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Monozukuri Ventures
Venture capitalOperating companyKyoto · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 25 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Monozukuri Ventures backs hard tech and hardware startups, with an emphasis on IoT and small-lot manufacturing. Beyond capital, the firm provides a dedicated team to help founders with hardware prototyping, mass production, supply chain, and business development. Its goal is to enable entrepreneurs to rapidly produce and sell high-quality products even in small quantities, spanning the path from business model to supply chain. The firm operates across Japan and North America and works with numerous technical and investment partners to support hardware growth.
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Team · 25 people
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What they invest in
from 43 of 75 portfolio companiesHardware ×26AI & Machine Learning ×14IoT ×14Deep Tech ×11Robotics ×9Enterprise Software ×6SaaS ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×5
HQs:Japan×25United States×21
Who they back
founder profiles across 27 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×222 founders×5
What their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×6Computer Science ×3Business & Management ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 11 founders with career history
Carnegie Mellon University ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 75 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12022 · 42021 · 52020 · 12018 · 62017 · 22015 · 120 dated
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
Co-investorsGlobal Brain
Japanese health-data company operating Alysis, a platform that measures and analyzes vital signs and behavioral data.
Kosuke Shimizu(Founder)in
Co-investorsColopl NextFGN ABBALab
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)
Co-investors412 Venture Fund
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-investorsBREWEnergy & 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
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 is a company focused on building energy grid infrastructure, presenting a team with engineering, safety, logistics, and finance roles.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyRichmond, US
Troy Helming(Founder & CEO)inMark Park(VP Engineering)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-investors412 Venture FundTrucks VCLiberty Mutual Strategic VenturesLockheed Martin VenturesYabeo
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
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The company manufactures electromechanical products including rotary clutches, linear brakes, and voltage drivers for industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Co-investors412 Venture FundTSVC
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 AngelStanford University
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 VenturesMEDA AngelsBlack Tech Nation VenturesElevate Capital
Nicotine addiction treatment through automatic, gradual substance weaning
Baltimore, US
Taha Shipchandler(Director)Chip Andrews(Director)Patrick Byrne(Executive Officer, Director)Clayton Andrews(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAtland VenturesBackstage CapitalChaos VenturesThe Venture CollectiveWaterline VenturesVento+1 more
Healthcare startup addressing nicotine dependence using a device that controls nicotine dosage via smartphone app for gradual reduction.
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-investorsG-STARTUPgumi IncUTokyo 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
LENZO develops TokenProcessor, an AI compute chip built on its proprietary CPU-Grounded Linear Array (CGLA) architecture developed at NAIST, along with the A-Series accelerator for edge and physical AI workloads.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
Kenshin Fujiwarain
Co-investorsSony Ventures CorporationKK FundMitsubishi UFJ Capital
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 StartupIDATEN VenturesInclusion JapanJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsMPower+1 more
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)
Co-investorsGROOVE CAPITALmHUB
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 VenturesDivergent CapitalhubraumTecPier
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 10XStartX
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-investors412 Venture FundAcies InvestmentsLauder PartnersLiebenthal VenturesAthletico VenturesHarris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment+1 more
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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
Takafumi Yano(Founder)
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-investorsAlumni VenturesAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Checkmate Capital Group LLCClick VenturesEsplanade VenturesFlucas Ventures+12 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 CapitalGaingelsHemisphere Ventures LLCIceNineKonvoy VenturesRed Beard Ventures+5 more
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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
Startup developing spatial transmission wireless power transfer technology to create a genuinely wireless society.
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 IncubationFGN ABBALabShizuoka 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 CapitalUpfront Ventures
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-investorsAlumni VenturesRed & Blue VenturesRobin Hood VenturesSOSVGabriel InvestmentsHAX
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 CapitalWoven 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)Yuki Nono(Founder)
Co-investorsKeio Innovation InitiativeTOHOKU University Venture Partners
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
REVORN develops AI systems that identify, analyze, and generate scents using machine learning and sensor technology.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechFoodTechHardwareTokyo, JP
松岡 広明(代表取締役)
Co-investorsGxPartners
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)Sakyasingha Dasgupta, PhD(Founder)inSakyasingha Dasgupta(Founder)
Co-investorsSBI InvestmentGlobal Hands-On VCIn-Q-TelMPowerAero X VenturesTDK Ventures
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AmanogiAtmophCleanRoboticsDENSHINDOEarthGridEdgeCortixEnecoat TechnologiesHoplite PowerIterate LabsKAKAXILOAD&ROADMentoreMiraOrphePlayDatePristeemREVORNS-Mat (formerly Smart Shopping)SmartShoppingVELDT天の技
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Monozukuri Ventures made?
- Monozukuri Ventures has 75 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, 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, AgTech, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, IoT, New Materials, Robotics, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors.
- 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 412 Venture Fund, Global Brain, SOSV, among 107 tracked co-investors.
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