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Also known as みずほキャピタル株式会社
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Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 36 of 41 portfolio companiesSaaS ×14AI & Machine Learning ×11Enterprise Software ×9Consumer ×7HR Tech ×5Marketing Tech ×5Media & Entertainment ×5Biotech ×4
HQs:Japan×34United States×3
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12023 · 22022 · 12021 · 32020 · 12019 · 22018 · 22002 · 113 dated
Cyberdyne develops HAL, a wearable cyborg exoskeleton that detects bioelectric signals from the wearer's muscles and assists or augments physical movement.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsTokyo, JP
嘉之 山海(Representative Director/CEO)Yoshiyuki Sankai(Representative Director & Professor at University of Tsukuba)in
Co-investorsGlobal BrainDBJ CapitalSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.
Fanfare provides software infrastructure to reduce operational costs for essential social services.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP
近藤志人
Co-investorsCoral CapitalALL STAR SAAS FUNDWiL
Fotographer AI provides middleware and tools for creators to generate, edit, and control AI-generated images and video across design and marketing workflows.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Rintaro Suzuki(CEO)in
Co-investorsANOBAKANorinchukin Capital
i3DESIGN is a digital innovation partner that provides software development and UI/UX design services, including cloud services, mobile app development, and metaverse/xR solutions for enterprise clients.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
Yoichiro Shiba(代表取締役社長 CEO)芝 陽一郎(代表取締役社長 CEO)
Co-investorsDG Daiwa Ventures
LINK-US Co., Ltd. develops, designs, and manufactures devices based on ultrasonic complex vibration and high-power ultrasonic technology, including room-temperature bonding equipment for joining same and dissimilar metal materials.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareTokyo, JP
Jun Mitsuyuki(Representative Director)in
Co-investorsMiyako CapitalShizuoka CapitalKepple GroupMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSMBC Venture CapitalNCB Venture Capital+1 more
Megakaryon is a regenerative medicine company that develops cell therapies, including iPS cell-derived products such as platelets, for clinical applications.
BiotechHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesKyoto, JP
Co-investorsMiyako CapitalDBJ CapitalJapan Asia InvestmentKSP, Inc.Mitsubishi UFJ CapitalNissay Capital+1 more
Morus Inc. is a Japanese company established in April 2021 and led by CEO Ryo Sato.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechSector AgnosticWellness & Fitness
Kunihiro Shiomi(Co-founder (Professor, Shinshu University))Ryo Sato(CEO)in
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesANRIGlobisHachijuni CapitalSamurai IncubateSMBC Venture Capital+2 more
ROUTE06 builds AI-driven development platforms (Acsim, Giselle, Liam) and provides consulting, enterprise system development, and DX support services for large companies.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP
遠藤 崇史(代表取締役 (CEO/Founder))松本 均(取締役 (Co-founder))重岡 正(取締役CTO (Co-founder))Tadashi Shigeoka(Founder)in見浪 康平(執行役員CFO)Takafumi Endoin
Co-investorsDelight VenturesALL STAR SAAS FUNDGenesia VenturesJAFCO GroupMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSMBC Venture Capital
Talentbook connects people exploring their careers with real professional role models through shared stories and career narratives.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSocialTokyo (Shibuya), JP
Board大堀 航大堀 海
Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.ABC Dream VenturesDG Ventures, Inc.Hakuhodo DY VenturesMonex VenturesShizuoka Capital+1 more
VALT JAPAN provides business process outsourcing services and employment support for people with disabilities, operating the NEXT HERO platform.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechImpact & Social GoodSocialJapan, JP
小野 貴也(代表取締役)
Co-investorsMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSMBC Venture CapitalGlobal BrainPrime PartnersZ Venture Capital
Yoshidumi is a group company headquartered in Japan that operates through multiple subsidiaries providing cloud infrastructure services, Google Workspace solutions, and generative AI consulting across Asia-Pacific and South America.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
Harumichi Akitain
Co-investorsTBS Innovation PartnersMarubeniSMBC Venture CapitalWiL
Zeroboard develops a cloud platform that helps companies collect, manage, and disclose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data.
CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodSaaSTokyo, JP
Michitaka Tokeiji(Founder)
Board渡慶次 道隆
Co-investorsCoral CapitalDelight VenturesDnx VenturesFFG Venture Business PartnersJapan Green Investment Corporation for Carbon NeutralitySMBC Venture Capital+2 more
Joyz develops TerraTalk, a cloud-based English learning application for educational institutions in Japan.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSTokyo, JP
Yoshiyuki Kakihara
Co-investorsCanal VenturesSMBC Venture CapitalDG Daiwa VenturesZ Venture Capital
ACROVE is a Japanese company focused on e-commerce, aiming to bring products to more consumers through EC (electronic commerce).
ConsumerData & InfrastructureE-commerceRetail TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Shunsuke Arai(代表取締役 社長執行役員 / グループCEO (Representative Director, President & Group CEO))inTetsuo Yamada(取締役 / 副社長執行役員 グループCOO)Toshiki Terashima(執行役員 CTO)Yuji Kozawa(執行役員 CAE)
Co-investorsHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.Japan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Shizuoka CapitalAozora Corporate InvestmentCyberAgent CapitalDai Nippon Printing+7 more
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Kyash is a Japanese mobile payment app that lets users load funds into their balance from bank accounts, credit or debit cards, Pay-easy, and dedicated deposit accounts, with no deposit fees and options for scheduled or automatic top-ups.
ConsumerFintechTokyo, JP
Shinichi Takatori(Founder)in
Co-investorsAltos VenturesBlock IncGoodwater CapitalGreyhound CapitalJAFCO GroupMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital+9 more
Minto produces content across manga, animation, drama, and character properties, working with creators to deliver emotionally engaging entertainment.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
水野 和寛(代表取締役 (CEO))
Co-investorsABC Dream VenturesEast VenturesKakao PiccomaSMBC Venture CapitalSpiral VenturesNTT DOCOMO Ventures
Ookami develops digital platforms and services to broaden sports engagement and accessibility globally, positioning sports as a unifying medium that connects diverse communities and athletes.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechTokyo, JP
Board為末大
Co-investorsNTT DOCOMO VenturesAkatsukiASAHI MEDIA LAB VENTURESASICS Ventures CorporationMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSpiral Capital+2 more
INGAGE develops and provides Re:lation, a cloud-based communication platform designed for customer-facing teams to manage individual customer interactions.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP
和田 哲也(代表取締役CEO)
Co-investorsDIMENSIONHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.MIRAIDOOR Co. Ltd.Mitsubishi UFJ CapitalNippon Venture CapitalSeiho Investment Works+1 more
EVIRY Inc. is a Japanese company offering SaaS products including the 'millvi' cloud video delivery system and platform, and the 'kamui tracker' YouTube data analytics tool.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSTokyo, JP
Keisuke Nakagawa(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))中川 恵介(代表取締役社長)
Co-investorsNTT DOCOMO VenturesSeibu Shinkin CapitalCyberAgent CapitalServerworks CapitalRegional Revitalization Solution
Tribal Media House is a digital marketing company that develops marketing logic and knowledge, having published over 20 books on the subject.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
Noriyuki Ikeda(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))
Co-investorsi-nest capitalMitsubishi UFJ Capital
Better Place (ベター・プレイス) is a Japanese company founded with a mission to contribute to making the world better through meaningful encounters and positive influence.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Morimoto(Representative (CEO))森本 新士(代表取締役社長CEO)
Co-investors15th RockIwagin Mirai InvestmentIyogin CapitalOita Venture CapitalUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.Dual Bridge Capital+6 more
GCT develops 5G semiconductor solutions and chipsets, working with infrastructure and device manufacturers.
Deep TechHardwareIoTSemiconductorsSan Jose, US
"Kyeongho ""K.H.""" Lee(Director)Paul Kim(Director)in"Jeongmin ""Jeemee""" Kim(Executive Officer)Alex Sum(Executive Officer)inGene Kulzer(Executive Officer)inJohn Schlaefer(CEO)in
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.UOB Venture Management
Japanese workforce-training company offering the InstaVR enterprise VR platform and the Smile-kun edge-AI smile and voice trainer.
Co-investorsColopl NextGREE VenturesItochu Technology VenturesThe Venture Reality Fund
KAICO produces difficult-to-express proteins using silkworm technology for use as pharmaceuticals, diagnostic tools, and reagents.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesNishiku, JP
Co-investorsDG IncubationTechstarsUntroD CapitalItochu Technology Ventures
Kaizen Platform offers a professional support service where specialist teams provide end-to-end assistance for digital transformation (DX) projects, spanning consulting, workshops, creative production (video ads, websites, SNS operations), development, SES, and recruitment support.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsColopl NextCyberAgent CapitalSTRIVEZ Venture CapitalDentsu Innovation PartnersGMO VenturePartners+3 more
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 VenturePartnersMitsukoshi Isetan InnovationsTBS Innovation PartnersAltaIR Capital+8 more
Japanese company that received follow-on investment from the firm.
Co-investorsMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital
PowerX develops AI-powered sensors that generate proprietary data to help corporations reduce energy consumption, water use, and emissions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechNew York City, US
Manuel Schoenfeld(Founder)inMasahiro Ito(Founder)
Co-investorsAntlerDangerous VenturesY CombinatorASCENT ENERGY VENTURESAsymmetry VenturesClimate Capital+10 more
PRD Therapeutics is a drug-discovery startup developing first-in-class oral SOAT2-selective inhibitors (PRD compounds derived from pyripyropene A) to regulate lipid metabolism.
BiotechLongevityTokyo, JP
細田 莞爾(代表取締役社長 / President & Co-Founder)供田 洋(社外取締役 / Co-Founder)
Co-investorsJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsJAFCO GroupSMBC Venture Capital
Solafune is a company applying geospatial technology to address social, environmental, and industrial problems.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDefense TechSpace TechTokyo, JP
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersUntroD CapitalANRIBoost Capital PartnersGREE VenturesMitsubishi UFJ Capital+2 more
Tyffon develops location-based mixed reality (MR) entertainment content and operates an XR theme park facility called TYFFONIUM.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentWest Hollywood, US
Ken Fukazawa(CEO / CCO)inTeruyuki Nakahashi(Executive Officer, Director)inTakeshi (Ken) Fukazawa(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTohru Akaura(Director)
Co-investorsCanal VenturesDisney AcceleratorTBS Innovation PartnersTechstarsIncubate FundSEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS.
WHILL manufactures award-winning mobility scooters and power chairs designed to provide users with increased independence and mobility.
HardwareHealthtechMobility & TransportationRoboticsTokyo, JP
Junpei NaitoinKenji GohoMuneaki FukuokainSatoshi Sugie
BoardShinji Oshige(Director)
Co-investors15th Rock500 GlobalDG Ventures, Inc.Iwagin Mirai InvestmentMCP Asset ManagementNippon Venture Capital+13 more
Japanese end-of-life services company that connects bereaved families to funeral homes and Buddhist monk-dispatch services online.
Tokyo, JP
芦沢 雅治(代表取締役 (Representative Director))Masaharu Ashizawain篠﨑 新悟(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Co-investorsAG Capital Co. Ltd.Global BrainGlobis Capital PartnersSony Ventures CorporationAG CapitalCygames Capital+5 more
YUIME is a labor infrastructure company for primary industries in Japan, connecting workers to agricultural, fishing, and forestry sectors to modernize the nation's primary industries.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesHR Tech東京, JP
Co-investorsGlobal BrainJR East Start UP
Japanese operator of the asoview! leisure-activity booking marketplace and DX/SaaS ticketing solutions for tourism and leisure facilities.
Co-investorsGlobal BrainGlobis Capital PartnersKiraboshi CapitalRegional Revitalization SolutionJAFCO Group
WealthNavi is a Japanese fintech company that provides robo-advisory investment services and asset management solutions.
FintechTokyo, JP
Kazuhisa Shibayama(Founder)in
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalGlobal BrainSMBC Venture CapitalSony Ventures CorporationSTRIVESumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.+2 more
HRBrain develops and provides cloud-based HR software for Japanese companies, including personnel evaluation, talent management, and organizational survey tools.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP
堀 浩輝(代表取締役 CEO)白井 崇顕(取締役副社長 CRO)作井 英陽(取締役 CFO)
Co-investorsAG Capital Co. Ltd.Canal VenturesAG CapitalBEENEXTGenesia VenturesSMBC Venture Capital+2 more
RABO provides pet care services and technology solutions for cat owners and pet service professionals in Japan.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP
Yukiko Iyo(President & CEO)in
Co-investorsGlobal BrainMPowerSTRIVEW Inc.Headline AsiaW ventures+1 more
Coco Gourmet (ココグルメ) makes fresh, veterinarian-supervised, grain-free homemade dog food using human-grade domestic Japanese meat, fish, and vegetables prepared through low-temperature cooking.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Co-investorsAG Capital Co. Ltd.W Inc.AG CapitalDIMENSIONHakuhodo DY VenturesMitsubishi UFJ Capital+2 more
Richka operates as a digital-focused creative agency that provides marketing support and a platform where tens of thousands of ad creatives are produced monthly, applying AI to automate ad generation and video production.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Co-investorsDIMENSIONGMO VenturePartnersNOW JapanHakuhodo DY Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Mizuho Capital made?
- Mizuho Capital has 41 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Mizuho Capital invest at?
- Mizuho Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Mizuho Capital focus on?
- Mizuho Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Biotech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Medical Devices, New Materials, PropTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Mizuho Capital located?
- Mizuho Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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