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Global Brain

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Tokyo · Seed–Late Stage · 153 people tracked

Also known as グローバル・ブレイン株式会社

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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.

Invests inSector AgnosticGlobalJapanTokyo

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
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$100K
HQ
Tokyo, JP
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1998
Last 12 months
5 investments
AUM
$2.7B
Tracked investments
643
Unicorns
8
IPOs
9
Acquisitions
19

Team · 153 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Hajime Furuya· Venture Partner
KyungHun Lee· Venture Partner
Masao Yamada· Venture Partner
Naoki Sadakuni· Venture Partner
Akeo Ito· Managing Partner (Platform Group)
Akiko Noguchi· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Atsushi Matsuda· Director (Platform Group)
ByeongJin Kim· Director (Fund Management Group)
Chihiro Matsumoto· Director (Platform Group)
Chisa Shinsakaue· Principal (Platform Group)
Chung-He Lin· Partner (Corporate Management Group)
Divyansh Singh· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Haoqun Jiang· Principal (Corporate Management Group)
Harue Hayashi· Managing Partner (Fund Management Group)
Haruhiko Nishiki· Principal (Platform Group)
Hiroaki Nakatsuka· Principal (Platform Group)
Hiroki Konno· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Hiroshi Shimazu· Managing Partner (Corporate Management Group)
Issei Kokubu· Director (Platform Group)
Kazuki Nozawa· Director (Platform Group)
Kazuki Sakuragawa· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Kazumo Tachibana· Partner (Platform Group)
Kazuya Matsuda· Director (Platform Group)
Keiko Yoshida· Director (Fund Management Group)
Keito Saito· Principal (Corporate Management Group)
Kia Ishii· Partner (Corporate Management Group)
Koichiro Suzuki· Partner (Corporate Management Group)
Kojiro Tanaka· Director (Platform Group)
Komugi Matsui· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Kotona Inaida· Director (Fund Management Group)
Maiko Kayata· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Masafumi Doi· Director (Platform Group)
Masamune Shin· Managing Partner (Platform Group)
Masumi Sato· Principal (Corporate Management Group)
Mayu Okamoto· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Megumi Asatsuma· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Miharu Watanabe· Director (Platform Group)
Miku Shimamura· Director (Fund Management Group)
Mitsuaki Nishino· Partner (Corporate Management Group)
Mizue Kinoshita· Partner (Fund Management Group)
Naoki Kageyama· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Naoki Sato· Director (Platform Group)
Noriko Usui· Managing Partner (Fund Management Group)
Rie Shibata· Director (Fund Management Group)
Riichiro Kimura· Director (Investment Group)
Ryosuke Kogure· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Ryuta Takeuchi· Director (Platform Group)
Sachiko Sugiura· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Satoshi Onodera· Director (Platform Group)
Sayuri Yamagishi· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Sho Obata· Principal (Corporate Management Group)
Shohei Hirota· Managing Partner (Platform Group)
Shohei Suganuma· Director (Platform Group)
Shohei Takaoka· Partner (Corporate Management Group)
Shuhei Mori· Director (Fund Management Group)
Takahiro Mizuno· Managing Partner (Corporate Management Group)
Takahito Yabuta· Partner (Platform Group)
Takayoshi Hirai· Director (Platform Group)
Takuji Chida· Director (Platform Group)
Thomas Duong· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Toko Takao· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Tomo Amemiya· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Tomoki Sekiguchi· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Tsubasa Sato· Partner (Corporate Management Group)
Tsuyoshi Saito· Partner (Fund Management Group)
Xin Li· Principal (Fund Management Group)
YingQi Liang· Director (Investment Group)
Yoshiki Funada· Principal (Fund Management Group)
Yoshimune Arai· Director (Corporate Management Group)
Yu Kadowaki· Director (Platform Group)
Yuka Tsuiki· Director (Platform Group)
Yuki Hiramatsu· Director (Fund Management Group)
Yuya Namiki· Partner (Platform Group)
Zhexiao Li· Director (Fund Management Group)

What they invest in

from 452 of 643 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×154SaaS ×127Enterprise Software ×93Deep Tech ×65Healthtech ×57Fintech ×51Consumer ×49Hardware ×49

HQs:Japan×245United States×93United Kingdom×12Singapore×10South Korea×8Germany×7

Who they back

founder profiles across 239 portfolio companies
51%
solo founders
121 of 239 mapped founding teams
32%
repeat founders
of 158 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 29 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×1212 founders×723 founders×284+ founders×18

Where their founders studiedfrom 155 founders with education data

The University of Tokyo ×17Keio University ×7Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×6Caltech ×4Harvard University ×4Stanford University ×4Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×4Rikkyo University ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 164 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×62Computer Science ×29Business & Management ×25Economics ×13Physics ×11Finance & Accounting ×10Chemistry ×6Design & Architecture ×6

Where their founders worked beforefrom 158 founders with career history

McKinsey & Company ×8Google ×6Apple ×4Oracle ×4Rakuten ×4Mercari, Inc. ×3Microsoft ×3Stanford University ×3

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×10Y Combinator ×10500 Global ×3Plug and Play Ventures ×3Entrepreneur First ×2

41 founders hold a PhD · 29 hold an MBA (of 181 with degree data)

Investments · 643 tracked

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By year:2026 · 42025 · 132024 · 72023 · 122022 · 122021 · 52020 · 62019 · 72018 · 22017 · 12016 · 32015 · 376 dated

Securitize, Inc.securitize.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 CapitalAidenlair CapitalBlockchain CapitalBlockchain CoinvestorsBorderless VentureBridgeTower Capital+23 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)inDon Running(Manager and Chief Executive Officer)Jeff Ondrla(Chief Technology Officer)David L. Blue(Chief Customer Experience Officer)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAPERTURE Venture PartnersArboretum VenturesGenesis Innovation GroupInvest MichiganLightstone Ventures+3 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.

Global FoodTech Companyglobalfoodtech.net✓ verified

Global Foodtech Company (GFC) builds digital tools for the restaurant and dining industry across three areas — B2B SaaS, consumer services, and payments — covering reservations, seat and customer management, food ingredient ordering, and restaurant financing.

FintechFoodTechSaaS

Co-investorsKorea Development BankNaver

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 FundInsight PartnersSapphire Ventures

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.aiin𝕏Sep 2024✓ 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(Founder)inRen Ito(Founder)inLlion Jones(Founder)in

Co-investorsBasis Set VenturesIn-Q-Tel500 GlobalFujitsu VenturesGeodesic CapitalKDDI Open Innovation Fund+19 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 CorporationComcast Ventures

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 VenturesKOMPAS VCnoaRise PropTechCemex Ventures

クリアーションkreation.jpNov 2023✓ 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.OVO FundW venturesXTech Ventures

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(Founder)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

10x10xdental.comin

10x provides an AI-powered back-office service that automates dental practice operations including hygiene recall outreach, treatment follow-up coordination, and missed-call answering.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Max Bohun(CEO)inAman Garg(CTO)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBlast.ClubCivilization Ventures Management, LlcGMO VenturePartnersInitialized CapitalStandard Partners Management+1 more

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 VenturePartnersJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsKDDI 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

16Lab16lab.net

16Lab develops an integrated hardware and software platform for IoT and wearable device developers, combining an ultra-miniature module with Bluetooth and motion-sensing capabilities alongside software development kits.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareIoT

Co-investorsMonozukuri Ventures

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 SoftwareFintechVienna, AT

Co-investorsEuropean Super Angels ClubElevator Ventures

4D Replay Venture Capital4dreplay.comin𝕏

4DReplay produces multi-view and bullet-time instant replay video for live TV broadcasts, and offers an interactive OTT web platform (4Dist) where viewers can rotate and replay action from any angle in the browser.

AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSan Francisco, US

Hong Su Jung(Mr. Jung is a founder.)Kibum Kimin

BoardNobutake Suzuki(Director)Chang Hyun Lee(Director)Sang Yun Lee(Director)Henry E Chon(Director)

Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanKDDI Open Innovation FundKT investment Inc.KT Strategic Investment Fund 4

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-investorsJapan Post Insurance NEXT PartnersOSAKA 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-investorsgumi IncKDDI Open Innovation FundKiraboshi CapitalMakers Fund

Agentic Labsagenticlabs.cominSeed

Agentic Labs provides a context engine and code knowledge base platform for AI teams to manage code, organize data, optimize prompts, and improve model performance through evaluation and reinforcement learning.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US

Maksim Ivanov(CEO)inRobert McKnight

Co-investorsMaiora Rebel VenturesPioneerRebel FundTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorFellows+10 more

Agri Info Design, Ltd.agri-info-design.com𝕏

Agri-Info Design provides software, hardware, and consulting services to support agricultural productivity and sustainability, including apps and equipment for farmers and digital automation solutions for agricultural machinery for enterprises.

AgTechHardwareIoTSaaSObihiro, JP

Yasuyuki Hamadain

Co-investorsDRONE 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-investorsMitsukoshi Isetan InnovationsNTT DOCOMO Ventures

Airmeet Inc.airmeet.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 WorkSaaSCovina, US

Lalit Mangal(Founder)inManoj Singh(Founder)Vinay Jaasti(Founder)

Co-investors100x Entrepreneur FundAccelBeaconsfield CapitalBetter CapitalCalm VenturesCore91.vc+11 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.

Allganizealli.ai

Alli builds enterprise AI software that lets teams create and deploy AI apps and agents in plain language to automate document work and operational workflows.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Alpacaalpaca.marketsin𝕏

Alpaca provides brokerage infrastructure APIs that enable fintechs and financial institutions to build investing applications and platforms with access to stocks, options, crypto, and other asset types.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Yoshi Yokokawa(CEO)inHitoshi Harada(CTO)inKaren Borchert(Executive Officer, Director)inRaja Bhatia(Vice President of Engineering)Kevin Chandra(Software Engineer)inAbbey Gless(HR Manager)

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBreakpoint CapitalDiagramElefundEndeavor CatalystHorizons Ventures+24 more

amptalkamptalk.co.jp

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

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)in

BoardNaoki Kamimaeda(Director)

Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Sony Ventures CorporationTechstarsBits x BitesHyperplane Venture Capital+1 more

andarandar.co.kr

Andar is a South Korean apparel brand selling activewear and everyday clothing such as leggings, pants, tops, shirts, and modal underwear sets for men and women.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Angle Healthanglehealth.cominSeries A

Angle Health is an AI-enabled health insurance platform that serves employers and their employees by consolidating carrier, third-party administrator, and managing general underwriter functions into a single integrated experience.

AI & Machine LearningFintechHealthtechInsurTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Ty Wang(Founder)inAnirban Gangopadhyay(Founder)inTylon (Ty) W(Founder)inBJ ScottMay Babraitis(Head of Talent)Kevin Saunders(Technical Recruiting Manager)

Co-investorsAloft VCBlumberg CapitalCrew CapitalMighty CapitalMindset VenturePortage Ventures+13 more

Aniqueanique.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 EconomyE-commerceMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Kasai Takahide(代表取締役 (Representative Director))in笠井高秀(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Co-investorsCARTA VENTURES, Inc.Seibu Shinkin CapitalW Inc.

AnotherBallizumo.comNov 2023

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

Shunsuke Oyu(CEO)in

Co-investorsEmooteGlobis Capital PartnersANRIEveryrealmHashedHashkey Capital+7 more

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

Anyflow Inc.anyflow.co.jpAcquired

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

Co-investorsGlobis Capital Partners

Arayaaraya.orgin𝕏

Araya (株式会社アラヤ) develops AI algorithms and products across deep learning, edge AI, and autonomous AI, and conducts research combining neuroscience and information theory, including work on consciousness in the brain and brain-machine interfaces.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechIoTTokyo, JP

Ryota Kanai(Founder & CEO (代表取締役))inTatsuki Hasui(Chief Engineering Officer (取締役))Mika Katsumata(Chief Financial Officer (取締役))in

Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation Fund

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 GlobalIDATEN VenturesREFASHIOND VenturesWavemaker Partners

Arcstonearcstoneincorporated.com

Arcstone builds manufacturing data software that gives management and workers tools for running day-to-day operations and for forecasting and planning future growth.

Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureSaaS

Aspectiva Ltd.aspectiva.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

Asueneearthene.comSeries C · Oct 2025 · $5M

Earthene provides an AI-powered platform for measuring, reducing and reporting CO2 emissions and ESG data across enterprise supply chains.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Co-investorsDAIKIN INDUSTRIESEnergy & Environment InvestmentGMO VenturePartnersJERAMetaProp VenturesRicoh+4 more

ATOMicaatomica.co.jpJun 2025

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

Attaatta.appin𝕏Jan 2020

Atta is a data analysis tool built around a canvas interface where AI agents assist users in exploring and comparing data, aimed at operations teams handling complex analytical projects.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Omar Shaik(Founder)in

Co-investorsMenlo VenturesMynavi

August Home Inc.august.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.

ConsumerHardwareIoTPropTechSan Francisco, US

Jason Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDavid Wu(Director)Michael Levit(Director)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersComcast VenturesCowboy VenturesKDDI Open Innovation FundMaveronModerne Ventures+8 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

Autify Inc.autify.cominOct 2021

Autify builds no-code, AI-based test automation technology for software development teams.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSChuo-Ku, Tokyo, US

Ryo Chikazawa(Founder)inSam Yamashita(Founder)Sam Y.(Founder)inTakayuki(COO)Thomas(VP of Engineering)Chiharu(VP of Finance)

Co-investorsANOBAKAGlobis Capital PartnersLG Technology VenturesUncorrelated VenturesArchetype VenturesEast Ventures+5 more

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-investorsSoma CapitalY CombinatorGoodwater CapitalInsignia Ventures PartnersKleiner Perkins

Balance Rebalance.reAug 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

Balena Ltd.balena.ioin𝕏

Balena provides a platform and tools for developing, deploying, and managing fleets of IoT devices at scale, including cloud infrastructure, an open-source OS, and container engines for embedded systems.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsIoTGran Canaria, ES

Konstantinos Mouzakis(Co-CEO)inPhil Wilson(Co-CEO)inChris Crocker-White(Co-CEO)inAlexandros Marinos(Founder)Pagan Gazzard(Founder)Petros Angelatos(Founder)

Co-investorsAspect VenturesBig Pi VenturesGalaxy Digital Assets FundGalaxy VenturesGalaxy Vision HillKDDI Open Innovation Fund+2 more

Balre Technologiesbalre.eu

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(Founder)inPaige McPheely(Founder)

Co-investorsSMBC Venture CapitalAVVBIP VenturesConnetic VenturesEast VenturesFusion+4 more

Basetwo AIbasetwo.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(Chief Technology Officer)inThouheed Abdul Gaffoor(Chief Executive Officer)Thamjeeth Abdul Gaffoor(Chief Operating Officer)in

Co-investorsArgon VenturesGlasswing VenturesGraphite 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-investorsHis FundOridun Capital ManagementPartech VenturesSeedstars Africa VenturesSymbioticsFactor[e] Ventures+1 more

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)inKunio Hara(Founder)

Co-investorsDelight VenturesDnx VenturesPKSHA Technology CapitalJoyance Partners

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-investorsOpenspace VenturesAlpha JWC 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 SodeMasahito Hosokawa(Founder)inYuji Suzuki(Representative Director, President and CEO)in

Co-investorsIDATEN VenturesIn-Q-TelIT-Farm CorporationSeibu Shinkin CapitalUTECUniversal Materials Incubator

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How many investments has Global Brain made?
Global Brain has 643 tracked investments, 28 of which have exited, including 20 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Global Brain invest at?
Global Brain invests at the 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.
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 810 tracked co-investors.

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