Mizuho Capital — Full Portfolio

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-investorsCOCoral CapitalALALL STAR SAAS FUNDWIWiL

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

RSRintaro Suzuki(CEO)in

Co-investorsANANOBAKANONorinchukin 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)芝陽芝 陽一郎(代表取締役社長 CEO)

Co-investorsDGDG 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-investorsMIMiyako CapitalSHShizuoka CapitalKEKepple GroupMIMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSMSMBC Venture CapitalNCNCB 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-investorsMIMiyako CapitalDBDBJ CapitalJAJapan Asia InvestmentKSKSP, Inc.MIMitsubishi UFJ CapitalNINissay 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-investorsDGDG Daiwa VenturesANANRIGLGlobisHAHachijuni CapitalSASamurai IncubateSMSMBC 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

遠崇遠藤 崇史(代表取締役 (CEO/Founder))松均松本 均(取締役 (Co-founder))重正重岡 正(取締役CTO (Co-founder))TSTadashi Shigeoka(Founder)in見康見浪 康平(執行役員CFO)Takafumi Endoin

Co-investorsDEDelight VenturesALALL STAR SAAS FUNDGEGenesia VenturesJAJAFCO GroupMIMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSMSMBC 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-investorsJAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.ABABC Dream VenturesDGDG Ventures, Inc.HAHakuhodo DY VenturesMOMonex VenturesSHShizuoka 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

小貴小野 貴也(代表取締役)

Co-investorsMIMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSMSMBC Venture CapitalGLGlobal BrainPRPrime PartnersZ Z 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-investorsTBTBS Innovation PartnersMAMarubeniSMSMBC Venture CapitalWIWiL

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-investorsCOCoral CapitalDEDelight VenturesDNDnx VenturesFFFFG Venture Business PartnersJAJapan Green Investment Corporation for Carbon NeutralitySMSMBC 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-investorsCACanal VenturesSMSMBC Venture CapitalDGDG Daiwa VenturesZ Z 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

SAShunsuke 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)荒井 俊亮(代表取締役 / 社長執行役員 / グループCEO)

Co-investorsHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.JAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.SHShizuoka CapitalAOAozora Corporate InvestmentCYCyberAgent CapitalDADai Nippon Printing+7 more

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

STShinichi Takatori(Founder)in

Co-investorsALAltos VenturesBLBlock IncGOGoodwater CapitalGRGreyhound CapitalJAJAFCO GroupMIMitsui 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

水和水野 和寛(代表取締役 (CEO))Kazuhiro Mizuno(Founder)inMinoru Yanai(Founder)in

Co-investorsABABC Dream VenturesEAEast VenturesKAKakao PiccomaSMSMBC Venture CapitalSPSpiral VenturesNTNTT 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-investorsNTNTT DOCOMO VenturesAKAkatsukiASASAHI MEDIA LAB VENTURESASASICS Ventures CorporationMIMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSPSpiral 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

和哲和田 哲也(代表取締役CEO)

Co-investorsDIDIMENSIONHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.MIMIRAIDOOR Co. Ltd.MIMitsubishi UFJ CapitalNINippon Venture CapitalSESeiho 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-investorsNTNTT DOCOMO VenturesSESeibu Shinkin CapitalCYCyberAgent CapitalSEServerworks CapitalRERegional 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-i-nest capitalMIMitsubishi 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))森新森本 新士(代表取締役社長CEO)

Co-investors1515th RockIWIwagin Mirai InvestmentIYIyogin CapitalOIOita Venture CapitalUTUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.DUDual 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)PKPaul Kim(Director)in"""Jeongmin ""Jeemee""" Kim(Executive Officer)ASAlex Sum(Executive Officer)inGKGene Kulzer(Executive Officer)inJohn Schlaefer(CEO)in

Co-investorsATAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.UOUOB Venture Management

Japanese workforce-training company offering the InstaVR enterprise VR platform and the Smile-kun edge-AI smile and voice trainer.

Co-investorsCOColopl NextGRGREE VenturesITItochu Technology VenturesTHThe 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-investorsDGDG IncubationTETechstarsUNUntroD CapitalITItochu 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-investorsCOColopl NextCYCyberAgent CapitalSTSTRIVEZ Z Venture CapitalDEDentsu Innovation PartnersGMGMO 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

YTYosuke Tsuji(Founder)in

Co-investorsDNDnx VenturesGLGlobis Capital PartnersGMGMO VenturePartnersMIMitsukoshi Isetan InnovationsTBTBS Innovation PartnersALAltaIR Capital+8 more

Japanese company that received follow-on investment from the firm.

Co-investorsMIMitsui 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

MSManuel Schoenfeld(Founder)inMasahiro Ito(Founder)Matthias VeitingerAndrew Kalish(Manager)Aki Naito(Vice President Operations)

Co-investorsANAntlerDADangerous VenturesY Y CombinatorASASCENT ENERGY VENTURESASAsymmetry VenturesCLClimate 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

細莞細田 莞爾(代表取締役社長 / President & Co-Founder)供洋供田 洋(社外取締役 / Co-Founder)

Co-investorsJIJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsJAJAFCO GroupSMSMBC Venture Capital

Solafune is a company applying geospatial technology to address social, environmental, and industrial problems.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDefense TechSpace TechTokyo, JP

RURen Uechi(Representative)in

Co-investorsGLGlobis Capital PartnersUNUntroD CapitalANANRIBOBoost Capital PartnersGRGREE VenturesMIMitsubishi 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

KFKen Fukazawa(CEO / CCO)inTeruyuki Nakahashi(Executive Officer, Director)inTakeshi (Ken) Fukazawa(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardTohru Akaura(Director)

Co-investorsCACanal VenturesDIDisney AcceleratorTBTBS Innovation PartnersTETechstarsINIncubate FundSESEGA 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 GohoMFMuneaki FukuokainSatoshi Sugie

BoardShinji Oshige(Director)

Co-investors1515th Rock50500 GlobalDGDG Ventures, Inc.IWIwagin Mirai InvestmentMCMCP Asset ManagementNINippon 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))MAMasaharu Ashizawain篠﨑 新悟(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Co-investorsAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.GLGlobal BrainGLGlobis Capital PartnersSOSony Ventures CorporationAGAG CapitalCYCygames 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-investorsGLGlobal BrainJRJR East Start UP

Japanese operator of the asoview! leisure-activity booking marketplace and DX/SaaS ticketing solutions for tourism and leisure facilities.

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainGLGlobis Capital PartnersKIKiraboshi CapitalRERegional Revitalization SolutionJAJAFCO Group

WealthNavi is a Japanese fintech company that provides robo-advisory investment services and asset management solutions.

FintechTokyo, JP

KSKazuhisa Shibayama(Founder)in

Co-investorsDBDBJ CapitalGLGlobal BrainSMSMBC Venture CapitalSOSony Ventures CorporationSTSTRIVESUSumitomo 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-investorsAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.CACanal VenturesAGAG CapitalBEBEENEXTGEGenesia VenturesSMSMBC 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-investorsGLGlobal BrainMPMPowerSTSTRIVEW W Inc.DGDG Daiwa VenturesHEHeadline Asia+2 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-investorsAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.W W Inc.AGAG CapitalDIDIMENSIONHAHakuhodo DY VenturesMIMitsubishi 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-investorsDIDIMENSIONGMGMO VenturePartnersNONOW JapanHAHakuhodo DY Ventures