Japan Angels
Angel networkTokyo · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 21 of 39 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8SaaS ×6Consumer ×5Biotech ×3FoodTech ×3AdTech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×2Cleantech ×2
HQs:France×2Japan×2Singapore×2United States×2Australia×1Brazil×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×43 founders×2
Investments · 39 tracked
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Amai Proteins uses its Pro3 platform, combining AI computational protein design with precision fermentation, to develop designer sweet proteins that replace 40-70% of added sugar in food and beverage products without altering taste.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTech
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Co-investorsK3 VenturesSGInnovateWelltech VenturesZORA
Inovexus is an early-stage investment firm that backs startups and provides its network with curated opportunities, portfolio updates, and community insights.
AI & Machine Learning
Co-investorsAccurafy 4
Tokyo-based design technology blending math, physics, and computer science to optimize advanced engineering and product design.
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Bright Trip produces travel courses and short map-based explainer videos created with online creators, teaching travelers about destinations and travel skills.
Creator EconomyEdTechTravel & Hospitality
Coloridoh makes colorful, moldable cookie dough that children and families shape and bake into cookies without measuring or recipes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
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+25 more
AI guardrails for safer, deterministic models paired with deep analytics for high-stakes applications like health improvement.
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Direct lithium extraction technology for the EV battery supply chain (Energy Exploration Technologies).
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
EnergyX is a direct lithium extraction technology company that develops proprietary systems (GET-Lit™ and SoLiS) to recover and refine battery-grade lithium from brine faster and with less water use than traditional evaporation methods.
CleantechEnergyNew Materials
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)Brian Wyrwas(Co-Founder & CSO)Michael Selden(Co-Founder & Advisor)
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Co-investorsAt One VenturesAurum Venture PartnersBabel VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationBlue Revolution Investments G.P.Draper Associates+8 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
Tokyo-based platform for fractional ownership of luxury hotel-residences and second homes.
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Hotela operates six private residences in Hirafu, Niseko, each featuring a private onsen and staffed by a 24/7 team, available to book as a guest or purchase outright.
ConsumerPropTechTravel & HospitalityNiseko, JP
Angel syndicate offering pooled access to a curated portfolio of early-stage startups.
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Tokyo-based AR and spatial media platform building hologram experiences for artists and brands.
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Kimaru provides a causal AI "decision layer" that sits on top of existing systems like ERP, SAP, and copilots to simulate decisions, weigh tradeoffs, route approvals, and learn from outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsIndelible Ventures
Tokyo-based supercar driving experiences and rentals (Tokyo Supercars).
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Meya offers a chatbot platform for building, developing, and deploying conversational apps across Android, iOS, and web.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Amanie IsmailErik Kalviainen
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 Capital
Brazil-based App Store optimization and mobile growth analytics platform.
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
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
Interactive shoppable video technology turning video content into commerce surfaces.
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Tokyo Supercars offers a car-sharing service that lets customers rent luxury and exotic cars such as Lamborghini, McLaren, Ferrari, and Rolls Royce.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP
Spatial AI for factory floors, providing real-time motion analytics from workers' smartphones.
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)
PartnerColin Magne· solo GP
Co-investorsAngelPadBMW i VenturesClearvision VenturesClimate InvestmentDnx VenturesFundersClub+10 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFinless Foods · blog.seedstage.ai · Apr 30, 2026
Zum · finsmes.com · Apr 20, 2026
Eight Sleep · news.crunchbase.com · Mar 4, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Japan Angels made?
- Japan Angels has 39 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 FundersClub, At One Ventures, Entrepreneur First, among 65 tracked co-investors.
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