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Hulic Startup

Corporate VC

Tokyo · Seed–Growth

Also known as ヒューリックスタートアップ株式会社

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Investment thesis

Hulic Startup invests on behalf of the Hulic Group, aiming to build joint ventures and new value creation with portfolio companies while leveraging the group's commercial real estate assets and resources. Its investments focus on six areas: real estate, healthcare, tourism, environment, education, and other high-growth-expectation domains that support future social infrastructure. The firm seeks business matching and collaboration opportunities between startups and the parent real estate group. It operates two funds (a first fund of 2 billion yen and a second fund of 1.5 billion yen) as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hulic Co., Ltd.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Tokyo, JP
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2021
Tracked investments
18
Acquisitions
1

What they invest in

from 9 of 18 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×3Deep Tech ×3Hardware ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2PropTech ×2Robotics ×2Space Tech ×2AgTech ×1

HQs:Japan×9

Investments · 18 tracked

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ArkEdge Spacearkedgespace.comin𝕏

ArkEdge Space designs, builds, and operates microsatellites and satellite constellations, and provides related components, software, and satellite ground station operation services.

Deep TechHardwareSpace TechTokyo, JP

Takayoshi Fukuyo(代表取締役CEO)inRyohei Takahashi(取締役Co-CTO)inKanta Yanagida(取締役Co-CTO)inSeigo Morita(執行役員CFO)Tomoaki Yasuda(執行役員CSO)inKota Kakihara(執行役員Co-CTO)in

Co-investorsJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsShizuoka CapitalUntroD CapitalIncubate FundMitsui Sumitomo Insurance CapitalWiL+1 more

HarvestX株式会社harvestx.jp𝕏

HarvestX provides automated pollination robots and AI-driven environmental control systems for year-round strawberry cultivation in plant factories.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsTokyo, JP

Yuki Ichikawain

Co-investorsSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.UTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

iXsixs.co.jp

Ixs (イクシス) is a Japanese technology company combining robotics, AI, XR, and 3D data to build inspection, monitoring, and safety-management systems for social and industrial infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechRobotics

Yamazaki(Co-Representative (共同代表))

Co-investorsSony Ventures Corporation

LocationMind株式会社locationmind.comin

LocationMind provides location intelligence and spatial analysis services using GNSS positioning, satellite imagery, IoT sensing (LiDAR, UWB), and mobile big data to support urban planning, infrastructure, mobility, and commercial applications across multiple sectors.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoTTokyo, JP

Naoki Kiritani(Founder / CEO)inRyosuke Shibasaki(Founder / CTO)Dinesh Manandhar(Founder / CDO)in

Co-investorsFunds StartupsMiyako CapitalShizuoka CapitalZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERS

Magic Shieldsmagicshields.co.jpin

Coroyawa is a specialized flooring material designed to reduce fracture and trauma risk for elderly users by combining stable walking comfort with impact absorption during falls.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsHamamatsu, JP

Yuya Miyajimain

Co-investorsCarbide VenturesIDATEN VenturesInclusion JapanJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsMonozukuri VenturesMPower+1 more

SALOWINsalowin.jpAcquired

SALOWIN operates share-salon services for freelance beauty professionals such as hairstylists, eyelash artists, and nail technicians, offering private and premium booth-style salon spaces.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesPropTechTokyo, JP

Tomoya Abe(Representative (代表者))

Co-investorsColopl NextSumisho Venture Partners

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 BrainGlobis Capital PartnersGOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSSamurai IncubateShizuoka CapitalSpiral Innovation Partners+3 more

Space BDspace-bd.com𝕏

Space BD provides end-to-end support for space business, including satellite development and manufacturing, launch and deployment, on-orbit demonstration, and ground transport support.

Deep TechEdTechSpace TechTokyo, JP

永崎 将利(代表取締役社長)in

Co-investorsAozora Corporate InvestmentJapan Post Insurance NEXT PartnersNippon Venture CapitalON&BOARDSpiral CapitalSpiral Innovation Partners+1 more

WOTA株式会社wota.co.jp𝕏

WOTA develops small-scale decentralized water recycling systems and autonomous water treatment control systems.

CleantechClimate TechHardwareImpact & Social GoodTokyo, JP

Yosuke Maeda(代表取締役 (Representative Director))前田 瑶介(代表取締役 兼 CEO)in

Co-investorsDEEPCORE Inc.Development Bank of JapanMitsubishi UFJ Asset ManagementSMBC Nikko SecuritiesSoftBank GroupSumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank+4 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Dynamic Map PlatformelleThermoGrand GreenInformetisJ PREPPhotoructionRecotechUPDATERVivid Garden

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Hulic Startup made?
Hulic Startup has 18 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Hulic Startup invest at?
Hulic Startup invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does Hulic Startup focus on?
Hulic Startup focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, EdTech, Energy, Healthtech, PropTech, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech, Travel & Hospitality.
Where is Hulic Startup located?
Hulic Startup is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
Who does Hulic Startup co-invest with?
Hulic Startup most often shares deals with Shizuoka Capital, JIC Venture Growth Investments, Keio Innovation Initiative, among 33 tracked co-investors.

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