MCP Asset Management
Institutional investorCauseway Bay · Seed–Growth
Also known as MCPアセット・マネジメント株式会社
Investment thesis
The firm views Japan's startup ecosystem as an emerging but promising space, supported by government backing and favorable economic conditions, with strong potential to produce globally competitive unicorns. Drawing on the MCP Group's extensive network and partnerships across key Asian markets, the firm aims to foster connections between Japan and international markets and to showcase the global competitiveness of Japanese companies and their world-class technologies, products, and services on the international stage.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 10 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×2Hardware ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1Deep Tech ×1Digital Health ×1
HQs:Japan×5South Korea×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCo-investorsCelesta CapitalDBJ CapitalKyoto University Innovation CapitalMIRAI SOUZOUShizuoka CapitalUntroD Capital+1 more
Co-investorsDunamu & PartnersWe Ventures
amondz Lab operates a platform for jewelry brand creation and manufacturing, using surgical steel as a low-cost alternative to gold and silver.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesE-commerce
Co-investorsCARTA VENTURES, Inc.Open Network Lab
EMC Healthcare develops and sells digital transformation services for elderly care and childcare facilities, including the "OwlCare" monitoring system for care homes and the "Babymoni" nap-check system for nurseries.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechIoTTokyo, JP
伊達 仁人 (Yoshito Date)(代表取締役 (CEO))武島 和義 (Kazuyoshi Takeshima)(管理部 部長 (Head of Administration))
Board相原 輝夫 (Teruo Aibara)(取締役 (Director))浦上 悟 (Satoru Urakami)(取締役 (Director))
Co-investorsSydney Angels
WHILL designs personal electric mobility devices, including power chairs, electric wheelchairs, and mobility scooters, along with an autonomous self-driving service that transports passengers through airports and public spaces.
HardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsTokyo, JP
Co-investors15th RockNippon Venture CapitalPayforwardShizuoka Capital500 GlobalPlug and Play Ventures
YAMAP is a mobile application that provides GPS navigation and trail mapping for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, enabling location tracking even without cellular signal and facilitating trail recording and sharing among users.
ConsumerMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.Iyogin CapitalZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERSColopl Next
A Japanese company that manufactures and sells wind tunnels ranging from large to compact models, along with balances and fluid measurement instruments.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Co-investorsColopl NextDRONE FUNDi Cubed VenturesOita Venture Capital
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has MCP Asset Management made?
- MCP Asset Management has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does MCP Asset Management invest at?
- MCP Asset Management invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does MCP Asset Management focus on?
- MCP Asset Management focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is MCP Asset Management located?
- MCP Asset Management is headquartered in Causeway Bay, HK.
- Does MCP Asset Management lead rounds?
- Yes, MCP Asset Management leads investment rounds.
- Who does MCP Asset Management co-invest with?
- MCP Asset Management most often shares deals with Shizuoka Capital, Celesta Capital, DBJ Capital, among 23 tracked co-investors.
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