Marubeni Ventures Inc.
Corporate VCTokyo · Seed–Late Stage · 5 people tracked
Also known as 丸紅ベンチャーズ株式会社
Investment thesis
Marubeni Ventures' mission is to contribute to the growth of startups building next-generation businesses by leveraging the Marubeni Group's integrated strengths, knowledge, trusted partner relationships, and global network of bases. The firm is sector-agnostic, actively investing in startups operating in areas Marubeni has not previously covered — its 'white space' — with particular attention to companies offering next-generation consumer-oriented services worldwide. It seeks startups with strong business models or technology and aims to accelerate their expansion using the Marubeni Group's capabilities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Cybersecurity ×1Marketing Tech ×1Robotics ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Israel×1Japan×1
Investments · 2 tracked
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D-ID develops an AI video creation platform that produces professional avatar videos and interactive visual agents for enterprise communication and customer experience.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSTel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Sella Blondheim(Founder)inEliran Kuta(Founder/CTO)inGil Perry(Founder)in
Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalConnecticut InnovationsMindset VentureOIF VenturesOur Innovation FundY Combinator+2 more
Linkwiz develops software that enables industrial robots to adapt to variations in workpiece position and shape, making them capable of handling complex, context-dependent tasks in manufacturing environments.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRobotics浜松市, JP
吹野 豪(代表取締役)
Co-investorsUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Marubeni Ventures Inc. invest at?
- Marubeni Ventures Inc. invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Marubeni Ventures Inc.'s typical check size?
- Marubeni Ventures Inc. typically writes checks of $500K.
- What sectors does Marubeni Ventures Inc. focus on?
- Marubeni Ventures Inc. focuses on Consumer, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, New Materials, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors.
- Where is Marubeni Ventures Inc. located?
- Marubeni Ventures Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does Marubeni Ventures Inc. co-invest with?
- Marubeni Ventures Inc. most often shares deals with Bright Pixel Capital, Connecticut Innovations, Mindset Venture, among 7 tracked co-investors.
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