Japan Post Insurance NEXT Partners
Corporate VCPre-Seed–Growth
Also known as かんぽNEXTパートナーズ株式会社
Investment thesis
The firm invests beyond the insurance domain into what it calls the 'LIFE NEXT' area, aiming to lift the various 'waves' encountered in daily life and life journeys and help people take their next step. Its investment scope spans consumer-facing startups that bring innovation and improve quality of life (toC), business-facing startups related to DX, CX improvement and operational efficiency (toB), and technology startups in insurance, finance and healthcare. It practices a 'Hands-NEXT' style of close, hands-on support, operating as a boutique VC with experienced capitalists given broad discretion, emphasizing good questions over fixed answers and meaningful introductions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:Japan×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFUNDiT acquires and operates small to mid-sized IT businesses using AI and big data analysis for M&A targeting and operational improvement.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareShinagawa, JP
Co-investorsShizuoka CapitalDual Bridge CapitalMitsubishi UFJ CapitalMitsui Sumitomo Insurance CapitalNANKAI NEXT VenturesUNITED+2 more
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Japan Post Insurance NEXT Partners invest at?
- Japan Post Insurance NEXT Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Japan Post Insurance NEXT Partners focus on?
- Japan Post Insurance NEXT Partners focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
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