Kirin Holdings
Corporate VCTokyo · Seed–Growth
Also known as キリンホールディングス株式会社
Investment thesis
Kirin Holdings is a Japanese consumer group operating across alcoholic beverages, soft drinks/health science, and pharmaceuticals, with innovation rooted in fermentation and biotechnology from its founding beer business.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Creator Economy ×1Cybersecurity ×1Developer Tools ×1Gaming ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:Japan×1
Investments · 2 tracked
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AI & Machine LearningConsumerCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Brendan Eich(Founder & CEO)Brian Bondy(Founder & CTO)
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCoinbase VenturesDigital Currency GroupPage One VenturesPantera CapitalPropel Venture Partners+8 more
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Creator EconomyGamingMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsGlobal BrainShochiku VenturesSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.Tokyo University of Science Innovation CapitalCool Japan FundSMBC Nikko Securities+2 more
Portfolio news
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Kirin Holdings invest at?
- Kirin Holdings invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, 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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