IDATEN Ventures
Venture capitalTokyo · Seed–Series B · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
IDATEN Ventures focuses on startups developing technologies and services that support the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries. Believing that as IT has transformed the world, the physical domains of making things (monozukuri) and moving things (monohakobi) must also evolve, the firm backs deep-tech and hardware-oriented companies that reshape these real-world industries. Named after Idaten (a swift-footed deity), the firm's philosophy is to run tirelessly to gather and deliver management resources for entrepreneurs, contributing to society. It works closely with founders at seed and early stages, offering hands-on support grounded in scientific, technical, and financial expertise.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 2 of 6 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2SaaS ×2Cloud Computing ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:Japan×2
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHacobu provides data-driven logistics solutions to address labor shortages and inefficiencies in Japan's inter-company logistics market.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP
佐々木 太郎(代表取締役社長CEO)Taro Sasaki(Representative Director, President & CEO)
Co-investorsArchetype VenturesJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.JIC Venture Growth InvestmentsSMBC Venture CapitalToyota TsushoVisionnaire Ventures, Llc+1 more
MOVO is a SaaS-based logistics digitization platform that provides cloud-based transportation management solutions for freight and delivery operations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
PartnerKenta Adachi· solo GP
Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Sony Ventures CorporationZ Venture Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has IDATEN Ventures made?
- IDATEN Ventures has 6 tracked investments.
- What stage does IDATEN Ventures invest at?
- IDATEN Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does IDATEN Ventures focus on?
- IDATEN Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Construction Tech, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Hardware, IoT, Logistics & Supply Chain, New Materials, PropTech, Retail Tech, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is IDATEN Ventures located?
- IDATEN Ventures is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does IDATEN Ventures co-invest with?
- IDATEN Ventures most often shares deals with Japan Post Capital Co. Ltd., Sony Ventures Corporation, Z Venture Capital, among 3 tracked co-investors.
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