Fundraising FoxInnovation Engine
Venture capitalTokyo · Seed–Late Stage · 19 people tracked
Also known as イノベーション・エンジン株式会社
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Investment thesis
Innovation Engine focuses on discovering, investing in, and supporting the growth of technology companies with the potential to expand globally. The firm cultivates and grows promising business domains created by technology, positioning itself around leading a 'Real DX revolution.' Its activity spans mobility, foodtech, space, AI, and other deeptech-oriented sectors, backing startups from early stages through to public listings on markets such as the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth market and NASDAQ.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 25, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 5 of 17 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×3Hardware ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Biotech ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1Future of Work ×1
HQs:Japan×3
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12018 · 12 dated
Openverse Network is building blockchain infrastructure for a "value internet," including protocols for cross-chain value transfer, naming, unified identity, inter-blockchain communication, and an EVM-compatible operating system for running public, consortium, and private chains.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsCastrum CapitalBright Capital
SkyDrive is a Japanese company that develops, manufactures, sells, and operates flying cars, specifically electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation
福澤 知浩(Founder / CEO / 代表取締役)Fukuzawa(Founder)Tomohiro Fukuzawa(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))in岸 信夫(取締役 会長 / 航空安全統括管理者)Arnaud Coville(CTO / Chief Technology Officer)in呉 洋海(CFO / Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsDRONE FUNDEnergy & Environment InvestmentInventum VenturesSTRIVEThe Gogin CapitalPegasus Tech Ventures+2 more
Tenstorrent designs and manufactures AI hardware accelerators and develops open-source software tools for deploying and running large language models at scale.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareToronto
Ljubisa Bajic(Founder)inJim Keller(Chief Executive Officer)inIvan Hamer(Founder)Milos Trajkovic(Founder)in
BoardGreg Reichow(Director)inMike Shaver(Director)
Co-investors1/1 CapitalA'Z AngelsAdvaita CapitalAF WPartnersArcherman CapitalClaritas Capital+17 more
Veritas In Silico develops AI-driven drug discovery platforms targeting RNA and nucleic acid-based therapeutics, partnering with pharmaceutical companies for small molecule and mRNA drug creation.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesKawasaki, JP
Shingo Nakamura(CEO)in
Co-investorsGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundNippon Venture CapitalShinsei Capital PartnersSMBC Venture Capital
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-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersLotte Ventures JapanOSS VenturesDynamo VenturesMitsubishi UFJ 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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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Tenstorrent · siliconangle.com · Oct 20, 2026
Veritas In Silico · biospace.com · Apr 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Innovation Engine made?
- Innovation Engine has 17 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Innovation Engine invest at?
- Innovation Engine invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Innovation Engine focus on?
- Innovation Engine focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Hardware, HR Tech, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is Innovation Engine located?
- Innovation Engine is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Does Innovation Engine lead rounds?
- Yes, Innovation Engine leads investment rounds.
- Who does Innovation Engine co-invest with?
- Innovation Engine most often shares deals with Advaita Capital, Global Brain, Nearingpoint Venture Partners Inc., among 24 tracked co-investors.
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