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
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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
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What they invest in
from 5 of 6 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2SaaS ×2Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Cloud Computing ×1
HQs:United States×3Israel×1Japan×1
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 22021 · 24 dated
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.INCJ, Ltd.
Moxion offers a cloud platform for film and video production that lets crews share camera footage and metadata ("instant dailies") with their teams within seconds of recording.
Cloud ComputingMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsAlt VenturesNZ Growth Capital PartnersPunakaiki FundEclipseEnergy Impact PartnersRocketship.vc+1 more
Viridi manufactures lithium-ion energy storage systems designed for installation in occupied spaces and around critical equipment without requiring additional construction or grid upgrades.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US
Paul Huelskamp(Founder)inAlexander Meek(Founder)inJon M. Williams
BoardThomas BonadioDaniel DiPofiMatthew K. Enstice
Co-investorsY CombinatorEnergy Impact PartnersRocketship.vcSuffolk Technologies
Orbit Fab builds the in-space propellant supply chain, offering commercial spacecraft refueling services and standardized refueling interfaces to enable reusable spacecraft and a sustainable space economy.
HardwareSpace TechSanta Clara, US
Daniel Faber(Co-Founder)inJeremy Schiel(Executive Officer, Director)inPeter Shaper(CEO)inChingti Yang(Executive Officer)
Co-investors2045 VenturesACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesAsymmetry VenturesAurum Venture PartnersCapital Factory+16 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Orbit Fab · govconwire.com · Jul 13, 2026
Linkwiz · finance.yahoo.com · Feb 19, 2026
Moxion · avanzaenergy.substack.com · Jan 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Marubeni Ventures Inc. made?
- Marubeni Ventures Inc. has 6 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- 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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