Globis Capital Partners
Venture capitalTokyo · Seed–Growth · 17 people tracked
Also known as グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ株式会社
Investment thesis
GLOBIS Capital Partners positions itself as an amplifier of entrepreneurial talent, aiming to create next-generation industries and a better future in partnership with founders. The firm concentrates on Japan's startup industry, seeking to foster innovation and transformation that helps build a new global ecosystem. It frames entrepreneurs as the central drivers of impact and describes its own role as enhancing their potential to achieve outcomes beyond what they could reach alone.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 32 of 147 portfolio companiesSaaS ×13AI & Machine Learning ×9Marketplaces ×8B2B Marketplaces ×6Creator Economy ×6Enterprise Software ×5Consumer ×4HR Tech ×4
HQs:Japan×31United States×1
Investments · 147 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGenesia Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across software, AI, blockchain, hardware, materials, and energy sectors.
AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesSaaSSector AgnosticTokyo, JP
Mariko Murata(Representative Director & CEO)
Tokyo
Masaki Hayashi(Executive Officer)Chao Song(Executive Officer)Jason Holtman(Executive Officer)Cory Ondrejka(Executive Officer)Shinsuke Matsumoto(Auditor)Yi Ren(Executive Officer)
Board seatMinoru (Joe) Imano· per SEC Form D
Akippa is a parking marketplace that allows users to reserve parking spaces through a mobile app.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP
Alu combines content and technology to accelerate creative activities, offering co-product development with enterprises using AI and NFT technologies, as well as community marketing services for IP content.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3Tokyo, JP
古川健介
Bplats is a subscription management and monetization platform that enables companies to manage recurring revenue models, including storefront operations, billing automation, contract management, and support for various pricing models including subscription, usage-based, and AI service monetization.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Commerce21 provides customer experience and digital transformation solutions designed to convert consumers into loyal customers and improve their lifetime value.
Data & InfrastructureE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP
Enterprise cloud/SaaS accounting software provider.
Gree is a Japanese entertainment and gaming company that develops and publishes video games, manages virtual talent agencies, and produces music and animation content.
Creator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
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)
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)
iStyle operates a beauty platform and ecosystem that connects brands with consumers through multiple channels including an online community (@cosme), physical retail stores (@cosme STORE), e-commerce (@cosme SHOPPING), and marketing services.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechTokyo, JP
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
Money Forward provides financial services and a "money platform" for individuals and businesses, aiming to help users manage money and solve financial challenges.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Globis Capital Partners invest at?
- Globis Capital Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Globis Capital Partners's typical check size?
- Globis Capital Partners typically writes checks of $3.9M – $369M.
- What sectors does Globis Capital Partners focus on?
- Globis Capital Partners focuses on Deep Tech, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Globis Capital Partners located?
- Globis Capital Partners is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Does Globis Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Globis Capital Partners leads investment rounds.
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