Japan Angels
Angel networkTokyo · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Japan Angels began as one investor's solo angel investing practice in 2019 and grew organically into a community by inviting friends, and friends of friends, to share information and pool capital. Members combine into syndicates when a deal requires a larger check than any individual wants to write alone. The group describes itself as the largest English-language angel investing community in Japan.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 22 of 38 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9SaaS ×7Consumer ×5Enterprise Software ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Biotech ×3Fintech ×3FoodTech ×3
HQs:Japan×5United States×5France×2Singapore×2Australia×1Brazil×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 15 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×53 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with education data
University of Massachusetts Amherst ×2University of Waterloo ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×8Engineering ×6Life Sciences ×3Computer Science ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 23 founders with career history
Allen & Overy ×2Ascent Robotics, Inc. ×2Meya.ai ×2
5 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 21 with degree data)
Investments · 38 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
555 Comic creates interactive anime stories where users chat with AI-generated characters on TikTok and Twitter, create their own virtual characters, and get featured in ongoing narrative worlds.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGamingSocialTokyo, JP
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesTechstars
Amai develops novel proteins through precision fermentation, starting with a sweet protein derived from nature that can reduce sugar in food products by 40-70% while maintaining taste.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechNew Materials
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Co-investorsWelltech VenturesK3 VenturesSGInnovateZORA
Inovexus operates a private platform for investor-operators and business angels to access early-stage deal flow, co-invest with peers, and connect with founders.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsAccurafy 4
Auptimate is a technology platform that automates and streamlines investment processes for founders and investors, enabling the creation and operation of SPVs and syndicates.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSingapore, SG
Olivier Too(CEO)inBrandon Doffing(Chief Product Officer)inDavin Dedhia(Chief Marketing Officer)in
Braid develops AI-powered design and simulation tools for advanced manufacturing and engineering across aerospace, automotive, and other industrial sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechTokyo, JP
Ivo Timoteo(Chief Executive Officer, Founder)inGuido Cossu(Technology & Creative Director, Founder)inYuta Murakami(Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsHeadlineLux Capital
Bright Trip creates online video courses for travelers, covering both practical travel skills (such as learning a language, traveling solo, or traveling with kids) and location-based knowledge like the history, cuisine, and culture of destinations.
Creator EconomyEdTechMedia & EntertainmentTravel & Hospitality
Coloridoh is a creative activity platform designed to foster family and social connection through shared creative experiences.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSocialSan Jose, US
Hitomi Takeuchi(Founder)in
Singapore-based industrial gas separation membrane technology.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergySingapore, SG
Andre Lorenceau(CEO)inAli Naderi(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur First
Eight Sleep manufactures a smart bed system called the Pod that provides personalized temperature control, elevation adjustment, and integrated sound for sleep optimization.
ConsumerHardwareIoTWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Matteo Franceschetti(Founder/CEO)inMassimo Andreasi Bassi(Founder/CTO)inAlexandra Zatarain(Founder/CMO)in
BoardNG YiPin(Director)
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Co-investorsAltra VentureAntiAzure Capital PartnersBlue Scorpion InvestmentsComcast VenturesCota Capital+32 more
ekei labs develops precision measurement and visualization technology for epigenetic information to advance longevity and aging research.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechLongevity
Bilal Kharouni(Founder)in
Co-investorsLifetime Ventures
EnergyX supplies battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsAustin, US
Teague Egan(CEO)in
Co-investorsHelios CapitalK20 Fund
Finless Foods develops cell-cultivated seafood alternatives, starting with Pacific bluefin tuna, aimed at consumers seeking sustainable options that reduce pressure on wild fish stocks.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Brandon Chen(Co-Founder & CEO)inBrian Wyrwas(Co-Founder & CSO)inMichael Selden(Co-Founder & Advisor)in
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Co-investorsAt One VenturesAurum Venture PartnersBabel VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationBlue Revolution Investments G.P.Draper Associates+9 more
Personalized hair, scalp, and skin care designed and refined over time by your own chemist.
Co-investorsAcorn Pacific VenturesAllied Venture PartnersIndustrifondenJ12 Ventures
Switzerland-based vertical farming for fresh leafy greens and herbs (formerly Yasai).
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
HOTELA operates a luxury second-home ownership and hospitality platform designed for modern high-net-worth individuals seeking customizable vacation experiences.
ConsumerPropTechTravel & HospitalityNiseko, JP
Kyle Burns(Founder & CEO)inSato(Chief Operating Officer)
Kimaru is an enterprise operating system that consolidates data, human expertise, and AI recommendations to support recurring business decisions for industrial companies.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US
Evan Burkosky(Cofounder and CEO)inHareesh Nambiar(Cofounder and CTO)in
Co-investorsIndelible Ventures
MeyaGPT is a no-code platform for building ChatGPT-powered conversational bots for websites and applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Amanie IsmailinErik Kalviainenin
Co-investors500 GlobalFundersClub
Physiological interface layer aligning AI responses with the human nervous system to reduce cognitive load.
Upflowy (Psyke) offers a low-code/no-code tool for building and optimizing signup flows and web conversion funnels.
AdTechDeveloper ToolsMarketing TechSaaSSydney, AU
Co-investorsTidal VenturesAntlerCounterpart VenturesGlobal Founders CapitalBlack Nova VC
Rank offers proprietary technology and specialist services for app store optimization, paid media performance, and influencer marketing, connecting organic acquisition and paid media data to recommend where to act.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Juliana Assunção(Founder)in
Stylar is a virtual try-on app and browser extension that lets users mix and match real clothing items from over 500 brands to create and preview outfits.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsMoment Ventures, Llc
Tokyo Supercars builds a community for supercar enthusiasts in Tokyo, offering driving experiences, car sharing, and corporate incentive services for high-performance vehicles.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP
Spatial AI for factory floors, providing real-time motion analytics from workers' smartphones.
Satomi Le Guilly(Founder)inYann Le Guilly(Founder)in
Zum provides cloud-based software and logistics optimization for school bus transportation, serving school districts to improve route efficiency, vehicle utilization, safety transparency, and costs.
EdTechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Ritu Narayan(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Co-investorsAngelPadBMW i VenturesClearvision VenturesClimate InvestmentDnx VenturesFundersClub+12 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Braid TechnologiesEir is RealEirTestsEnergyXHotela CitiesInovexusKalkulLBH HoldingsLiquid VineyardsRankMyAppYasai
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Stylar · investigativepost.org · Aug 25, 2026
Braid · radiologybusiness.com · May 18, 2026
Finless Foods · blog.seedstage.ai · Apr 30, 2026
Zum · finsmes.com · Apr 20, 2026
GreenState · greenstate.com · Apr 9, 2026
Eight Sleep · news.crunchbase.com · Mar 4, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Japan Angels made?
- Japan Angels has 38 tracked investments.
- What stage does Japan Angels invest at?
- Japan Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Japan Angels focus on?
- Japan Angels focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Japan Angels located?
- Japan Angels is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does Japan Angels co-invest with?
- Japan Angels most often shares deals with Sand Hill Angels, FundersClub, Entrepreneur First, among 73 tracked co-investors.
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