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Globis Capital PartnersFull Portfolio

164 tracked investments · listed companies and verified rows first

bellFacebellface.co.jpin𝕏✓ verified

bellFace builds AI agents for sales teams, combining human and AI to handle sales work.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech

Kazuaki Nakajima(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))Hidenori Onuma(取締役 (Director))

Co-investorsSpiral CapitalAizawa Asset ManagementAxiom Asia Private CapitalCanal VenturesResona Capital Co. Ltd.SMBC Venture Capital+2 more

大熊ダイヤモンドデバイス株式会社ookuma-dd.com✓ verified

Ookuma Diamond Device develops diamond semiconductor technology, aiming to apply diamond-based devices across various fields.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSapporo, JP

星川 尚久(代表者 (Representative))

Co-investorsaSTARTCoral CapitalFFG Venture Business PartnersHokuhoku CapitalMitsui Sumitomo Insurance CapitalSMBC Venture Capital+1 more

株式会社AIメディカルサービスai-ms.comin𝕏✓ verified

AI Medical Service Inc. develops AI systems that support image-based diagnosis of endoscopy, primarily for detecting gastrointestinal cancers such as stomach and esophageal cancer.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

Tomohiro Tada(Representative Director & Chief Medical Officer)inYasushi Takikawa(Representative Director)

Co-investorsWiLJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.SoftBank Vision FundSony Ventures Corporation

株式会社ジェネシア・ベンチャーズgenesiaventures.com✓ verified

Genesia 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)

Co-investorsGenesia VenturesIgnition Point Venture PartnersPOLA ORBIS HOLDINGSCanal VenturesOriental Land InnovationsPix Vine Capital

スマートニュース株式会社smartnews.comMay 2026

SmartNews operates a news aggregation app that gives users access to articles from around 3,000 media outlets, along with weather information, coupons, and a points reward program.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMedia & EntertainmentTokyo

Kaisei Hamamoto(Executive Officer, Director)inJason Holtman(Executive Officer)Cory Ondrejka(Executive Officer)Masaki Hayashi(Executive Officer)Chao Song(Executive Officer)Yi Ren(Executive Officer)

Board seatMinoru Imano· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsGMO VenturePartnersJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.JIC Venture Growth InvestmentsSocial StartsSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.

㈱Holowayholoway.co.jp

Holoway develops precision surface-shape measurement instruments based on its own digital holography technology, offering measurement solutions for lab experiments, offline quality control, and inline/in-process measurement.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors

村下 湧音(Researcher / Software Engineer)

Co-investorsDBJ Capital

㈱MaaS Tech Japanmaas.co.jp

MaaS Tech Japan builds mobility data products and provides consulting and media services aimed at optimizing transportation systems by connecting travelers, transport operators, and trip destinations.

Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP

Yosuke Hidaka(Representative Director & CEO)Hiroyuki Shimizu(Vice President & COO)

Co-investorsDBJ CapitalZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERS

㈱Shippioshippio.ioin𝕏

Shippio operates as a digital freight forwarder in Japan, offering cloud software and international logistics (forwarding) operations to shippers and logistics providers.

AI & Machine LearningFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP

Takanori Sato(Founder)inTakashi TsuchiyaTsuyoshi Niwa

Co-investors500 GlobalCoral CapitalDBJ CapitalDelight VenturesDnx VenturesNew Commerce Ventures+8 more

㈱Timerstimers-inc.com

Timers Inc. runs the "Famm" brand of services for families raising children, including a family photo and video sharing app, free photo sessions paired with childcare-cost consultations, and an online skills school for mothers and women.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTech

Ahmad Shiina(Founder)in

Co-investorsDBJ CapitalKobe University CapitalNTT DOCOMO Ventures

㈱フィスコfisco.co.jp

Japanese financial information provider publishing stock, FX and corporate research content distributed through news outlets.

Co-investorsDBJ Capital

Abalanceabalance.jp

Tokyo-listed Abalance Corporation manufactures and sells solar panels and runs green energy, construction machinery and IT businesses.

about.app-flamingo.comapp-flamingo.comDefunct

Flamingo operated a booking service for in-person cafe-based English conversation lessons, offered via web and iOS/Android apps in Japan.

EdTechMarketplaces

Co-investorsNOW Japan

Aeyesecaeyesec.jpin𝕏

AI Security Lab is a Japanese information security company that provides security research and consulting along with AeyeScan, a cloud-based SaaS platform for web application vulnerability scanning.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecuritySaaS

Ayumi Aoki(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))Masato Anzai(取締役副社長 (Vice President))Toshiharu Sugiyama(取締役 (Director))Akane Tsunoda(取締役 (Director))Ken Asai(執行役員/CTO)Teppei Sekine(執行役員 (Executive Officer))

Akatsuki, Inc.aktsk.jp

Tokyo-listed Japanese entertainment group (TSE:3932) operating mobile games, comics, live experiences and AI/DX solutions.

akippa Inc.akippa.co.jp𝕏

akippa operates a parking marketplace that connects available parking spaces with drivers who need them, letting owners list spaces and users reserve them.

MarketplacesMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaSTokyo, JP

金谷 元気(代表取締役社長 CEO)

Co-investorsJR East Start UP

Altegoaltego.jp

Altego is a Japanese company centered on food, developing its own product concepts and pursuing food-related brands aimed at improving people's physical and mental wellbeing.

ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

ALU Inc.alu.co.jp

alu Inc. builds web services and apps for creators, starting with the manga media and community service "Alu" developed in partnership with major Japanese publishers.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3Media & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

古川健介Kensuke Furukawa(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO))

ANDPADandpad.co.jp𝕏

ANDPAD is a cloud-based construction project management service that handles everything from on-site workflow efficiency to business management for architecture and construction companies.

Construction TechPropTechSaaS

稲田武夫(代表取締役)Takeo Inada(Founder)in

Co-investorsDnx VenturesHongShan Capital GroupMinerva Growth Partners

AnotherBallizumo.com

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

Co-investorsEmooteGlobal BrainHashed

Anyflowanyflow.co.jpAcquired

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

Co-investorsGlobal Brain

Atomic Software.Coatomic-software.co.jp𝕏

Atomic Software is a Japanese company that develops and provides all-in-one SaaS products, including "medicalforce" for clinics and "警備フォース" (Keibi Force) for security service providers.

Cloud ComputingDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

Shoichi Hatanaka(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))Ryusuke Kumita(代表取締役CTO (Representative Director & CTO))Naoki Hatomi(取締役COO (Director & COO))Yusuke Kanai(執行役員 (Executive Officer))

Aucfan Co., Ltd.aucfan.co.jp

Aucfan operates a "D2X Commerce" business that uses trading and market data to plan and brand products, sourced through a global procurement network, and distributes them across multiple channels to consumers, businesses, creators, and small operators.

Data & InfrastructureE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsSTRIVE

Autifyautify.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-investorsANOBAKALG Technology VenturesGenesia VenturesWiLWorld Innovation Lab

bellFacebell-face.com

Bellface (ベルフェイス) provides a telephone-based online sales meeting system that lets sales reps present products, deliver documents, and close deals over a phone connection without app installation.

FintechSaaSSales Tech

Co-investorsCanal VenturesZ Venture CapitalMoney Forward Venture Partners

Booost, Inc.booost-tech.com

Booost provides a sustainability data management platform that consolidates GHG emissions, energy, and non-financial ESG information across hundreds of global business locations for large enterprises.

Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Hirokazu Aoi(Founder)in

Bplats, Inc.bplats.co.jp

Bplats operates Bplats®, a subscription management and billing platform for businesses.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Tack Miyazaki(Director, Vice President & CIO (Co-Founder))Kenji Fujita(Founder)inJunichi Ito(Director, Vice President & CFO)Shoichi Hanawa(Director & CTO)

Co-investorsNippon Venture Capital

Caddicaddi.comin𝕏

CADDi builds an AI data platform for the manufacturing industry, alongside a procurement platform for custom (made-to-order) parts, using data and AI to unlock knowledge from the production floor.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesSaaSTokyo, JP

Yushiro Kato(Founder)in加藤 勇志郎(代表取締役CEO・共同創業者)

Co-investorsCoreline VenturesDCM VenturesAtomicoFounders' Co-opUbiquity Ventures

CADDicaddi.jpMar 2025 · $38M

Manufacturing technology company; MGP invested in its Series C extension round (2025).

Yushiro Kato(Founder)in

Co-investorsMinerva Growth PartnersAtomicoDCM VenturesGlobal BrainMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSMBC Venture Capital+1 more

CLASclas.style𝕏

CLAS operates a circular subscription platform for monthly rentals of furniture and home appliances in Japan.

Co-investorsCanal VenturesFunds Startups

Commerce21 Corporationcommerce21.co.jpAcquired

Commerce21 develops and sells e-commerce platform software (its "Sell-Side Solution" and SaaS-based "ECo2" products) and provides EC system integration, DX and cloud consulting, and data center operation services.

Data & InfrastructureE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSTokyo, JP

田中裕之(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

corp.henry-app.jphenry-app.jp

Japanese healthtech company developing Henry, a cloud electronic medical record system with built-in receipt (rezept) computing for clinics and small and mid-sized hospitals.

Co-investorsAozora Corporate Investment

Daito Co., Ltd.daitotools.com𝕏

Japanese e-commerce operator selling specialized tools to consumers and businesses via a manufacturer and wholesaler network.

Dearsbraindearsbrain.jp

Dears Brain operates wedding production services and hospitality venues in Japan, including guest houses, seaside restaurants and cafés (such as The Surf Ocean Terrace in Chiba's Inage Seaside Park).

Consumer

Easyseekeasyseek.net
Ehonnaviehonnavi.net

Japanese picture-book information and parenting site offering online trial reading, an unlimited-reading subscription and book sales.

Emolemol.jp

emol develops a mobile app that delivers self-help cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) through an AI character named "Roku," aimed at preventing and treating mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMental HealthWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

Saori Chikami(Representative Director & CEO)Daiki Takekawa(Representative Director & COO)

FABRIC TOKYOfabric-tokyo.com𝕏

FABRIC TOKYO offers made-to-order business wear, allowing customers to order custom-fit clothing via smartphone or at physical stores.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechTokyo, JP

Yuichiro Mori(Founder)in

Co-investorsLotte Ventures JapanPRIMAL CAPITAL

FastDOCTOR Inc.fastdoctor.jpin

FastDoctor operates a Japanese telemedicine and house-call service that connects patients with physicians through video consultations and in-home emergency visits, available nights, weekends, and year-round.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsFast Track InitiativeKDDI Open Innovation Fund

FLYWHEEL Inc.flywheel.jpin𝕏

Flywheel is a Japanese company that helps enterprises use their data and AI to grow their business, positioning itself as a data-utilization partner for companies that have data but lack the means to apply it.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP

Naoto Yokoyama(Founder)inDaigo Hamura(Co-founder & CTO)Teppei Sakata(Representative Director & Vice President)Daigo Namura(Director & CTO)

Freee

Enterprise cloud/SaaS accounting software provider.

Co-investorsCoreline VenturesHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLCSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.

Gheliaghelia.com

Ghelia (ギリア) develops AI technologies for industrial and enterprise use, including solutions for construction safety, manufacturing DX, medical/care facilities, and knowledge management.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

GLM株式会社glm.jp𝕏

GLM is a Japanese electric vehicle company that develops and sells environmentally friendly automobiles and related services, including EV sports cars and EV platforms.

CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationKyoto, JP

宮下祐一(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Co-investorsaSTARTUTEC

Global Mobility Service株式会社global-mobility-service.com

Global Mobility Service provides financial-access mobility services for people who cannot use traditional loans or leases, using an IoT-based platform to enable vehicle financing and create employment opportunities.

AI & Machine LearningFintechIoTMobility & Transportation

中島 徳至(代表取締役社長 CEO)

Co-investorsTokyo University of Science Innovation Capital

Gojo Companygojo.coin

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

Enterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSTokyo, JP

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

Co-investors15th RockBeyond Next VenturesDIMENSIONFujitsu VenturesGMO VenturePartnersKDDI Open Innovation Fund+3 more

Gonzogonzo.co.jp

GONZO is a Tokyo-based animation studio that plans, produces and licenses anime for Japanese and international markets.

Shin Ishikawa(Founder)in

Gree, Inc.gree.co.jp𝕏

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

HAKKIhakki-africa.com𝕏

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

KOJI TOKIDA(Co-Founder/COO)Reiji Kobayashi(Founder)in

Co-investorsFunds StartupsGlobal BrainHeadlineSMBC Venture Capital

Harmoniaharmoniainc.jpJun 2014

Japanese PriceTech company providing pricing-strategy consulting and SaaS for retailers and manufacturers.

Greensboro, US

Leigh Butchart Roseanne(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsFIRSTLIGHT Capital

Helpfeel Inc.helpfeel.com𝕏

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-investorsGlobal BrainZ Venture CapitalOne CapitalSalesforce VenturesSMBC Venture Capital

Ibj Glibj-gl.com

IBJ, Inc. is a company that publishes quarterly and annual financial disclosures for shareholders through its investor relations site.

Ifactoryifactory.tokyoin

iFactory builds modular, automated continuous manufacturing equipment for pharmaceuticals and functional chemicals, packaging unit operations (reaction, extraction, crystallization, filtration, drying) into connectable cube modules (iCube) controlled by an orchestration system (OCS).

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareTokyo, JP

IID, Inc.iid.co.jp

Tokyo-listed operator of vertical news media, publishing and marketing-research services in Japan.

istyle, Inc.istyle.co.jp𝕏

istyle is a Japanese "market design" company in the beauty industry that aims to build a consumer-centric market by connecting people with beauty products, services, and other people.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

Jarmecjarmec.jp

JARMeC (Japan Animal Referral Medical Center) is a veterinary hospital providing advanced, secondary-care medical services for dogs and cats, accepting only patients referred by primary-care ("kakaritsuke") veterinarians.

HealthtechMedical Devices

jinjer株式会社jinjer.co.jp

jinjer Co., Ltd. develops and operates "jinjer," an integrated HR system for personnel management.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP

冨永健(CEO)Ken Tominaga(代表取締役社長 CEO)in冨永 健(代表取締役社長 / CEO)木村 哲哉(CFO)橘 浩之(CRO)松山 雄一郎(CPO)

Co-investorsNTT DOCOMO Ventures

KAYAC, Inc.kayac.comin𝕏

KAYAC Inc. is a Japanese "fun" content company that operates across multiple businesses, including advertising and web promotion production, in-house and contract game and XR development, esports platforms and events, community-currency and regional development projects, and services such as weddings and real estate.

AdTechConsumerGamingMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentKamakura, JP

Daisuke Yanasawa(Representative Director)

kikitorikikitori.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

Co-investorsCoral CapitalGlobal Brain

KiRAMEX CORPORATIONkiramex.com

KiRAMEX CORPORATION is a Tokyo-based company operating from Shibuya-ku, Japan.

Takahiro Higuchiin

Knowledge Work Inc.kwork.studio

Japanese company operating a sales enablement platform aimed at improving the productivity of sales organizations.

Co-investorsDnx Ventures

Kotoba Technologieskotoba.techin𝕏

Kotoba builds a real-time voice AI speech model and simultaneous translation technology, with strong performance in East Asian languages for AI agents and voice interfaces.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechSaaS

Jungo Kasai(Founder)in

Co-investorsKindred VenturesSIP Global PartnersSony Ventures Corporation

Lancerslancers.jp

Tokyo-listed operator of a Japanese freelance/professional talent matching platform, plus agent, consulting and AI solution services.

Co-investorsColopl NextSTRIVEGREE Ventures

Leaner Technologiesleaner.co.jp

Tokyo-based SaaS company whose "Leaner" cloud platform digitizes corporate procurement, quotation and indirect-materials purchasing.

Ohira Yusuke(Founder)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersCoral CapitalGMO VenturePartners

Logomixlogomix.bioin

Genome engineering-based drug discovery and biomanufacturing R&D support.

Taiki Ishikura(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Aozora Corporate InvestmentDelight VenturesMIRAI SOUZOUUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

M2Jm2j.co.jp

Japanese online broker Money Square offers retail OTC FX and CFD trading built around its patented Toraripi order-management tool.

Manabiemanabie.comin

Manabie builds end-to-end digital infrastructure for educational institutions, offering a composable microservices system that covers tutoring, learning management, and operational administration.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Takuya Homma(Founder)inChristy Wong(Founder)in

Co-investorsAozora Corporate InvestmentGenesia VenturesJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsMitsubishi UFJ Capital

MandE Mobile Limitedmaetimes.jp

Japanese consumer app company operating the online karaoke app Pokekara and building a singing-centered entertainment platform.

matsuri technologiesmatsuri.tech

matsuri technologies is a Japanese company building software-driven businesses in the travel and accommodation sector, focused on developing the tourism industry and labor-saving (automation) solutions to address staffing shortages.

PropTechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Co-investorsDG IncubationJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Open Network LabPrime PartnersMitsubishi HC Capital

Medii, Inc.medii.jp

Runs 'E-consult', an online specialist consultation service connecting primary physicians with expert specialists to help find undiagnosed rare-disease patients.

Co-investorsFast Track Initiative

Minmaminma.jp𝕏

Minma (Minna no Market) operates Kurashi no Market, an online marketplace where consumers compare and book home-related services such as air conditioner cleaning, house cleaning, junk removal, and home repair or renovation based on reviews and pricing.

ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechTokyo, JP

Yusuke Hamano(CEO)

Co-investorsSony Ventures CorporationGlobisNissay Capital

Money Forwardmoneyforward.com𝕏

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

Yosuke Tsuji(Founder)in

Co-investorsDnx VenturesGMO VenturePartnersTBS Innovation Partners

MyDearest㈱mydearestvr.com𝕏

MyDearest is a Japanese IP company originating from VR that develops and publishes original VR games and runs media-mix businesses using its own IP.

ConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsDBJ CapitalDG Daiwa Ventures

nanapi, Incsupership.jpin𝕏Acquired

Supership is a KDDI group company operating marketing solutions (video ad delivery, ad revenue optimization, and carrier-data marketing platforms) and data solutions (retail media CX and media monetization tools for e-commerce and physical stores, plus a corporate SMS delivery service).

AdTechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSector Agnostic

Inaba(CEO)Shingo Inaba(Representative Director & CEO)

Neo Career Co., Ltd.neo-career.co.jp

Japanese human-resources services group offering recruitment support, job-seeker placement and business outsourcing in Japan and Asia.

NetAge

NetAge is a consulting and software company focused on virtual teams and networked organizations.

New Standard.Conew-standard.co.jp

NEW STANDARD is a "meaning design" company that focuses on creating new meanings and broadening perspectives, publishing knowledge on meaning-centered design and the evolving values of Millennial, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha audiences.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSector Agnostic

Co-investorsTOPPAN HoldingsDentsu VenturesSony Ventures Corporation

newmo株式会社newmo.me𝕏

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

B2B MarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP

松本 龍祐(Founder)inKentaro M.(Founder)in松本龍祐(Founder)

Co-investorsBonds Investment GroupCoral CapitalDCM VenturesDIMENSIONGlobal BrainGMO VenturePartners+6 more

NonStress, Inc.nonstress.com

株式会社ノンストレス (NonStress Inc.) is a Japanese company established in 1996 and based in Tokyo.

ConsumerSector AgnosticWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

NAOKO BANNOin坂野 尚子(代表取締役 (Representative Director))丸茂 五月(取締役 (Director, Business Division))山際 尚徳(取締役(非常勤) (Part-time Director))野田 優子(監査役 (Auditor))

Novarca Inc.novarca.jp

Operates a cross-border business platform.

Tomonari Hamano(Founder)in

Co-investorsDentsu VenturesDnx VenturesJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.PayforwardPrime Partners

Oceanic Constellations, Inc.oceanic-constellations.com

Japanese ocean-monitoring startup building fleets of unmanned surface vehicles with coordinating software.

Co-investorsaSTARTCoral Capital

Oceanusbiooceanusbio.jp

Japanese pharmaceutical company in-licensing overseas drug candidates to address drug loss for patients in Japan and Asia.

Oisix Co., ltd.oisix.com

Japanese online and catalogue retailer of healthy food, listed on the TSE-Mothers market since 2013.

YUSUKE TSUTSUMI(Founder)in

Open 8, Inc.open8.com𝕏

Open8 is a Japanese technology company focused on the information and content industry, aiming to turn the vast flow of online information into higher-quality content and serve as an information infrastructure for businesses.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

髙松 雄康(代表取締役社長兼CEO)

Co-investorsShizuoka CapitalTBS Innovation Partners

Orangeorange.inc

Orange develops a batch localization tool for manga and is building emaqi, a manga e-bookstore service planned to launch in the US in 2024.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsMiyako Capital

Osiroosiro.it

OSIRO (operated by Oshiro, Ltd.) is a subscription-based platform for building and running paid online communities, letting creators and brands host branded community spaces with blogs, events, chat, groups, cartless commerce, member analytics and AI features.

Creator EconomySaaSSocial

Sugiyama(Representative (代表))

Co-investorsAozora Corporate Investment

Pasonatechpasonatech.co.jp
PharmaXpharma-x.co.jp𝕏

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-investorsGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation Fund

Photocreate Co., Ltd.photocreate.co.jpAcquired

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

ConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

大迫 由典(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

Co-investorsDIMENSION

Pixta, Inc.pixta.co.jp𝕏

PIXTA is a Japanese company operating under the philosophy of "connecting talent to make the world positive," aiming to create value from talent for both creators and users.

B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Daisuke Komata(Representative Director / President (代表取締役社長))in

Plottplott.tokyo
QUIPPER LIMITEDquipper.cominDefunct

Quipper provides online learning services for students, aiming to make education accessible regardless of geography or income.

EdTechLondon, GB

Masayuki Watanabe(Founder)in

Co-investors500 Global

READYFOR Inc.readyfor.jp

Japanese crowdfunding and fundraising-consulting company operating the READYFOR donation platform for nonprofits, universities and public bodies.

Haruka Mera(Founder)inRyohei Kumagaiin

Co-investorsAozora Corporate Investment

reblue, Inc.reblue.co

Japanese consumer media startup operating NobodySurf, a global surfing video app and media service.

Hideyuki O.(Founder)in

Renoverurenoveru.co.jpin𝕏

Renoveru operates an integrated renovation platform that matches property renovation services between individual and corporate property owners with suppliers, aiming to promote circular economy practices in Japan's housing sector.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyPropTechTokyo, JP

Sanusa-nu.com

SANU 2nd Home operates a fractional ownership platform for second homes in Japan, allowing individuals and companies to purchase seasonal usage rights (from 8 nights annually) across a network of 36 properties nationwide.

B2B MarketplacesPropTech

Co-investorsGlobal BrainGOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSSamurai IncubateShizuoka CapitalSpiral Innovation Partners

SAVAWAY Co., Ltd.e-savacity.comAcquired

Japanese developer of e-commerce systems including multi-domain cart, cross-marketplace inventory and payment services.

Scalebase, Inc.scalebase.com

Scalebase provides a platform to manage complex recurring billing and revenue processes for subscription and SaaS businesses, along with expert-led implementation and operational support.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Sdp Japansdp-japan.com

SDP Japan (Super Doctor Produce) supports the launch and operation of surgery-specialized hospitals and clinics, acting as a producer that connects doctors, patients, and healthcare institutions.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsSpiral CapitalSpiral Innovation Partners

Seibiiseibii.co.jp𝕏

Seibii operates an on-demand mobile car repair and maintenance service in Japan where customers book online and vetted mechanics travel to their home or workplace to perform the work.

ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Yu Sagawa(Founder)in

Co-investorsCoral Capital

Sensyn Roboticssensyn-robotics.comin

Sensyn Robotics develops SENSYN CORE, a platform using AI, IoT, and robots (such as drones) to support digital transformation of business processes for social and industrial infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningIoTRobotics

Co-investorsDRONE FUNDEmerald Technology Ventures AgJapan FinanceNabtesco Technology VenturesSumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

SHIMAUMA Print System, Incshimapri.jpAcquired

Shimauma Print operates online photo printing, photobook, New Year card, and calendar services, developing the systems and running its own large-scale production labs in Japan.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHioki, JP

髙橋 洋一郎(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))猿渡 重雄(取締役 (Director))西原 浩司(取締役 (Director))春木 俊輔(取締役 (Director))桑原 功(監査役 (Auditor))

Co-investorsMobile Internet Capital, Inc.

SmartNews

Tokyo-based news aggregation app using machine learning to deliver personalized, politically balanced news in over 150 countries.

Solafune, Inc.solafune.comin𝕏

Solafune is a company applying geospatial technology to address social, environmental, and industrial problems.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDefense TechSpace TechTokyo, JP

Ren Uechi(Representative)in

Co-investorsUntroD Capital

Sotassotas.co.jp

Sotas offers software for the chemical industry, including tools that automate chemical regulatory compliance (SDS creation, applicability determination, chemSHERPA support), a materials database of over 30,000 entries for material selection and alternative sourcing, and ChemMart for chemical trading.

Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsSaaS

Co-investorsDelight VenturesSamurai Incubate

SPinno Co., LTD.spinno.co.jp

Tokyo-based provider of SPinno, a cloud platform for managing and digitalizing corporate sales promotion operations.

祐作 木村in

STAR FESTIVAL, INCstafes.co.jp

Japanese company operating GOCHIKURU, an e-commerce search portal for premier meal delivery.

Co-investorsSTRIVE

STORES株式会社st.inc𝕏

STORES 株式会社 provides tools for small and mid-sized retailers to digitize their operations, including online store creation, POS registers, cashless payments, online booking systems, and app building.

CybersecurityE-commerceFintechRetail TechSaaS

佐俣奈緒子(Founder of Coiney)佐藤裕介(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

Co-investorsSeibu Shinkin Capital

Sun Metalonsunmetalon.cominOct 2024 · $21M

Sun Metalon develops sustainable metal manufacturing processes to reduce the environmental impact of metal production.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsWood Dale, US

Kazuhiko Nishioka(CEO Co-Founder)inKei Takizawa(Co-Founder, President at Sun Metalon Japan)in

BoardTatsuya Nakamura(Director)inNoriaki Sakamoto(Director)

Co-investorsGlobal Braini-nest capitalISVJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsScrum VenturesUTEC+1 more

Suralasurala.co.jp

Tokyo-listed Japanese edtech company providing the ICT learning materials "Surala" to schools, cram schools and households in Japan and abroad.

TAIANtaian-inc.com

TAIAN, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company operating in the wedding/bridal industry as a registered travel agency, and is a member of Japan's Impact Startup Association.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketplacesSaaSTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP

Mariko Murata(代表取締役 CEO)

Co-investorsCanal VenturesShizuoka CapitalGenesia Ventures

TANP Inc.tanp.jp𝕏

Operator of TANP, an e-commerce gift platform in Japan that uses logistics technology and data science to help customers find products suited to gift-giving occasions, with a range of options.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsZ Venture Capital

Tebiki, Inc.pinnacles.tech

Japanese SaaS company offering "tebiki" video-manual training and frontline reporting software for deskless workers.

TELEXISTENCE inc.tx-inc.comin

TELEXISTENCE Inc. designs, manufactures, and operates remote-controlled robots with artificial intelligence, developing hardware, software, AI, and teleoperation technologies in-house.

AI & Machine LearningRetail TechRoboticsTokyo, JP

Susumu Tachi(Chairman)

Co-investorsAbies VenturesKDDI Open Innovation FundRicohUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

Tellerteller.jp

Teller Novel is a mobile novel-sharing platform where users write and publish original fiction to build a fan base, with some works adapted into comics (comicalization).

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsFounders FundLightspeed Venture Partners

TERASS Inc.terass.com

TERASS is a Japanese real estate technology company that operates a next-generation real estate agent firm, supporting real estate agents with advisory services, sales-support apps, and technology-driven systems.

AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesPropTechSaaS

江口亮介(創業者・代表取締役社長 (Founder & CEO))高坂 昌行(創業者・CTO (Co-founder & CTO))井上 利勉(取締役・COO (Director & COO))森尾健一郎(取締役・CFO (Director & CFO))小柴 礼生(執行役員・CHRO)

Co-investorsMetaPropShizuoka CapitalZ Venture Capital

U S Systems.Cou-s-systems.co.jp
Unitedunited.jp

United, Inc. is a Japanese listed company that operates and invests across HR/recruitment services, education (individual tutoring under "Best個別"), digital content and mobile/entertainment businesses, and venture investment.

EdTechHR TechMedia & Entertainment

UzabaseAcquired

Operates SPEEDA, an economic information service for enterprises

V-cube, Inc.vcubewebcasting.com

Tokyo-listed provider of cloud visual communication services including web conferencing, webinars and e-learning.

VASILY, Inczozonext.com𝕏Acquired

ZOZO NEXT is a Japanese company within the ZOZO Group focused on creating new fashion-related businesses and conducting R&D, centered on the ZOZO Research Institute, to solve user problems in fashion through technology.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechE-commerceRetail TechChiba, JP

Kotaro Sawada(Representative Director & CEO)Kazuma Takahashi(Director & COO)

Viibar, Inc.viibar.com

Japanese company operating Viibar, a crowdsourcing platform for video production, plus video media services.

Co-investorsOpen Network LabSTRIVE

Wh Plus.Cowh-plus.co.jp

Japanese operator of Lenet, an online pickup-and-delivery laundry and dry-cleaning service available nationwide.

Co-investorsZ Venture Capital

Works Applications Co., Ltd.worksap.comin𝕏

Works Applications Singapore Pte.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSingapore, SG

Yorisoyoriso.com

Japanese end-of-life services company that connects bereaved families to funeral homes and Buddhist monk-dispatch services online.

Masaharu Ashizawain

Co-investorsSony Ventures CorporationCygames CapitalMizuho CapitalYokohama Capital

YOUTRUST, Inc.youtrust.co.jpin𝕏

YOUTRUST operates a network-based recruiting and career platform in Japan, connecting users through their professional networks for hiring and job changes.

Future of WorkHR TechSocial

岩崎 由夏(代表取締役社長 (Founder & CEO))山田 昌弘(専門役員 技術担当 (Co-founder))

Co-investorsFemto Partnersmint VCSTRIVEW Inc.

Zaigenkakuhozaigenkakuho.com

Japanese company providing services dedicated to local governments, spanning advertising, media, corporate hometown tax and vacant-house support.

ZENKIGENzenkigen.co.jp

ZENKIGEN is a Japanese company that develops human-centered technology combining IT, science, and design, focused on products and services related to work and hiring for both individuals and companies.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP

野澤 比日樹(代表取締役 CEO)Takahiro Mizuno(Founder)in水野 宇広(取締役)

Co-investorsDelight VenturesPKSHA Technology Capital

Zero Agrizero-agri.jp
Zetta Joulezetta-joule.comin𝕏

ZettaJoule develops advanced small modular reactors based on modernized high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) technology, drawing on operating data from Japan's HTTR.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHouston, US

Mitsuo Shimofuji(Co-founder, President and CEO)inJeffrey Harper(Co-founder, Chief Commercial Officer (and President of ZROC))Kazuhiko Kunitomi(Co-founder and Chief Nuclear Officer, ZettaJoule KK)Rumina Velshi(Co-founder, Principal and Strategic Advisor to the CEO)Finis Southworth(Chief Technology Officer)Andrea Veil(Senior Vice President - Regulatory Strategy)

アグリメディアagrimedia.jp

Agrimedia operates a diversified agriculture-focused business serving producers, consumers, and local governments in Japan.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesHR TechTokyo, JP

Co-investorsGlobal Brain

アセンド 運送管理SaaS「ロジックス」を軸にascendlogi.co.jp

Co-investorsSpiral CapitalSpiral Innovation PartnersAozora Corporate Investment

アソビューasoview.co.jp

Japanese operator of the asoview! leisure-activity booking marketplace and DX/SaaS ticketing solutions for tourism and leisure facilities.

Co-investorsGlobal Brain

カケハシ (Kakehashi)kakehashi.life𝕏

Kakehashi develops digital transformation software for pharmacies in Japan, serving the country's roughly 60,000 dispensing pharmacies.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Satoshi EbiharaShingo ItoTakashi NakagawaYutaka Nakao

Co-investors500 GlobalAozora Corporate InvestmentCoral CapitalDentsu VenturesDnx VenturesJIC Venture Growth Investments+3 more

クリーマcreema.co.jp𝕏

Creema operates a creator empowerment platform and related businesses, serving creative professionals and artisans.

Creator EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesTokyo, JP

Co-investorsGlobal Brain

ジョーシスjosys.comin𝕏

Josys provides a unified identity and access governance platform that integrates with 350+ applications to manage unmanaged AI agents, machine identities, shadow accounts, and overprivileged access across disconnected systems.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP

Yasukane Matsumoto(CEO)

Co-investorsGlobal BrainSony Ventures CorporationZ Venture Capital

スマートバンクsmartbank.co.jp𝕏

SmartBank is a financial services company licensed as a money transmitter and prepaid payment instrument provider in Japan.

FintechTokyo, JP

Shota Horii(Founder)inYuta Horii(Founder)in

Co-investorsDBJ CapitalGlobal BrainGMO VenturePartnersZ Venture Capital

パトスロゴスpathoslogos.co.jp

Japanese HR tech firm offering a platform that standardizes and links enterprise HR SaaS data, plus its own payroll SaaS.

Hidekazu Sugiurain

Co-investorsGlobal Brain

ビジョナル株式会社visional.inc

Japanese holding company for the BizReach group, operating HR Tech, M&A, logistics DX and cybersecurity businesses.

Soichiro Swimmy Minami(Founder)in

Co-investorsSMBC Venture CapitalZ Venture Capital

フォトシンスphotosynth.co.jp

Japanese IoT company behind the Akerun retrofit smart lock and cloud-based access control system for businesses.

Co-investorsGlobal BrainJR East Start UPZ Venture Capital

ミラティブmirrativ.co.jp𝕏

Mirrativ operates a live game streaming platform where users can broadcast and watch gameplay, alongside advertising services and live gaming events.

Creator EconomyGamingMarketing TechSocialTokyo, JP

Junichi Akagawa(Founder)in

Co-investorsGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundZ Venture Capital

メドレーmedley.jpin

Medley develops digital healthcare platforms and services for the Japanese medical industry, including a job placement site for healthcare workers, telemedicine services, and medical information resources.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Co-investorsGlobal Brain

メルカリmercari.com𝕏

Mercari is a marketplace platform that enables users to buy and sell used and secondhand items, offering a wide selection of products across various categories.

Circular EconomyConsumerMarketplacesTokyo, JP

Tommy Tomishima(Founder)inRyo Ishizuka(Founder)in

Co-investorsGlobal BrainGMO VenturePartnersJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Sumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.

ライフネット生命保険株式会社lifenet-seimei.co.jp

インターネットを主な販売チャネルとする日本の独立系オンライン生命保険会社(東証プライム上場・証券コード7157)。

Co-investorsSMBC Venture Capital

ランサーズ株式会社lancers.co.jp𝕏

Lancers operates a Japanese online marketplace connecting individuals and companies for outsourced work, including freelance and side-job matching services.

B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesTokyo, JP

秋好 陽介(代表取締役社長CEO)後藤 信彦(取締役 兼 執行役員 マッチング事業本部長)上野 諒一(取締役 兼 執行役員 AIネイティブ本部長)安川 久美子(執行役員 兼 コーポレート本部長)

Co-investorsGMO VenturePartners

レンティオrentio.co.jp

Japanese operator of Rentio, an online service for renting and trialling cameras, home appliances and baby goods before purchase.

Co-investorsGlobal BrainW Inc.

代々木アニメーショングループyoani.group

Yoani Group is the parent holding company for the Yoani anime production group, responsible for strategic planning and management support across its subsidiary companies.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Masashi Kurata(Representative Director)

Co-investorsDentsu VenturesGlobal BrainShizuoka CapitalSkyland VenturesTBS Innovation PartnersW Inc.+1 more

株式会社 justInCaseTechnologiesjustincase-tech.com

Japanese company providing IT services for the insurance industry, including a SaaS-based digital insurance platform for insurers.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaSTokyo, JP

Kazuya Hata(代表者 (Representative))

Co-investorsCoral Capital

株式会社Acompanyacompany.tech

Offers the 'Confidential AI Suite' security product brand centered on confidential computing to safely connect data and AI.

Ryosuke Takahashi(Founder)in

Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesDG Daiwa VenturesFunds Startups

株式会社BONXbonx.co𝕏

BONX develops a voice communication platform and hearable (wearable audio) devices, handling their planning, development, and sales.

Future of WorkHardwareSaaSTokyo, JP

Takahiro Miyasaka(Representative Director / Founder)in

Co-investorsLotte Ventures Japan

株式会社Buzzreachbuzzreach.co.jpin𝕏

Buzzreach is a Japanese startup that builds SaaS platforms connecting pharmaceutical companies and medical institutions with patients to support clinical trials and post-launch marketing.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSTokyo, JP

Inokawa

Co-investorsTOPPAN HoldingsANOBAKAMobile Internet Capital, Inc.Aozora Corporate Investment

株式会社estieestie.co.jp𝕏Oct 2024

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 GrowthGlobal BrainUTECZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERSDevelopment Bank of Japan

株式会社Facilofacilo.jp

Facilo is an AI-powered sales operating system built for real estate brokerage firms, optimized for the mediation workflow of property search, proposal, viewing, and closing.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSYono, JP

Yasutaka Umebayashi(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Coral CapitalDnx Ventures

株式会社Librylibry.jpAcquired

出版社の教科書・問題集をデジタル化し学習履歴に基づく個別最適化学習を提供する中高生向けEdTech企業。

Co-investorsMIRAI SOUZOU

株式会社MFSmortgagefss.jp

MFS provides mortgage advisory services in Japan, combining finance expertise with information technology to help borrowers find and refinance home loans on the most favorable terms.

FintechPropTech

中山田 明(代表取締役CEO)

Co-investorsKiraboshi CapitalNippon Venture CapitalNTT DOCOMO VenturesSony Ventures CorporationZ Venture CapitalAozora Corporate Investment

株式会社Polyusepolyuse.xyz𝕏

Polyuse is a Japanese company developing construction 3D printers and related technology and services for the construction industry.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareTokyo, JP

hayato isezaki(Founder)in岩本 卓也(代表取締役/共同創業者)大岡 航(代表取締役/共同創業者)

Co-investorsCoral CapitalSTRIVEUniversal Materials Incubator

株式会社TRUSTDOCKtrustdock.io

TRUSTDOCK provides API-based identity verification (eKYC/KYC) and digital ID services, letting businesses confirm customer identities online.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsFintechSaaSTokyo, JP

Akihide Higo(Director & CISO)Azusa KikuchiDaisuke KambaraTakahiro Chiba(Representative Director & CEO)Kensuke Kusajima(Director & CFO)Jugo Tasaki(Executive Officer, Head of Verification Division)

Co-investors500 GlobalCoral CapitalSony Ventures CorporationSTRIVE

株式会社お金のデザインmoney-design.com

Japanese fintech operating the THEO robo-advisor and related discretionary investment, fund and iDeCo services.

Co-investorsGMO VenturePartnersShizuoka CapitalThirdstream PartnersZ Venture Capital

株式会社くふうカンパニーkufu.co.jp

Kufu is a Japanese group company focused on creating user-oriented services that solve real problems and deliver new experiences to individual users in their daily lives.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechMedia & EntertainmentPropTechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsZ Venture Capital

株式会社クリーマcreema.jp𝕏

Creema is an online marketplace where creators sell original handmade works directly to consumers, offering promotion tools, anonymous shipping, and craft events.

Creator EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.KDDI Open Innovation FundSMBC Venture CapitalW Inc.

株式会社スマイルワークスsmile-works.co.jp

Tokyo-based provider of SmileWorks, a cloud ERP for Japanese SMBs covering accounting, sales, inventory and payroll.

Co-investorsZ Venture Capital

株式会社ダイニーdinii.jp

Dinii (株式会社ダイニー) uses technology to support Japan's restaurant and food-service industry, aiming to become essential infrastructure for both restaurant operators and consumers.

FoodTechRetail TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Mao Yamada(Founder)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersCoral CapitalEclecticFlight Deck CapitalHillhouse Investment

株式会社ディジタルメディアプロフェッショナルdmprof.com

Japanese fabless semiconductor company developing graphics and edge AI IP cores, SoCs and vision software, listed on TSE Growth (3652).

Co-investorsSMBC Venture Capital

株式会社ヤプリyappli.co.jp

Yappli is a Japanese company describing itself as a "digital experience company" that uses technology to make digital tools easier to use and improve everyday life.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Yasubumi Ihara(Founder)in

Co-investorsZ Venture Capital

株式会社ユーザベースuzabase.comin𝕏

Uzabase builds economic and business information infrastructure aimed at supporting people making business decisions, positioning itself as a leading provider of such data services in Asia.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSTokyo, JP

Yusuke Umeda(Founder)inYusuke Inagaki(Founder)inRyosuke Niino(Founder)in稲垣 裕介(代表取締役 CEO / Founder)

Co-investorsCarlyle GroupGMO VenturePartnersSMBC Venture CapitalZ Venture Capital

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