Lotte Ventures Japan
Corporate VCTokyo · Seed–Growth
Also known as 株式会社ロッテベンチャーズ・ジャパン
Investment thesis
The firm invests in services, products, and technologies that pursue the best possible customer experience, believing that entrepreneurs' altruistic love for their customers drives superior experiences and business growth. It looks for businesses built from a customer-first (market-in) perspective, with expected financial returns, and led by entrepreneurs it can grow alongside. Notably, the firm states it does not require business synergy with its parent and aims to make investment decisions quickly, positioning itself beyond a traditional CVC framework by focusing on results.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 17 of 22 portfolio companiesConsumer ×5SaaS ×5FoodTech ×4Future of Work ×4E-commerce ×3Hardware ×2HR Tech ×2Marketing Tech ×2
HQs:Japan×14
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×34+ founders×1
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNihon Mirai Nogyo (Japan Future Agriculture) grows organic sweet potatoes and strawberries, processes them into products such as dried sweet potato ("hoshiimo"), and handles branding, sales, and export under brands including Terunuma and Chura Ichigo.
AgTechFoodTechTokai (東海村), JP
久保居 雅基(代表取締役)久保居雅基(代表取締役 (CEO))
Co-investorsAgribusiness Investment & Consultation Co. Ltd.
24karat provides a platform for brands and creators to connect digital experiences with real-world engagement, with a focus on P2P marketplace dynamics and NFT creators.
Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3Marketing TechMarketplacesSaaS
Masaki(Representative / Co-Founder)Seth(Representative / Co-Founder)
Co-investorsDG IncubationOpen Network LabX-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator
AndGAMER is a Japanese gaming lifestyle company that develops, manufactures, and sells gaming peripherals through three brands: Void Gaming (custom controllers), AIM1 (FPS-focused peripherals), and VIZARD CLUB (custom controllers for Nintendo titles).
ConsumerGamingHardwareNagoya, JP
上森 翼(代表取締役CEO)石井 拓人(取締役COO)
Co-investorsAPOLLO CAPITAL
Fujiko-san is an online assistant service that provides back-office support to companies through the internet, offering tasks ranging from general administrative work to English translation and design.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Co-investorsbasepartners
FABRIC TOKYO offers made-to-order business wear, allowing customers to order custom-fit clothing via smartphone or at physical stores.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechTokyo, JP
Yuichiro Mori(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersPRIMAL CAPITAL
Development and operation of 'Matilda', a takeout station for home-style cooked meals.
Co-investorsDelight VenturesOriental Land InnovationsW Inc.
Operator of "アジスタ", an EdTech-based private tutoring service (個別指導塾) combined with self-study rooms called "モクモク", using multiple EdTech tools and a coaching method to develop students' independent study skills and improve grades.
EdTechTokyo, JP
岡村 拓明(Co-founder)松尾 慎治(Co-founder)Hiroaki Okamura(Co-Representative Director (共同代表取締役))Shinji Matsuo(Co-Representative Director (共同代表取締役))
Co-investorsmint VCShizuoka Capital
BONX develops a voice communication platform and hearable (wearable audio) devices, handling their planning, development, and sales.
Future of WorkHardwareSaaSTokyo, JP
Takahiro Miyasaka(Representative Director / Founder)in
Co-investorsGlobis Capital Partners
CoA Nexus provides recruiting services, AI-powered talent matching, and business development support specialized in research and development talent.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHR TechTokyo, JP
Kotaro Nozaki(CEO/Founder)
DSF Pro offers FIC, a decision-support platform for professional football clubs that centralizes information, analysis, and insights in one place.
Data & InfrastructureSaaSSports Tech
Hive Preloved is an online boutique selling authenticated pre-owned luxury handbags, such as Fendi and Balenciaga, sourced from Japan.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces
LOIVE operates a chain of fitness and wellness studios across Japan, including hot yoga (loIve), surf fitness (Surf Fit), pilates, gym (REDY'S GYM), and stretch (NOBEE STRETCH) brands, alongside an HR business.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP
前川 彩香(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))清水 敬太(取締役副社長CFO (Vice President & CFO))
RiceWine is a Japanese sake venture behind the "HINEMOS" brand, which recommends different sake by time of day to make sake simpler and more approachable for both enthusiasts and newcomers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechOdawara, JP
Yuta Sakai酒井優太(Founder)
Tailor App builds live commerce systems for brands and manufacturers, shifting live streaming from a pure sales channel toward marketing and data use.
AdTechE-commerceMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Natsumi Matsumura(CEO / 代表取締役社長)Hideo Wada(COO / 取締役)
Social Interior provides office construction and relocation services, handling project management, construction management, and design direction for corporate office spaces.
Construction TechFuture of WorkPropTech
Co-investorsSumitomo CorporationZ Venture CapitalAozora Corporate Investment
Minshoku (株式会社みんなの社食) operates a delivery-based corporate cafeteria service, providing lunch to employees at companies that lack an in-house canteen.
FoodTechFuture of WorkHR TechLogistics & Supply ChainTokyo, JP
Taketo Saito(Co-founder & Representative Director / CEO)So Ishikawa(Co-founder & Director)
Monicle Group is a Japanese company that develops financial services combining technology and human support to address money-related challenges for consumers.
FintechTokyo, JP
Shinji Harada(Representative Director & CEO)
Co-investorsCoral Capital
Co-investorsCARTA VENTURES, Inc.Dnx Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Lotte Ventures Japan made?
- Lotte Ventures Japan has 22 tracked investments.
- What stage does Lotte Ventures Japan invest at?
- Lotte Ventures Japan invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Lotte Ventures Japan focus on?
- Lotte Ventures Japan focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Lotte Ventures Japan located?
- Lotte Ventures Japan is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does Lotte Ventures Japan co-invest with?
- Lotte Ventures Japan most often shares deals with Globis Capital Partners, Coral Capital, Delight Ventures, among 16 tracked co-investors.
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