mint VC

Bunzz provides a platform for developers to find, deploy, and manage reviewed smart contracts across EVM-compatible blockchains via a GUI, along with an AI-based smart contract audit service and LLM-powered contract documentation generation.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Developer Tools

Co-investorsAPAPOLLO CAPITALDGDG Daiwa VenturesHYHyperithmSPSpiral Ventures

Carbase operates in factoring and used car sales business in Japan.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainTokyo, JP

Co-investorsANANOBAKACYCyberAgent CapitalSPSpiral CapitalSPSpiral Innovation Partners

ColorSing is a live-streaming mobile app focused specifically on singing, where users ("Lシンガー"/singing streamers) broadcast performances and earn cash-convertible "diamond" rewards.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Co-investorsDEDelight VenturesGEGenesia Ventures

Dinette operates beauty and femcare direct-to-consumer brands—PHOEBE BEAUTY UP, a cosmetics brand born from feedback on its SNS beauty media, and LUMERE BEAUTY, a femcare brand addressing intimate-zone concerns.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTech

Co-investorsAPAPOLLO CAPITAL

ECPower is a Shopify Expert certified company that specializes in helping merchants of various sizes and industries increase sales through Shopify store optimization and support.

E-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSTokyo, JP

増田大夢(代表取締役)増田 大夢(代表取締役 (CEO))

Illumi Medical is a medical device company based in Japan with research facilities in Nagoya and Koriyama.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNagoya, JP

Toshihiko Tsukamoto(Representative Director (CEO))

Co-investorsUNUntroD Capital

Jiraffe Inc. is a Japanese company that plans, develops, and operates internet services, and also runs a used-equipment buying and resale business.

Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesTokyo, JP

Teruaki Aso(Representative Director (CEO))inHiroki Matsumoto(Director & COO, Head of magi Business Unit)Yuji Nagashima(Director & CFO, Head of Administration)

Co-investorsEAEast VenturesGRGreeAPAppWorks VenturesSKSkyland Ventures

Knowhere develops AI-powered software for baseball player performance analysis, using computer vision to measure pitching and batting data from smartphone video.

AI & Machine LearningSports TechTokyo, JP

伊藤 久史

Co-investorsDGDG IncubationABAbstract VenturesCRCrunchFundDADanhua CapitalDADay One VenturesGLGlobis Capital Partners+1 more

Landit builds an urban intelligence platform that collects and analyzes spatial supply-demand and movement data using satellites, physical AI, and IoT, offering parking-focused digital products such as reservation, payment, brokerage, management, and AI camera automation services.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMobility & TransportationPropTechTokyo, JP

Kenta Fujibayashi(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))

Co-investorsFUFunds StartupsGIGingerbread CapitalNENew Enterprise Associates (NEA)VAValo VenturesWOWorkday Ventures

M&A Lead is a Japanese firm providing sell-side M&A advisory services focused solely on representing sellers, helping business owners maximize sale value by approaching a wide pool of buyer candidates.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise Software

Co-investorsANANOBAKAGEGenesia Ventures

mederi Inc. offers online medical consultation and telehealth services focused on women's health in Japan, including birth-control pill prescriptions, skin treatment, menstruation counseling, pre-pregnancy care, STD self-check kits, and AGA (hair loss) treatment.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechTokyo, JP

ASArisa Sakanashi(Representative (CEO))

Nell manufactures mattresses with pocket coil construction designed to support natural sleeping positions and ease of turning over, marketed to consumers seeking relief from shoulder and lower back pain.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

Co-investorsANANOBAKA

Nehan6 develops Labid, a software tool that helps private companies participate in public-sector procurement by collecting relevant tenders, reading specifications, managing bids, and creating proposals.

GovTechSaaSSales Tech

Co-investorsDNDnx Ventures

HelpDog Manual is an AI-powered platform that automatically generates procedure manuals and documentation, reducing creation time and enabling organizations to quickly produce training materials without prior writing experience.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsCACARTA VENTURES, Inc.

Onebox is a Japanese company focused on eliminating non-creative work through digital transformation (DX), building technology products aimed at improving workplace productivity.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSTokyo, JP

Kotaro Okumura(代表取締役 (CEO))

Co-investorsANANOBAKA

Penguin Securities is a Singapore-based firm regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore as a holder of a capital markets services licence for dealing in capital markets products, and is applying for a major payment institution licence to offer digital payment token services.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechSingapore, SG

KKKentaro Kawabe(Founder)in

Waffle provides a group journaling platform designed to help users form closer human connections and address loneliness and social isolation.

ConsumerMental HealthSocialWellness & Fitness

Satoru Sasozaki(Co-founder & CEO)

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKIKindred Ventures

SOUNDRAW is an AI music generator that creates royalty-free, legally licensed tracks trained exclusively on in-house produced music.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsANANOBAKAAPAPOLLO CAPITALCACarbide VenturesDEDEEPCORE Inc.ISiSGS Investment WorksMIMint+1 more

Investment from the Circular Economy / Nature Positive No.1 Fund

KKKazuya Kawasaki(Executive Director / Creative Director)inKSKotaro Sano(Design Director)in

Co-investorsGOGOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSSUSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.

TENTIAL designs recovery and conditioning wear and sleep-related products, including its BAKUNE recovery apparel and bedding, recovery sandals, functional innerwear, workwear, and golf wear.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness

YNYutaro Nakanishi(Founder)in

Co-investorsTBTBS Innovation Partners

TRUSTART is a Japanese company working on the digital transformation of the real estate industry, offering real estate research services and real estate big-data provision.

B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSTokyo, JP

大洋大江 洋治郎(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Co-investorsGMGMO VenturePartnersNINippon Venture Capital

Umami United develops shelf-stable, plant-based egg replacement ingredients for food manufacturers, including a binder product for industrial baking that provides binding, water retention, and shape retention.

FoodTechTokyo, JP

HYHiroto Yamazaki(Founder)in

Co-investorsBEBeyond Next VenturesBIBig Idea VenturesGEGenesia Ventures

Velvett develops an AI- and blockchain-based value verification system to authenticate and price pre-owned collectible items, operating a buying-and-selling business for such goods in Japan and Singapore.

Singapore, SG

Co-investorsW W Inc.

WithLIVE is a live video-call app that connects fans with artists, idols, voice actors, and other performers for one-on-one video conversations.

ConsumerCreator EconomySocial

YOUTRUST operates a network-based recruiting and career platform in Japan, connecting users through their professional networks for hiring and job changes.

Future of WorkHR TechSocial

岩由岩崎 由夏(代表取締役社長 (Founder & CEO))山昌山田 昌弘(専門役員 技術担当 (Co-founder))

Co-investorsFEFemto PartnersGLGlobis Capital PartnersSTSTRIVEW W Inc.

Zypsy is a design firm and seed-stage venture fund that works with founders at different stages—the design studio partners with companies scaling past product-market fit, while Zypsy Capital invests in earlier-stage founders.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US

KTKaz Tamai(Founder)inEDEvin Dempsey(Founder)in

Co-investorsANANOBAKALALattice Capital1K1kx

Airato is a Japanese medical device startup developing AI-powered software for radiation therapy planning and delivery.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

木村 祐利角倫角谷 倫之海老名 亮

Co-investorsGXGxPartnersMIMintSMSMBC Venture Capital

COVER Corporation is a Japanese entertainment company that operates the "hololive production" VTuber agency and develops related virtual and metaverse content.

ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

谷郷 元昭(代表取締役社長CEO)

Co-investorsDIDIMENSIONI-i-nest capitalSMSMBC Venture CapitalSTSTRIVE

Skylink Technologies is an aviation venture developing eVTOL ("flying car") aircraft, using a tilt-wing engine-drive design intended for high-speed intercity travel over medium distances (around 1000 km).

Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation

Heaven Retreat develops and sells vacation villas in rural Japan, offering shared ownership experiences combined with curated entertainment and hospitality services.

MarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalityWellness & FitnessFukuoka, JP

大原 規行(Representative Director CEO)

Co-investorsMIMint

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-investorsLOLotte Ventures JapanSHShizuoka Capital

and Jam Inc. produces virtual humans powered by proprietary technology capable of human-like movement and dialogue, and provides creative consulting services.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Sanjo Ryuya

Aoyama Lab operates SECRET MALL, a closed membership-only online shopping site selling beverages, alcohol, food (rice, meat, fish, vegetables, sweets and processed foods), gift products, and home appliances at special prices.

E-commerceFoodTechRetail Tech

Naoki(直樹) Asada(朝田)in

BALLAS designs, develops, manufactures, and sells construction materials.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Co-investorsANANOBAKAGLGlobal BrainAOAozora Corporate InvestmentDADaiwa House VenturesKYKyoto Capital PartnersMIMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital+4 more

Castee operates a platform for content creators offering influencer collaboration video marketing ("Castee Challenge", priced by video views) and a music monetization service ("Castee Music") where creators earn rewards by posting videos using licensed tracks on TikTok and Instagram.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechSocialTokyo, JP

Shintaro Otake(代表取締役CEO (Founder & CEO))Yusuke Kodama(取締役COO (Director & COO))

BoardAkihiko Narita(取締役 (Director))

Favy designs, builds, and operates shared food halls and food alley spaces while also developing SaaS tools for food businesses including mobile ordering, subscription management, and CRM systems.

AdTechFoodTechRetail TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Takumi Takanashi(Representative Director & CEO)

Co-investorsENEnergy & Environment InvestmentI i Cubed VenturesAOAozora Corporate Investment

Finn creates a persistent digital space for users through character, gaming, and software products.

ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentSaaSTokyo, JP

G-ANT Inc. provides custom block figurine design and manufacturing services that convert 2D illustrations into 3D buildable block models using voxel technology.

ConsumerCreator EconomyTokyo, JP

平川 彰悟

Co-investorsANANOBAKA

Hotspring develops and operates Cocolocala, a travel booking platform.

B2B MarketplacesTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP

Koya Arikawa(Representative)

Co-investorsNONOW Japan

Hubble is a contract management cloud platform that automates contract workflows and knowledge management for legal and business teams, enabling efficient collaboration and contract data consolidation.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSTokyo, JP

早川晋平(CEO)藤井克也(CTO)酒井智也(CLO)

Co-investorsDNDnx VenturesVEVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Z Z Venture Capital

Issues is a web service that connects residents' local policy concerns with elected politicians, enabling direct feedback on civic issues.

GovTechSocialTokyo, JP

Kickflow builds workflow automation software for enterprise companies, with AI-first design principles for task management and business process optimization.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSTokyo, JP

重松 泰斗(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))小林 佳祐(取締役CTO (Director / CTO))中澤 智彦(執行役員CFO (Executive Officer / CFO))

Co-investorsMIMint

LiftBase is a technology studio that combines AI-driven development, contract development, and AI adoption consulting to redesign business operations and organizational workflows.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

Shibuya Yuta(Representative Director & CEO)in

Mathmaji delivers digital math education to students using Japan's proven teaching methodology, combining curated content, teacher-tested methods, and technology to make quality math instruction accessible.

ConsumerEdTech

Yasu Hirosein

Co-investorsX-X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator

mento operates a platform for supporting middle managers, combining management coaches focused on behavioral change with a purpose-built "management AI" to help companies improve managerial effectiveness.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR Tech

木憲木村 憲仁

AgeWell Japan operates Motto Mate, a service that dispatches vetted young partners to seniors' homes to help with daily-life tasks such as smartphone and internet setup, shopping errands, accompanying outings, document preparation, and conversation.

ConsumerMarketplacesWellness & Fitness

Moon Japan is an educational company that uses collaborative learning ("co-education") to prepare Japanese students for innovation and future challenges.

EdTechTokyo, JP

GFGaku Fujitain

Nagisa is an IT conglomerate company that creates systems and talent to bridge ideas and implementation across various sectors, aiming to generate innovation and improve society.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

NEWSTA operates the "Famicare" brand, providing information sites, a Q&A community app, a support-service search platform, and brand solutions for families raising children with illnesses or disabilities in Japan.

ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechTokyo, JP

鈴木碩子(代表取締役 CEO)

RICOS develops AI-powered simulation technology that combines computational analysis with machine learning to help manufacturers identify and visualize design and development challenges in product creation.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechTokyo, JP

井遊井原 遊(Representative Director (代表取締役))

Board芳村 貴正(Director (取締役))井出 啓介(Director (取締役))

Co-investorsDRDRONE FUNDHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.UTUTECXTXTech Ventures

Japanese company offering 'Tetsugaku Cloud', a philosophy-based organizational development and consulting service for companies.

Co-investorsW W Inc.

Siremo builds AI-powered consumer products focused on social connection and character IP, including an autonomous AI VTuber and a role-play social game.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyGamingTokyo, JP

Yuchi

Co-investorsMIMint

Strobo is a consumer appliance manufacturer that develops and sells internet-connected hardware devices for homes and offices, combining software and hardware to solve real-world problems.

ConsumerHardwareIoTTokyo, JP

GAGyoten Akitoin

Co-investorsSHShizuoka Capital

Swish is a cross-manufacturer platform for office and space construction that lets users select products without entering part numbers, reducing the manual estimation/quotation work involved in space-building projects.

Construction TechPropTechSaaS

Tashinam manufactures premium kitchen knives, primarily petty knives, produced by master craftspeople in Seki, Gifu Prefecture.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardwareTokyo, JP

ClassMall Kids is an online programming school for preschool through elementary-age children in Japan that teaches coding using Minecraft, offering block-based and command-based courses in small classes of up to three students via Zoom.

EdTechGaming

たたか先生(Founder)

Co-investorsW W Inc.

ZC is a Japanese company that acquires shares and businesses from owners looking to sell, handling M&A transactions.

Enterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP

Kei Shoda(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

ZIRITZ provides an ICT service and information platform to support individuals in real estate investment and wealth formation, enabling autonomous financial decision-making and asset building.

AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTechTokyo, JP

島怜島﨑 怜平(代表取締役CEO)

Co-investorsAPAPOLLO CAPITAL

To-morrow is an entertainment company focused on creating and exporting Japanese content internationally.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

TSTerachi Shinichi(Founder, CEO)