Monozukuri Ventures
Venture capitalKyoto · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 25 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Monozukuri Ventures invests in hard tech companies while also providing hands-on support beyond capital. The firm maintains a dedicated team to help startups with hardware prototyping, mass production, and business development. Its goal is to enable entrepreneurs and startups to rapidly produce and sell high-quality products, even in small quantities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 25 people
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What they invest in
from 41 of 68 portfolio companiesHardware ×24IoT ×14AI & Machine Learning ×12Deep Tech ×11Robotics ×10Enterprise Software ×6SaaS ×6New Materials ×5
HQs:Japan×22United States×21
Who they back
founder profiles across 24 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×202 founders×4
What their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×6Computer Science ×3Business & Management ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 12 founders with career history
Carnegie Mellon University ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 68 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12022 · 42021 · 52020 · 12018 · 62017 · 22015 · 120 dated
Monozukuri Ventures is a global ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs by providing investment, mentorship, prototyping expertise, and manufacturing resources to help startups bring products to market.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechHardwareRoboticsKyoto-Shi, Kyoto, US
Mike Flanigan(CEO)
BoardNarimasa Makino(Executive Officer, Director)in
16Lab develops an integrated hardware and software platform for IoT and wearable device developers, combining an ultra-miniature module with Bluetooth and motion-sensing capabilities alongside software development kits.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareIoT
Japanese health-data company operating Alysis, a platform that measures and analyzes vital signs and behavioral data.
Kosuke Shimizu(Founder)in
Co-investorsColopl Next
Arieca develops patented Liquid Metal Embedded Elastomer (LMEE) thermal interface materials that combine thermal performance with mechanical reliability for semiconductor applications.
HardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsPittsburgh, US
Navid Kazem(CEO & Co-Founder)inCarmel Majidi(CTO & Co-Founder)in
BoardIlana Diamond(Director)Hitoshi Suzuki(Director)Ken Joyce(Director)
Atmoph develops a smart digital window device that displays landscapes from around the world, allowing users to experience views from different natural locations within their homes.
ConsumerHardwareIoTKyoto, JP
Kyohei Nakano(Founder)in
Co-investorsEnergy & Environment Investment
Blast Radio is a live audio broadcasting platform for DJs, producers, and talk-show hosts to stream lossless sets and shows, build a following, and receive tips and direct bookings.
Creator EconomyHardwareMedia & Entertainment
Brelyon develops headset-free virtual displays using optical and computational techniques to create 3D depth and panoramic imagery for gaming, entertainment, and enterprise applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSan Mateo, US
Barmak Heshmat Dekhordi(Executive Officer, Director)Alok Mehta(Director)
BoardCalvin Chin(Director)in
Co-investorsLG Technology VenturesLockheed Martin VenturesGrit VenturesOne Way VenturesThe E14 FundType One Ventures+1 more
Develops engaging learning robots including Cozmo coding robot and Vector AI companion robot for educational purposes.
Pittsburgh, US
Harry Jacob Hanchar(Executive Officer)Peter Borman Kinney(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Sabo(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Stewart(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBeresford VenturesiNetworks
EarthGrid uses patented plasma-powered boring machines to tunnel and excavate through hard rock via thermal spallation, without drilling chemicals, at lower cost and faster speeds than traditional methods.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyRichmond, US
Troy Helming(Founder)inDavid Rees(Director)Rachel Payne(Director)ALYSIA HELMING(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersBand of AngelsBoston Harbor AngelsD3VCHBS Angels of BostonInterlock Capital+5 more
EASEL provides IoT consulting services, offering support that ranges from basic specification planning to ODM supply.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT
Edge Case provides safety solutions and a real-time safety intelligence platform for organizations deploying complex autonomous and AI systems, using its DevSafeOps methodology to build safety assurance into the product lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Michael Wagner(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inPhilip Koopman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsTrucks VCLiberty Mutual Strategic Ventures
Enowa (株式会社笑農和) develops smart water management technology for rice paddy cultivation, including features that optimize irrigation and monitor water temperature for farmers.
AgTechIoTSaaS
下村
Develops cutting-edge electroadhesive actuators for robots using Carnegie Mellon technology to reduce weight, size, and cost.
Pittsburgh, US
Randall Eger(Director)Stuart Diller(Executive Officer, Director)Carmel Majidi(Director)
BoardIlana Diamond(Director)
EveryKey is an access management platform built around a patented universal smart key that unlocks devices, applications, and online accounts based on physical proximity, replacing passwords with continuous, AI-driven identity authentication.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLakewood, US
Chris Wentz(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Thomas(Executive Officer)inCraig Lewis(Executive Officer)in
BoardEdward Cochran(Director)Raymond Wentz(Director)
Co-investorsBand of AngelsTamiami Angel
Long Island City, US
Linh Le(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)
BiotechPittsburgh, US
Matthew Kesinger(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Willis(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsDorm RoomLiebenthal VenturesBlack Tech Nation VenturesElevate Capital
Hibersense offers a room-by-room climate control system that acts like an individual thermostat in each room, adjusting temperature based on user preferences and usage patterns.
CleantechHardwareIoTPittsburgh, US
Robert Fields(Executive Officer)Brendan Quay(Executive Officer, Director)Jacob Kring(Executive Officer, Director)
Imacreate develops, operates, and consults on VR/AR/MR systems, with a focus on "doing" rather than "watching" XR experiences applied to skills training (e.g. welding training with the Kobe Steel group).
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTechTokyo, JP
山本 彰洋(代表取締役 CEO)川崎 仁史(取締役 CTO)
Co-investorsUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
Kidou Systems builds ARGUS, a real-time AI system embedded into industrial buildings that creates a digital twin of a site, connects sensors, machines, robots, and software into one interface, and orchestrates robot actions and operator tasks to maximize throughput.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Koji Shiono(Co-Founder & CEO)inBogdan Epureanu(Co-Founder & CTO)
Lab 91 develops semiconductor processes and devices based on 2D materials such as MoS2.
Deep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsAustin, US
Co-investorsDeep Future
log build develops AI, VR, and robotics solutions for construction site management, as well as cloud-based platforms for construction project coordination.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechRoboticsSaaS横浜市, JP
中堀 健一Kenichi Nakahori
Coroyawa is a specialized flooring material designed to reduce fracture and trauma risk for elderly users by combining stable walking comfort with impact absorption during falls.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsHamamatsu, JP
Co-investorsCarbide VenturesHulic StartupInclusion JapanJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsMPowerTechstars
Little Canada, US
Jacob Balma(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAlejandro Rodriguez(Executive Officer)inMichael Karpe(Executive Officer)Joseph Kenneth Balma(Director, Promoter)
BoardNick Swenson(Director)Gary Burandt(Director)
Monolets provides hardware and software for supply chain asset tracking using printable wireless mesh network labels that deliver real-time location and condition data for inventory in warehouses and during transit.
Data & InfrastructureHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainBerkeley, US
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHDeutsche Bahn Digital VenturesTecPier
mui develops the mui Board, a natural-wood smart home controller that lets users send handwritten and voice messages, control connected lighting, air conditioning and speakers, display calendar events, and access alarms, weather and radio through a touch-sensitive wooden panel.
EnergyHardwareIoT
Co-investorsEnergy & Environment Investment
mui Lab designs and manufactures calm technology interfaces and IoT systems that integrate natural materials with digital touchpoints for smart home and wellness applications.
ConsumerHardwareIoTSaaSKyoto-shi, JP
Kazunori Oki(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsMiyako CapitalTechstars
OhmniLabs builds robots for healthcare, including an autonomous UV-C disinfection robot (OhmniClean), a mobile telehealth platform (OhmniCare) for providers to expand patient access in fields like nutrition and pharmacy, and telepresence robots.
Digital HealthHealthtechRobotics
Co-investorsFuel Venture CapitalSCB 10X
Proteus Motion offers a patented assessment and 3D resistance training platform that measures full-body power, strength, and speed and generates personalized training and rehabilitation recommendations.
HardwareHealthtechSports TechLong Island City, US
Samuel A. Miller(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Geoffrey Bernstein(Executive Officer)inLisa Frankovitch(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardBenjamin Bisconti(Director)Dan Fetters(Director)Paul Byrne(Director)
Co-investorsAcies InvestmentsLauder PartnersLiebenthal VenturesHarris Blitzer Sports & EntertainmentHBSE Ventures
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RUTILEA provides a comprehensive AI platform that enables enterprises to safely deploy and operationalize generative AI applications through vertically integrated infrastructure, including secure closed-network environments, data foundations, GPU datacenters, and no-code AI tools.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
Co-investorsGlobal BrainAbies Ventures
Provides inventory management and automatic order placement system using proprietary IoT scale for retail and food businesses.
Sana Health develops an audiovisual device intended to help users improve physical recovery and mental well-being, targeting relief and more restful states of mind.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMental HealthLafayette, US
Richard Hanbury(Founder)in
Co-investorsCheckmate Capital Group LLCClick VenturesFlucas VenturesHealthtech CapitalNCL Technology Ventures Ltd.Noetic+3 more
SeaSats develops autonomous maritime vessels ("Lightfish" and "Quickfish") for ocean surveillance, intelligence gathering, and domain awareness.
Defense TechIoTRoboticsSan Diego, US
Mike Flanigan(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsDns CapitalHemisphere Ventures LLCIceNineKonvoy VenturesRed Beard VenturesShield Capital+3 more
Sembient offers a platform of wireless, privacy-protecting ceiling sensors, dashboards, and REST APIs that provide real-time occupancy and people-counting data for office and retail environments.
HardwareIoTPropTech
Elizabeth Gene(Founder)in
StimScience develops Somnee, a non-invasive smart sleep headband that delivers personalized transcranial neurostimulation in 15-minute pre-bed sessions to help users fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly.
Digital HealthHardwareWellness & FitnessBerkeley, US
Japanese company that plans, develops, and sells IT products.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
高嶋 晃(代表取締役 (CEO))
Co-investorsMiyako Capital
LOAD&ROAD develops and sells teplo, an IoT-enabled smart teapot that personalizes tea brewing, and tea and soft drink products.
ConsumerHardwareIoTTokyo, JP
河野辺 和典(Co-Founder / CEO (代表取締役))Mayuresh Soni(Co-Founder / CTO (取締役CTO))
Co-investorsDG IncubationShizuoka Capital
Ugo manufactures a compact autonomous inspection robot equipped with an extendable 4K camera for unattended surveillance and patrol tasks in restricted spaces.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTRoboticsSaaSJapan, JP
Co-investorsJR East Start UPNTT DOCOMO VenturesSeibu Shinkin Capital
Vertiq designs high-performance propulsion systems for commercial and defense unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), combining a lightweight integrated motor and ESC with an embedded position sensor and motor control software.
Defense TechHardwareRobotics
Jon Broome(Founder)in
Co-investorsRed & Blue VenturesRobin Hood VenturesGabriel InvestmentsHAXSOSV
Waqua manufactures portable water treatment and purification systems for construction sites, disaster relief, and remote locations.
CleantechClimate TechConstruction TechDeep TechHardwareIoTOkinawa, JP
Toru Matsuoka(Representative Director & CEO)
BoardYuki Sugi(Director)Maori Saito(Director)Keisuke Yamashita(Director)
Co-investorsSony Ventures Corporation
EneCoat Technologies develops and manufactures perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and related materials.
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsKyoto, JP
加藤尚哉 (Naoya Kato)(Representative Director / Executive Officer / CEO)堀内保 (Tamotsu Horiuchi)(Director / Executive Officer / CTO)
Co-investors15th RockGlobal BrainKyoto University Innovation CapitalMIRAI SOUZOUNippon Venture Capital
VELDT Inc. develops xCausal®, a causal AI (white-box) platform and Causal AI Assistant that estimate cause-and-effect relationships in data so businesses can understand the reasons behind AI decisions and simulate the impact of actions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP
Jin Nonogami(Founder)野々上 仁(代表取締役 CEO)安西 智宏(取締役)上田谷 真一(取締役)
Co-investorsAccord VenturesFast Track Initiative
FingerVision develops and deploys robot systems equipped with vision-based tactile sensors to address industry-specific automation challenges, with a focus on food processing and handling applications that require flexible manipulation of soft or irregularly-shaped objects.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRobotics
Akihiko Yamaguchi(Director)
Co-investorsKeio Innovation Initiative
Mitate Zepto Technica develops specialized semiconductor and computing hardware for genome analysis, including custom processors, accelerator boards, and supercomputers that perform genomic sequencing at significantly higher speeds and lower costs than conventional systems.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesSemiconductorsTokyo, JP
原島 圭介(代表取締役社長 (CEO))久保江 勝二(代表取締役会長 (Chairman))
Co-investorsKyoto University Innovation Capital
EdgeCortix develops AI inference products and hardware for edge computing, enabling low-power deployment of vision and generative AI models on resource-constrained devices.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsTokyo, JP
Dr. Sakyasingha Dasgupta(CEO and Founder)
Co-investorsSBI InvestmentGlobal Hands-On VCMPowerAero X Ventures
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AmanogiDENSHINDOEnecoat TechnologiesHaleHava HealthHoplite PowerIterate LabsKAKAXILENZOLOAD&ROADMentoreMiraOrphePlayDatePristeemREVORNSmartShoppingSpace Power TechnologiesSpacepowertech
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latest coverage across their companies
Teams · bioengineer.org · Aug 19, 2026
Mui · timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Jul 26, 2026
Blast Radio · magneticmag.com · Jun 26, 2026
Maxwell Labs · tcbmag.com · Apr 10, 2026
Vertiq · hospitality-on.com · Apr 3, 2026
Seasats · latimes.com · Apr 1, 2026
Proteus · sportsbusinessjournal.com · Oct 30, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Monozukuri Ventures made?
- Monozukuri Ventures has 68 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Monozukuri Ventures invest at?
- Monozukuri Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What is Monozukuri Ventures's typical check size?
- Monozukuri Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $300K.
- What sectors does Monozukuri Ventures focus on?
- Monozukuri Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Deep Tech, Hardware, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Monozukuri Ventures located?
- Monozukuri Ventures is headquartered in Kyoto, JP.
- Who does Monozukuri Ventures co-invest with?
- Monozukuri Ventures most often shares deals with Techstars, Energy & Environment Investment, Global Brain, among 75 tracked co-investors.
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