Fundraising FoxMitsukoshi Isetan Innovations
Corporate VCTokyo · Seed–Growth · 12 people tracked
Also known as 株式会社三越伊勢丹イノベーションズ
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Investment thesis
The firm backs startups with promising business models and technologies that enrich customers' lives and society, focused on advancing retail and 'machizukuri' (town-building) centered on department stores. Investment scope includes new lifestyle content (D2C, community, entertainment), highly innovative content (metaverse), new retail functions and systems (OMO, supply chain, digital marketing), and infrastructure that expands town-building (smart cities, creator marketplaces). It offers portfolio companies access to the group's four department stores, digital channels, roughly 2.8 million MI cardholders, and operational expertise across finance, real estate, logistics and more to enable co-creation and mutual growth.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 5 of 10 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Fintech ×2Marketing Tech ×2AdTech ×1Creator Economy ×1Enterprise Software ×1IoT ×1LegalTech ×1
HQs:Japan×5
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAdinte builds Customer Data Platform (CDP) and retail media infrastructure for Japanese retailers and brand manufacturers, enabling targeted advertising and marketing across in-store digital signage, mobile apps, and e-commerce channels.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningIoTMarketing TechRetail TechKyoto, JP
Co-investorsOriental Land InnovationsSony Ventures Corporation
AI model generates synthetic AI-powered models and characters for visual marketing and promotional content across advertising, e-commerce, and social media channels.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechTokyo, JP
Co-investorsGlobal BrainNTT DOCOMO Ventures
K2 Pictures is a Japanese film production and distribution company that produces and releases theatrical films, including titles submitted to international festivals such as the Busan International Film Festival.
Media & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
Muneyuki Kii(CEO)in
Money Forward provides financial services and a "money platform" for individuals and businesses, aiming to help users manage money and solve financial challenges.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Yosuke Tsuji(Founder)in
Co-investorsDnx VenturesGlobis Capital PartnersGMO VenturePartnersTBS Innovation PartnersAltaIR CapitalFlorida Funders+8 more
Runs overseas travel media 'Tabi MUSE' and a platform business centered on a fan community of travel-loving women.
Co-investorsCARTA VENTURES, Inc.
Famitra operates a marketing and consulting service focused on family trusts (civil trusts) in Japan.
FintechLegalTechLongevityTokyo, JP
三橋 克仁(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Co-investorsCoral CapitalDG Daiwa VenturesJapan Post Insurance NEXT Partners
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Active SONAR Inc.gifteePocket ConciergeSKY FARM
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesK2 Pictures · k2pic.com · Nov 28, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations made?
- Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations has 10 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations invest at?
- Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What is Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations's typical check size?
- Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations typically writes checks of $3M.
- What sectors does Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations focus on?
- Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Fintech, FoodTech, IoT, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations located?
- Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations co-invest with?
- Mitsukoshi Isetan Innovations most often shares deals with Coral Capital, Dnx Ventures, Global Brain, among 12 tracked co-investors.
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