Founder)inchristina lopes(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzaVentureCivilization Ventures Management, LlcMaC Venture CapitalMyAsiaVCOncology Ventures+5 more
FLASH produces and distributes short-form vertical drama and anime content, leveraging technology and intellectual property to create new entertainment formats and economic ecosystems.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsSony Ventures Corporation
Flow develops technology-based mental health solutions to address depression symptoms and wellness.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMental HealthStockholm, SE
Daniel Månsson(Co-founder)Erik Rehn(Co-founder)Erin Lee(CEO)
Co-investorsJAZZ Venture PartnersKhosla VenturesnaturalX Health Ventures
Foriio is a free portfolio platform for creators to upload, showcase, and share their work with built-in features for crediting collaborators and documenting production processes.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Hirohito Yamada(Founder)in
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundShizuoka CapitalZ Venture Capital
Formic develops automation and robotics solutions for factories to increase production capacity and reliability while reducing costs, downtime, and safety risks.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsChicago, US
Saman Farid(Founder & CEO)inMisa I.(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesCarnrite VenturesChapter OneDeep AcreEvolution Ventures+8 more
Kegmil provides cloud-based, mobile-first software that automates and optimizes field service operations for maintenance and repair professionals across industries including elevator and data center equipment servicing, primarily serving organizations in Southeast Asia.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSingapore, SG
A Japanese investment management and real estate finance company that specializes in REIT composition, structured finance, and property investment operations for office, hotel, and logistics assets.
FintechPropTechTokyo, JP
久保田 政範 (Masanori Kubota)(代表取締役 (Representative Director))中田 貴之 (Takayuki Nakada)(取締役 投資運用部長 (Director, Investment Management Division))
Gaussy transforms logistics from a reactive operational function into a proactive source of business insights by leveraging real-time supply chain data to uncover new opportunities and drive competitive advantage.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply Chain
Shingo Sakuraiin
Co-investorsUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.Prologis Ventures
GCTx develops an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) programming platform called TFome™ that uses synthetic biology, gene editing, and machine learning to improve cell therapy development and scaling.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical DevicesCambridge, US
George Church(Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor)Parastoo Khoshakhlagh(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)Alex Ng(Chief Innovation Officer & Co-Founder)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzMedical Excellence CapitalHumboldt
Life5 offers life insurance products for consumers in Spain and other European countries, providing coverage options at low monthly costs for families, mortgage holders, and seniors.
InsurTech
Guillermo Alén Iglesias(Founder)in
Co-investorsMundi VenturesSingular
GITAI develops robotic technologies for space exploration, specializing in robotic solutions for the construction and maintenance of satellites, lunar settlements, and planetary infrastructure.
Deep TechMobility & TransportationRoboticsSpace TechTorrance, JP
Sho Nakanose(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Toyotaka Kozuki(Director)Yuta Kimura(Director)Tatsuro Koyama
Co-investors500 GlobalCoral CapitalDBJ CapitalJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Global Brain is a venture capital firm that invests in startups from seed to later stages across a wide range of sectors, and also operates flagship funds and runs corporate venture capital (CVC) funds and co-investment programs with corporate partners.
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundOriental Land Innovations
Coins.ph is a cryptocurrency exchange and financial services platform based in the Philippines that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various cryptocurrencies.
B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3FintechPhilippines, PH
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupOak Drive venturesPantera CapitalRebright Partners
Co-investorsSpiral Capital
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Groq designs and manufactures the LPU (Language Processing Unit), a chip purpose-built for AI inference, and operates GroqCloud, a platform for running inference workloads with low latency and cost efficiency across global data centers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSemiconductors
Jonathan Ross(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Alumni VenturesB CapitalBasecamp FundBeyond CapitalBlueYard Capital+36 more
GTriip (Trevo) provides self-service check-in kiosks, mobile flows, and digital keys for hotels, integrating identity verification, payments, and keycard encoding into a single platform.
HardwareSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsAccord VenturesKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Hacomono builds a platform connecting users, fitness facilities, healthcare providers, and instructors to promote wellness as part of everyday life in Japan.
HealthtechIoTSaaSWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP
Kenichi Hasuda(Founder)in
Co-investorsSpiral Innovation PartnersALL STAR SAAS FUND
Hakki Africa develops credit scoring algorithms and APIs for microfinance institutions and emerging market financial services in Africa, serving underbanked populations lacking formal credit history.
AI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSTokyo, JP
REIJI KOBAYASHIKOJI TOKIDA(Co-Founder/COO)Reiji Kobayashi(Founder)in
Co-investorsFunds StartupsGlobis Capital PartnersHeadlineSMBC Venture Capital
Hayden AI develops artificial intelligence and spatial analytics software for governments and businesses, with a focus on transportation and public safety.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechMobility & Transportation
Marty Beard(CEO)in
Co-investorsAutotech VenturesCastor Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)Costella KirschDoon CapitalFoothill VenturesKDDI Open Innovation Fund+3 more
Heading Health is a mental health treatment center providing team-based, in-person care combining psychiatry, therapy, and nutritional support.
HealthtechMental HealthAustin, US
Steven Levine(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Benjamin Goldman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Simon Tankel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardWilliam Pescatello(Director)
Co-investorsInnovating CapitalJam FundRefract Ventures
Helpfeel provides a knowledge data platform that uses search technology and AI to organize and deliver company knowledge to customers and employees.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS京都, JP
洛西 一周 (Shūichi Nagata)(代表取締役/CEO)
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersZ Venture CapitalOne CapitalSalesforce VenturesSMBC Venture Capital
HIVED is the UK's first parcel delivery company designed for e-commerce, operating with a focus on sustainable and technology-enabled delivery methods.
CleantechE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainUK, GB
Murvah Iqbal(Founder)inMathias Krieger(Founder)in
Co-investorsEka VenturesMaersk GrowthMarunouchi Innovation PartnersPlanet A VenturesRocketship.vcWestern Technology Investment+2 more
Hoxton Farms grows cultivated fat, a biomanufactured ingredient for food companies to use in plant-based and alternative meat products.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechFoodTechLondon, GB
Vítor Espírito Santo(Chief Scientific Officer)in
Co-investorsBackedCollaborative FundEarth Venture CapitalFine Structures VenturesForm VenturesJuniper+4 more
Co-investorsCoral CapitalMPower
Hydroleap develops electrochemical water treatment technology that replaces traditional chemical-intensive processes for wastewater treatment across industries including data centers, food and beverage production, and pharmaceuticals.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCleantechClimate TechEnergySingapore, SG
Co-investors500 GlobalCultiv8 Funds ManagementEntrepreneur FirstUntroD CapitalSEEDS CapitalSparkLabs Global Ventures+1 more
.JPN.COM is a domain registry offering .jpn.com domains as an alternative to traditional Japanese ccTLDs, providing unrestricted global access to Japan-focused digital presence without residency or business registration requirements.
Sector AgnosticLas Vegas, US
Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesSumitomo Mitsui Finance and LeasingIncubate Fund
IgGenix is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on antibody discovery and development for allergies and immunological diseases.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechSouth San Francisco, US
Kari Nadeau(Scientific Co-Founder)
Co-investorsKhosla VenturesAllerfund Ventures, LlcFemHealth VenturesMedical Incubator Japan K.K.ShangBay Capital LLCSBI Investment
IONATE develops smart transformer hardware and AI coordination software for power systems and grids, designed to modernize electricity infrastructure for data centers and grid applications.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyHardwareLondon, GB
Luca(CGO)inAdhikari Ajanta(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAlbionVCZero Carbon CapitalAntares Ventures Pte. Ltd.IQ Capital
iPrice Group operates a price comparison and shopping platform that helps consumers find the cheapest online prices by aggregating offers from e-commerce partners across Southeast Asia.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechKuala Lumpur, MY
David ChmelarHeinrich WendelPaul Brown-Kenyon
Co-investors500 GlobalECONA AGZ Venture Capital
Co-investorsGobi Partners
J-CAT uses technology and design to reinterpret Japan's regional culture, crafts, and heritage into modern high-value experiences and services aimed at domestic and international audiences.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP
Ryu Iikura(Founder)in
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalJoyance Partners
Noritaka Okabe(Founder)in
Co-investorsCanal VenturesHyperithmIyogin CapitalJR WEST INNOVATIONS
justInCase (now Sony Shoukan-Tanshuki Hoken) is a short-term insurance provider offering a range of policies including smartphone protection, one-day accident coverage, hospitalization insurance, and rental property fire insurance.
FintechInsurTechTokyo, JP
Junichi Ryusekido
Co-investors500 GlobalZ Venture Capital
Kikitori is an agricultural technology company that develops SaaS platforms for optimizing farm product distribution and operates retail produce shops in Tokyo.
AgTechCloud ComputingSaaSTokyo, JP
Co-investorsCoral CapitalGlobis Capital Partners
Online gambling and slot gaming platform offering various casino games and betting options accessible via mobile and desktop devices.
Gaming
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Kyoto Fusioneering develops fusion energy technology and related engineering solutions to enable carbon-neutral power generation and advanced chemical processes such as hydrogen production and carbon capture.
Climate TechDeep TechEnergyKyoto, JP
Taka Nagao(Founder)inShutaro Takeda, Ph.D.(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoral CapitalDBJ CapitalJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsKyoto University Innovation CapitalSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.Techstars+2 more
Tetsuo Shiihashi(Founder)in
Lazuli provides a product data platform that uses generative AI to collect, organize, and enrich product information for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
Seigen Hagiwara(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoral CapitalCarbide Ventures
Letinar develops wearable display technology for augmented reality and mixed reality applications, offering low-power, lightweight optical solutions compatible with various AR form factors including glasses and headsets.
Deep TechHardware
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundLotte Ventures
Palmu is a live streaming application that enables real-time connection between broadcasters and viewers through comments and gift-based communication.
Media & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundNOW JapanW Inc.Aozora Corporate InvestmentLight Street Capital
Lime operates a shared micromobility service offering short-term rentals of electric bikes and scooters.
CleantechConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Wayne Ting(CEO)in
Co-investorsAcurio VenturesAkkadian VenturesAmity VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBling CapitalBMW i Ventures+29 more
Loco Partners operates Relux, an online booking platform for hotels and traditional inns in Japan.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP
Chong Myung-hun (鄭 明勲)
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundCyberAgent Capital
Lokal is a vernacular hyperlocal platform providing local news, classifieds, and job listings to non-English speaking users across rural and tier 2+ Indian markets.
ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSocialBengaluru, IN
Vipul Chaudhary(Founder)inJani Pasha(Founder)inJani pasha(Founder)in
Co-investors3one4 CapitalIndia QuotientY CombinatorSoma CapitalCapria VenturesSony Ventures Corporation
Exited via acquisition by ServiceNow.
Co-investorsMeron CapitalPrelude VenturesFlint CapitalJVP
Lucend builds an AI-driven platform that optimizes data center operations to reduce energy and water consumption by up to 40%, targeting data center operators seeking to improve resource efficiency and sustainability.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
JasperRene
Co-investors4impact capitalRemarkable VenturesStepchange
Luup operates an electric micro-mobility sharing service providing electric kick scooters and pedal-assist bicycles for short urban trips in Japan.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP
Co-investorsDG Incubationi-nest capitalOpen Network LabPKSHA Technology CapitalTBS Innovation PartnersANRI+2 more
Co-investorsWavemaker ImpactWavemaker Partners
Mango Materials develops biopolymers and biocomposites as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics for consumer and industrial applications.
BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsVacaville, US
Co-investorsAlante CapitalCollaborative FundReactionVox CapitalGratitude Railroad
Mechasys develops an XR Projector for the construction industry, providing robotics and advanced layout solutions to improve field productivity and worker efficiency on construction sites.
Construction TechHardwareRoboticsMontreal, CA
Co-investors15th RockNew Stack VenturesAgya VenturesFondactionSOSVToda
Mecho Autotech operates a mobile app and network of verified mechanics and parts suppliers that connects vehicle owners in Africa with maintenance and repair services, offering an alternative to expensive branded garages and unvetted roadside mechanics.</description> </invoke>
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationLagos, NG
Olusegun Owoade(Founder)in
Co-investorsAjim CapitalIngressive CapitalY CombinatorCathexis VenturesFuture AfricaVentures Platform
MedRhythms develops digital therapeutics using music, sensors, and software combined with neuroscience to improve walking and mobility in patients with neurological conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesBoston, US
Brian Harris(Co-Founder and CEO)inOwen McCarthy(Executive Officer, Director)inRaymond Pawlicki(Director)Musan Duric(Director)
BoardWilliam McKee(Director)Isaac Cheng(Director)
Co-investorsBose VenturesCEI Ventures
Lumen develops a device and platform that measures and tracks metabolism in real-time to provide personalized nutrition guidance.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Michal Mor(Founder)in
Co-investorsKaedan CapitalResolute VenturesSamsung NextKli Capital
Metalenz develops metasurface optics technology for optical sensing in consumer and industrial devices.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsStoneham, US
Robert Charles Devlin(Executive Officer, Director)Federico Capasso(Director)Rob Devlin(Founder)in
BoardXuhui Shao(Director)in
Co-investorsBantam GroupBraemar Energy VenturesFoothill VenturesIntel CapitalNeotribe VenturesOUP (Osage University Partners)+6 more
Metaphore develops a platform that measures biological activity inside cells at scale to design antibody medicines with novel mechanisms of action.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Co-investorsFlagship Pioneering
栗田廉(Founder)in
Co-investorsDnx VenturesZ Venture CapitalGenesia Ventures
Miresso develops beryllium materials and supply chain solutions for fusion energy applications.
Deep TechEnergyNew MaterialsMisawa, JP
Masaru Nakamichi(CEO)Yu Nakano(Technical Development Director)
Co-investorsKeio Innovation InitiativeMPowerNTT DOCOMO VenturesSpiral CapitalSpiral Innovation PartnersGenesia Ventures+1 more
MNTSQ builds a contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform that uses natural language processing to standardize contracts and simplify agreement processes for businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechTokyo, JP
Takahiro Anno(Founder)in
Co-investorsAozora Corporate Investment
MODE builds an AI-driven IoT platform called BizStack that collects and visualizes real-time data from industrial sites, with an AI assistant component for data analysis and decision-making across manufacturing, factories, and field operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTSan Mateo, JP
Ethan Khan(Co-Founder)Ethan Kan(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsJR East Start UPKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Modhaus is a K-pop entertainment agency that operates as an open architecture platform, aiming to create a fan-centered music industry ecosystem by incorporating blockchain and metaverse technologies.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSeoul, KR
Jaden Jeong
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundLaguna InvestmentLB InvestmentNonagonReflexive CapitalForesight Ventures
MOSH is a platform connecting creators with customers based on individual reputation and expertise rather than corporate affiliation.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyMarketplacesSaaSTokyo, JP
Kazuya Yabu(Founder)in
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsKDDI Open Innovation FundPrime PartnersSumisho Venture PartnersGenesia Ventures+2 more
Moxtra provides a client engagement platform used by organizations across real estate, financial services, healthcare, and other industries to streamline customer onboarding, service delivery, and relationship management.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCupertino, US
Subrah Iyar(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Co-investorsTitanium Ventures
Neurable develops brain-computer interface (BCI) technology via smart headphones designed to enhance employee focus, productivity, and well-being in corporate settings.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechHR TechAnn Arbor, US
Dr. Ramses Alcaide(CEO and Co-Founder)Michael Thompson(Executive Officer)Adam Eizenberg-Molnar(Cofounder)
Co-investorsCapital FactoryFundersClubGoAhead VenturesHartmann CapitalHouston Angel NetworkInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc+9 more
Neutral produces dairy products with measured and offset carbon footprints.
AgTechClimate TechFoodTechPortland, US
Matthew Plitch(Executive Officer, Director)Lawrence Plitch(Executive Officer)Matt Plitch(Founder)
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesDarco Capital
New Innovations develops OMO (Online-Merge-Offline) services and solutions, along with robots for industrial automation.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSaaSTokyo, JP
Keito Nakao(Co-CEO & CTO)Tsutomu Yamada(Co-CEO)
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundShizuoka CapitalNissay CapitalSBI InvestmentSMBC Venture Capital
NEWLOCAL is a real estate development and town-making company that focuses on creating sustainable regional models in Japan's depopulating communities by attracting talent, ideas, and capital to revitalize local areas.
Impact & Social GoodPropTechTokyo, JP
石田 遼(Founder)in
Co-investorsJR East Start UPJR WEST INNOVATIONSSamurai Incubate
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)
Co-investorsBonds Investment GroupCoral CapitalDCM VenturesDIMENSIONGlobis Capital PartnersGMO VenturePartners+6 more
NOT A HOTEL operates a fractional ownership model for vacation residences across Japan, allowing individuals to purchase annual usage rights (minimum 10 nights per year) with full ownership privileges including resale and inheritance.
B2B MarketplacesPropTechTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsGMO VenturePartnersHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.KDDI Open Innovation FundMinerva Growth PartnersOriental Land InnovationsShizuoka Capital+2 more
Noxtua develops a Legal AI Workspace and a European legal database of over 130 million documents and 8.5 million court decisions, providing legal research, analysis, and document drafting tools for legal professionals.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaSBerlin, DE
Leif-Nissen Lundbæk(CEO & Co-Founder)Michael Huth(Co-Founder)Leif-Nissen Lundbæk, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Numat develops metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and manufactures them at industrial scale through an integrated campus with ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsIllinois, US
Ben Hernandez(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)Dr. Omar Farha(Founder and Chief Scientific Officer)
BoardT. Jay Collins(Director)Bill Kroll(Director)Luka Erceg(Director)Jeff Klunzinger(Director)
Co-investorsRapha Capital Management, LLCTEL Venture Capital, Inc.Universal Materials Incubator
Offbeast manufactures plant-based whole-cut steaks using a proprietary fiber-alignment technology to achieve texture comparable to conventional meat products.
Climate TechConsumerFoodTechNew York City, US
Co-investorsLever VCY CombinatorCollaborative Fund
Olive develops machine learning and signal processing technology with applications across education, mobility, and healthcare sectors.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechNagoya, JP
Seiji Takeuchi(CEO)in
Co-investorsHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup AcceleratorGeneral Catalyst
Los Angeles, US
PRATIK SONI(Executive Officer, Director)Pratik Soni(Founder)inTONY BOBULINSKI(Director)BILL WISE(Director)ASIF JADHAVJI(Director)CHRIS MAHL(Director)
Oobli develops sweet proteins derived from equatorial fruits and berries, using a fermentation process to produce a sugar alternative that is thousands of times sweeter than sugar.
BiotechCleantechFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Jason Ryder(Founder & CTO)
Co-investorsLever VCPiva CapitalKhosla VenturesPETRONAS Ventures
Open Payments is an API aggregator that connects financial institutions and businesses to multiple banks through a single unified API, supporting account information retrieval and payment initiation under the PSD2 directive.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechStockholm, SE
Co-investorsGoose Valley VenturesIndustrifondenLuminar VenturesAlfvén & Didrikson
OptQC develops optical quantum computers aimed at practical societal implementation, addressing energy efficiency and computational capacity limits through a scalable photonic approach to quantum computing.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechQuantum ComputingTokyo, JP
Hiroshi Takase(Representative Director & CEO)Akira Furusawa(Director)Warit Asavanant(Founder)inWarit Asabapote(Director & CTO)
Co-investorsDelight VenturesUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
Pale Blue develops and manufactures water-based propulsion systems for small satellites, serving satellite integrators and operators globally.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechKashiwa, JP
Jun Asakawa(Representative Director)Kazuya Yaginuma(Founder)inHiro Koizumi(Founder)in
Co-investorsaSTARTShizuoka CapitalItochu Technology Ventures
PAPAMO operates an online movement therapy classroom for children with developmental concerns and provides program support services for therapeutic facilities.
EdTechHealthtechTokyo, JP
Sakiko Hashimoto(Representative Director)
Co-investorsFunds StartupsW Inc.
Pente Networks provides cloud-native mobile core and private 5G solutions designed for enterprises and operators to deploy and manage cellular networks with the simplicity of IT infrastructure.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHackensack, US
Jonathan Schwartz(CTO & Founder)
Co-investorsFujitsu VenturesINcapital VenturesMagma Venture Partners
Persist AI provides AI-driven formulation development services for pharmaceutical compounds, combining robotic lab automation with machine learning models to accelerate drug formulation optimization and reduce time-to-market.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsSacramento, US
Karthik Raman(Founder)inChristopher Shelner(Founder)in
Co-investors2048 VenturesGood AI CapitalJovonoSpero VenturesY CombinatorInnospark Ventures+1 more
PharmaX designs digital healthcare solutions focused on improving access to medical services and medications for patients in Japan.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechTokyo, JP
辻 裕介 (Yusuke Tsuji)(代表取締役・医師 (Representative Director & Physician))
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Pictoria is a company that combines entertainment and technology to create AI characters and content experiences designed to engage audiences and shape a compelling future.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
Co-investorsKiraboshi CapitalSony Ventures CorporationZ Venture Capital
Pionix provides engineering services and open-source software for EV charging manufacturers, helping them develop and certify products based on the EVerest operating system.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareIoTBruchsal, DE
Cornelius Claussen(Founder)inBenjamin Mosler(Founder)Johanna Claussen(Founder)inMarco Möller(Founder)in
Co-investorsPale Blue DotAxeleo Capital
Pocket RD develops 3D avatar technology and blockchain-based Web3 services, combining XR, blockchain, and avatar creation for metaverse applications and NFT management.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Tokyo, JP
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Co-investorsIyogin CapitalSX Capital, Inc.
Waffle provides a group journaling platform designed to help users form closer human connections and address loneliness and social isolation.
ConsumerMental HealthSocialWellness & Fitness
Satoru Sasozaki(Co-founder & CEO)
Co-investorsmint VCKindred Ventures
PREVENT provides health support services targeting high-risk populations with lifestyle-related diseases, with a focus on preventing disease progression and supporting patients' return to daily life.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSWellness & Fitness
Hagihara
STYLY is a spatial layer platform that enables creators to build and distribute digital content for both public spaces and personal environments in the spatial computing era.
Creator EconomyDeep TechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Andre Hutagalung(Founder)in
RECEPTIONIST is a cloud-based digital reception system that streamlines visitor management and notification, replacing traditional phone intercom systems by sending guest alerts directly to staff smartphones and chat applications via iPad.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Recho develops voice AI technology for enterprise contact centers, enabling real-time conversation understanding and context preservation to automate customer interactions while preserving company-specific knowledge and processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Shi Qiu(Founder)in
Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.KDDI Open Innovation FundW Inc.East VenturesSBI Investment
APX operates the TIGR Registry, a global platform for tracking, trading, and retiring Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from renewable energy projects across over 40 countries.
B2B MarketplacesCleantechClimate TechEnergySingapore, SG
Co-investorsAramco VenturesPETRONAS Ventures
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- How many investments has Global Brain made?
- Global Brain has 420 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Global Brain invest at?
- Global Brain invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Global Brain's typical check size?
- Global Brain typically writes checks of $100K – $184M.
- What sectors does Global Brain focus on?
- Global Brain focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Global Brain located?
- Global Brain is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Does Global Brain lead rounds?
- Yes, Global Brain leads investment rounds.
- Who does Global Brain co-invest with?
- Global Brain most often shares deals with KDDI Open Innovation Fund, Z Venture Capital, Sony Ventures Corporation, among 553 tracked co-investors.
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【後悔しないスタートアップ転職（前編）】元Google社員はなぜRightTouchを選んだか／選考前の準備で心掛けたこと／GB採用支援チームによる転職支援サービス「GBIL」とは
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【スタートアップから見た高輪地球益ファンド】介護テックスタートアップ「aba」との取り組み／幅広い層を集客できる強み／投資に至った背景／両社が描く今後の展望／abaから見た本ファンドと好相性の企業
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【高輪地球益ファンドの実態】TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITYでの実証実験50件超／環境・モビリティ・ヘルスケア中心に幅広く投資／マルチLPの強み／海外展開も手厚く支援／100年続くまちづくり
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【スタートアップの知財戦略】なぜスタートアップに知財戦略が必要なのか／知財活動の目標設定と必要な実行体制／知財を活かしたスタートアップ事例／GB知財チームの支援体制と実績
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