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Global Brain

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Tokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked

Also known as グローバル・ブレイン株式会社

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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.

Invests inSector AgnosticGlobalJapanTokyo

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
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$100K – $184M
HQ
Tokyo, JP
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1998
Last 12 months
2 investments
AUM
$2.7B
Tracked investments
442

Team · 3 people

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What they invest in

from 335 of 442 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×106SaaS ×72Enterprise Software ×57Deep Tech ×55Healthtech ×47B2B Marketplaces ×37Hardware ×37Biotech ×35

HQs:Japan×196United States×55Singapore×9United Kingdom×7Germany×6France×4

Who they back

founder profiles across 172 portfolio companies
61%
solo founders
105 of 172 mapped founding teams
41%
repeat founders
of 157 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 19 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×1052 founders×433 founders×154+ founders×9

Where their founders studiedfrom 148 founders with education data

The University of Tokyo ×16Keio University ×9Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×6Stanford University ×5Caltech ×4Harvard University ×4INSEAD ×4Waseda University ×4

What their founders studiedfrom 136 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×55Computer Science ×22Business & Management ×17Economics ×11Finance & Accounting ×8Physics ×8Chemistry ×5Design & Architecture ×5

Where their founders worked beforefrom 157 founders with career history

McKinsey & Company ×8Intel Corporation ×7Rakuten ×4Apple ×3Mercari, Inc. ×3Arizona State University ×2Aurora ×2exndo architectures ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×8Techstars ×6Entrepreneur First ×2

36 founders hold a PhD · 24 hold an MBA (of 151 with degree data)

Investments · 442 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22025 · 62024 · 52023 · 82022 · 92021 · 42020 · 12019 · 12017 · 12015 · 22014 · 140 dated

Securitizesecuritize.ioNYSE: SECZ

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 Innovationsshoulderinnovations.cominNYSE: SI

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)inJeff Points(Executive Officer)inDavid Blue(Executive Officer)inDon Running(Manager and Chief Executive Officer)Jeff Ondrla(Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsAPERTURE Venture PartnersArboretum VenturesGenesis Innovation GroupInvest MichiganLightstone VenturesUS Venture Partners+2 more

CYBERDYNE㈱cyberdyne.jpin𝕏✓ verified

Cyberdyne develops HAL, a wearable cyborg exoskeleton that detects bioelectric signals from the wearer's muscles and assists or augments physical movement.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsTokyo, JP

嘉之 山海(Representative Director/CEO)Yoshiyuki Sankai(Representative Director & Professor at University of Tsukuba)in

Co-investorsMizuho CapitalDBJ CapitalSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.

Livestreamerslivestreamers.co.jp✓ verified

Livestreamers operates a live streaming platform and provides influencer marketing, content production, and technology services for entertainment creators in Japan.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Shigihiro Ichikawa(CEO)

Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation Fund

MUSEmuse-gr.com✓ verified

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 AIsakana.aiin𝕏✓ verified

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)inRen Ito(Co-Founder & Chairman)inLlion Jones(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsBasis Set VenturesIn-Q-Tel500 GlobalFujitsu VenturesGeodesic CapitalKDDI Open Innovation Fund+11 more

SiLCsilc.comin✓ verified

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

Unabizunabiz.comin𝕏✓ verified

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

Vizcabvizcab.ioinMay 2024✓ verified

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)inGuillaume Lafont(CSO & co-founder)in

Co-investorsBrick Mortar VenturesRise PropTechKOMPAS VCnoa

クリアーションkreation.jp✓ verified

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.

スマート修繕smart-shuzen.jp✓ verified

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

株式会社ファーメンステーションfermenstation.co.jpin✓ verified

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)inToshikazu Sugimoto(CTO)

Co-investorsSX Capital, Inc.JR East Start UPTBS Innovation Partners

㈱LexxPlusslexxpluss.comin𝕏

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

㈱NearMenearme.jpin𝕏

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)inKenji Hosoda(CTO)inNaoyuki Matsukura(CFO)inTaiki Inoue(CMO)in

Co-investorsDBJ CapitalJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsAozora Corporate InvestmentSumitomo Corporation

10X10x.co.jp𝕏

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 VenturePartnersKDDI Open Innovation FundNOW Japan10X CapitalFounders Fund

12薬局12pharmacy.co.jp

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

Co-investorsShizuoka Capital

360kompanykompany.comacquired by Moody's

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

5rocks5rocks.io
A-waveawave.co.jp

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

Activ8activ8.co.jp

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-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundKiraboshi CapitalMakers Fund

AI modelai-model.jp

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

Airmeetairmeet.comin𝕏

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

AlgaleXumamo.jp

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.

amptalkamptalk.co.jp

Masashi Takanobu(Founder)inRyoma I.(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Mobile Internet Capital, Inc.Scrum VenturesGenesia Ventures

Analytical Flavor Systemsgastrograph.comin

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/Japananique.jp𝕏

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))in

Co-investorsW Inc.

AnotherBallizumo.com

AnotherBall is a Singapore-registered entertainment startup building the VTuber project IZUMO and virtual streaming apps.

Co-investorsEmooteGlobis Capital PartnersHashed

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-investorsDIMENSIONKDDI Open Innovation Fund

Anyflowanyflow.co.jpAcquired

Japanese iPaaS startup providing API integration and workflow automation between SaaS systems; acquired by Asuene in 2025.

Co-investorsGlobis Capital Partners

Aoi
AppBroadCastacquired by Mediba (KDDI subsidiary) · Apr 2016

AppBroadCast was a Tokyo-based startup that ran GameGift, a mobile game marketing platform offering in-game rewards, news and tips, plus related services Sakipre and Hayatoku for beta-testing and pre-registration of games.

Arcstonearcstone.coin

Arcstone provides digital solutions for manufacturing operations, enabling transparency and integration across supply chains from production to consumer.

Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDetroit, TH

Brian KimWillson Deng(CEO)in

Co-investors500 GlobalREFASHIOND Ventures

Aspectivaaspectiva.cominacquired by Walmart

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

ATOMicaatomica.co.jp

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

Augustaugust.comin𝕏acquired by Assa Abloy

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

AuthenXauthenxinc.com

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

Bakoolbakool.idinDec 2022

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 CombinatorGoodwater CapitalInsignia Ventures PartnersKleiner Perkins

Balance Rebalance.reinAug 2021 · $10M

Balance Re provides real-time analytics and quantitative asset-liability management (ALM) technology to help life insurers and pension funds manage capital, liquidity, and insurance and financial risks.

FintechInsurTechSaaSKöln, DE

Lucian Rautu(Co-CEO / Geschäftsführer)Michel Gauer(Co-CEO / Geschäftsführer)in

Co-investorsAnthemis Venture

Balre Technologiesbalre.euin

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)

BASEbinc.jp

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)in

Co-investorsSMBC Venture Capital

Basetwobasetwo.aiin𝕏

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-FULLbefull-lifedesign.com

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)in

Beacon Power Servicesbeaconpowerservices.comin𝕏

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)inSENYO ADU(Executive Officer)inANTIGHA OTU ANTIGHA(Executive Officer)inCHRISTINE ADEJOROOLUWA(Executive Officer)in

BoardCyril Collon(Director)in

Co-investorsPartech VenturesFactor[e] VenturesSeedstars Africa Ventures

Beatrustbeatrust.comin𝕏

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 Farmsbeleaf.co.idin

Beleaf Farms works with Indonesian smallholder farmers under a Farming as a Service model, managing cultivation, quality control, and export logistics to supply produce to global buyers.

AgTechFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsAlpha JWC VenturesOpenspace Ventures

Best Beerbestbeerjapan.com𝕏

Best Beer Japan runs a B2B craft beer and craft spirits wholesale platform that lets retailers browse and compare over 4,000 products from more than 350 brands at wholesale prices.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTechSaaSAsaka, Saitama, JP

Peter Rothenberg(Representative Director (CEO))in

Co-investorsNOW Japan

bitBiome株式会社bitbiome.co.jpin𝕏

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

Bitwalabitwala.comin𝕏

Bitwala offers a crypto app with a Visa card and self-custody wallet, letting users buy, hold, send, and spend Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, and Euros online, in-store, and at ATMs.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsPointer.CapitalBlockchain Founders Fund

Bizlybizly.comin𝕏

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)in

BoardRyan Chou(Director)

Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalFrontier VenturesKDDI Open Innovation FundMetaPropMetaProp VenturesSKY VC+2 more

Blank Beautyblankbeauty.comin𝕏

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)in

Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersMarket Square VenturesRareBreed Ventures

BlueWXbluewx.co.jpin

Kaz Watanabein

Co-investorsUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

Boston Medical Sciencesb-ms.tech

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

Bouncebounce.comin𝕏

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.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality

Cody Candee(Founder)in

Co-investors359 CapitalAccelAndreessen HorowitzAZURO CAPITAL VENTURESBlitzscaling VenturesCreator Ventures+7 more

Brain Corporationbraincorp.comin𝕏Aug 2026

Brain Corp develops BrainOS, an autonomy software platform that turns machines into autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for commercial and industrial settings such as retail stores, warehouses, airports, hospitals, and schools.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechRoboticsSan Diego, US

Eugene Izhikevich(Founder)in

Co-investorsQualcomm VenturesSoftBank Vision FundFujitsu Ventures

Branch Technologybranchtechnology.comin

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 groupbravegroup.co.jpin𝕏

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

Bugworks Researchbugworksresearch.comin𝕏Feb 2022 · $18M

Bugworks Research is a drug discovery company developing small molecule therapeutics, including novel antibacterial agents targeting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across Gram-negative and Gram-positive infections and next-generation immuno-oncology treatments for hard-to-treat tumors.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechWilmington, US

Anand Anandkumar(Executive Officer)in

Co-investors3one4 Capital

Bytebeambytebeam.ioin𝕏

Bytebeam provides a platform for building and managing IoT devices for enterprises developing smart hardware products.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsHardwareIoTSaaS

Gautam BT(Co-Founder & CEO)inRavi Teja(Co-Founder & CTO)Bharadwaaj R(Co-Founder & VP-Embedded)Achal Kothari(Co-Founder & VP-Business)

Co-investorsAdvantedge FoundersSTRIVETogether FundAccel

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IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

SecuritizeNYSE: SECZShoulder InnovationsNYSE: SI360kompanyacq. by Moody'sAppBroadCastacq. by Mediba (KDDI subsidiary)Aspectivaacq. by WalmartAugustacq. by Assa Abloynanapiacq. by KDDIOrigamiacq. by Merpay Inc. (Mercari)

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Global Brain made?
Global Brain has 420 tracked investments, 21 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 7 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, Globis Capital Partners, Z Venture Capital, among 581 tracked co-investors.

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Global Brain

【後悔しないスタートアップ転職(後編)】未経験の領域に飛び込む上で大事なこと/RightTouchが3年後に目指す未来/GB採用支援チームによる転職支援サービス「GBIL」の活用法

Global Brain

【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

Global Brain

【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

Global Brain

【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

Global Brain

【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

Global Brain

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