New Commerce Ventures
Venture capitalTokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 5 people tracked
Also known as New Commerce Ventures株式会社
Investment thesis
New Commerce Ventures is a VC fund focused on the commerce domain, investing in startups that solve challenges across the supply chain from production through consumption and that drive DX (digital transformation) and SX (sustainability transformation) of retail and distribution. The firm invests primarily at seed and early stages but across all stages, and also runs a community connecting startups with established companies to foster open innovation.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 17 of 22 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9Consumer ×7E-commerce ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5Retail Tech ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Marketing Tech ×3Marketplaces ×3
HQs:Japan×12United States×2
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12020 · 12 dated
Komham develops microbial technology to decompose organic waste and sells biomass recycling systems based on that research.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechTsukuba, JP
Suno Nishiyama(Representative Director)
Co-investorsDG IncubationOpen Network Lab
Shippio operates as a digital freight forwarder in Japan, offering cloud software and international logistics (forwarding) operations to shippers and logistics providers.
AI & Machine LearningFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP
Takanori Sato(Founder)inTakashi TsuchiyaTsuyoshi Niwa
Co-investors500 GlobalCoral CapitalDBJ CapitalDelight VenturesDnx VenturesGlobis Capital Partners+8 more
Beacons provides software tools including website hosting, email marketing, and online store capabilities for content creators to manage their businesses in one place.
ConsumerSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US
Neal Jean(Co-founder, CEO)inDavid Zeng(Founder)inJesse Zhang(Founder)in
Co-investors2am VCAmino CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBehind Genius VenturesJustin “3LAU” BlauMantis Capital+5 more
Software platform for retail store operations management.
Co-investorsCarbide VenturesFIRSTLIGHT CapitalOriental Land Innovations
Mailchimp is an email and SMS marketing platform that helps businesses of all sizes automate customer communications and drive revenue through AI-powered analytics and campaign tools.
E-commerceMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investors24 HaymarketDecisive PointFitz Gate VenturesForma PrimeHello TomorrowMapleblock Capital+8 more
Co-investorsArbor Ventures
Local Local acquires and operates regional small businesses in Japan through third-party business succession, taking over aging or successor-less companies, and runs ventures such as a sake retail hall, a shochu bottling brand, a CBD lemon liqueur, and an entrepreneur-training business plan contest.
ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodMiyazaki, JP
Kotaro Ishibashi(代表取締役CEO)Yuta Emoto(代表取締役COO)
Pie builds platforms that support VAT refunds for merchants and tourists, with coverage across Europe and Asia.
FintechRetail TechTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Sunny Long(Executive Officer, Director)Dominic Sheehy(Director)Michael Walsh(Director)Brian Yeh(Director)
Co-investorsDigital GarageOpen Network LabContext VenturesDreamcraft
Aderra is a consumer research platform that enables brands to plan, conduct, and analyze qualitative research using AI moderation.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsANOBAKAX-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator
Ricerca redefines business systems as AI-native software, making enterprise operations more intuitive and automating routine work.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP
Umeda(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Genesia Ventures
SHINSEKAI Technologies designs relationship infrastructure between brands and consumers, communities and individuals through a platform combining AI agents with community management expertise.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSocialTokyo, JP
TēPs develops and operates a web system for e-commerce businesses.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS茅ヶ崎市, JP
谷上 周史(代表取締役)
A company building infrastructure for Japanese brands to expand globally by automating cross-border trade barriers using AI and connecting inbound visitors to continued purchases after they return home.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesE-commerceRetail TechSaaS千葉市, JP
厳 盛日(CEO and Co-founder)樋口 智丈(Co-founder)王 楠楠(CFO and Co-founder)
Co-investorsNOW Japan
YOLO is an online fashion retailer selling men's and unisex casual apparel such as T-shirts, polo shirts, knitwear, shirts, pants, and outerwear.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Our value operates PREMIER VALUE, a technology platform for the high-value movable goods market such as luxury watches and brand bags, including a bulk-appraisal referral service and a consumer-to-consumer trading app.
E-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Tomoo Aratsu(CEO / 代表取締役)
Co-investorsi-nest capitalNOW Japan
Kauche Farm is a gamified mobile app feature integrated into the Kauche app where users nurture virtual crops through daily watering and quests to earn free product coupons.
ConsumerGamingMarketplacesSocialTokyo, JP
Kempei Monna(Founder)in
Co-investorsDelight VenturesDentsu VenturesGlobal BrainMobile Internet Capital, Inc.Prime PartnersSony Ventures Corporation
Co-investorsKUSABI
"となりの執事さん" is a Japan-wide on-site installation service where the company's professionals visit customers to set up products such as mirror-type dashcams, outdoor security cameras, air conditioners, and smart door locks.
ConsumerMarketplaces
Co-investorsmint VC
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEepurl · isocfoundation.org · Feb 20, 2026
㈱Shippio · leadsontrees.com · Oct 31, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has New Commerce Ventures made?
- New Commerce Ventures has 22 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does New Commerce Ventures invest at?
- New Commerce Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is New Commerce Ventures's typical check size?
- New Commerce Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does New Commerce Ventures focus on?
- New Commerce Ventures focuses on Consumer, E-commerce, Logistics & Supply Chain, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is New Commerce Ventures located?
- New Commerce Ventures is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does New Commerce Ventures co-invest with?
- New Commerce Ventures most often shares deals with Delight Ventures, NOW Japan, Open Network Lab, among 50 tracked co-investors.
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