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Kirin Holdings

Corporate VC

Tokyo · Seed–Growth

Also known as キリンホールディングス株式会社

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Investment thesis

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited is a Japanese consumer group operating across alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, health science, and pharmaceuticals, built around fermentation and biotechnology expertise from its founding beer business.

Invests inSector AgnosticAsia-PacificJapanTokyo

Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Tokyo, JP
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1907
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
3

What they invest in

from 3 of 3 portfolio companies

Consumer ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Climate Tech ×1Creator Economy ×1Cybersecurity ×1FoodTech ×1Gaming ×1

HQs:Japan×1United States×1

Investments · 3 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22022 · 13 dated

Bravebrave.comin𝕏Apr 2026

Brave makes a privacy-focused web browser built on the open-source Chromium core that blocks third-party ads and trackers by default, along with an independent search engine, a device-wide VPN, and a built-in AI assistant.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCybersecurity

Brendan Eich(Founder)inBrian Bondy(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCoinbase VenturesDigital Currency GroupFoundation CapitalHemisphere Ventures LLCIncrypt Blockchain+11 more

Brave groupbravegroup.co.jpin𝕏Apr 2026

Brave group is a Japanese holding company operating in the VTuber and IP entertainment space, structured around IP Production, IP Platform, and IP Solution businesses.

ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

野口 圭登 (Keito Noguchi)(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))野口 圭登(代表取締役CEO)

Co-investorsAG Capital Co. Ltd.Cool Japan FundGlobal Braingumi IncNOW JapanShochiku Ventures+5 more

Neutral Foodseatneutral.comAug 2022

Neutral produces dairy products with measured and offset carbon footprints.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechPortland, US

Matt Plitch(Founder)Lawrence Plitch(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesCollaborative FundDarco CapitalGlobal BrainMark Cuban CompaniesShorewind Capital

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Kirin Holdings invest at?
Kirin Holdings invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does Kirin Holdings focus on?
Kirin Holdings focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Kirin Holdings located?
Kirin Holdings is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.

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