Mizuho Capital
Venture capitalTokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Also known as みずほキャピタル株式会社
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from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 29 of 30 portfolio companiesSaaS ×13AI & Machine Learning ×9Enterprise Software ×9Consumer ×5HR Tech ×5Media & Entertainment ×5Biotech ×4Cloud Computing ×4
HQs:Japan×27United States×2
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12020 · 13 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)
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 CapitalSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.
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+1 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 CapitalPrime 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
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 CapitalZ 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(Representative Director & President (Founder))in
Co-investorsAltos VenturesBlock IncGoodwater CapitalGreyhound CapitalJAFCO GroupMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital+7 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-investorsHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.DIMENSIONMIRAIDOOR 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 Capital
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 RockIyogin CapitalOita Venture CapitalUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.Dual Bridge CapitalHokuhoku Capital+6 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-investorsCanal VenturesAG CapitalBEENEXTGenesia VenturesSMBC Venture CapitalSPARX Group
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 NextSTRIVEZ Venture CapitalDentsu Innovation PartnersGREE VenturesSBI Investment
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+5 more
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)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorDangerous VenturesMitsui & CoNYK LineSpiral CapitalTokyo Century
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
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 VenturesTBS Innovation PartnersTechstarsIncubate Fund
Japanese end-of-life services company that connects bereaved families to funeral homes and Buddhist monk-dispatch services online.
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersSony Ventures CorporationCygames CapitalYokohama Capital
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
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- How many investments has Mizuho Capital made?
- Mizuho Capital has 30 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does Mizuho Capital invest at?
- Mizuho Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Mizuho Capital's typical check size?
- Mizuho Capital typically writes checks of $1.5M – $340M.
- 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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