Norinchukin Capital
Private equityTokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage
Also known as 農林中金キャピタル株式会社
Investment thesis
Norinchukin Capital operates private equity funds on behalf of The Norinchukin Bank. It provides risk capital across a range of company stages, from startups to growth and mature enterprises, and offers management support to portfolio companies. The firm positions itself as a trusted investor aiming to contribute to the sustainable development of Japanese companies, society, and the economy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 5 portfolio companiesAdTech ×1AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Biotech ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Consumer ×1
HQs:Japan×4Singapore×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFotographer 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-investorsANOBAKAMizuho Capital
User Like, Inc. is a Japanese company operating gift, subscription, and web service businesses, along with product planning and development through collaborations.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceTokyo, JP
Ryota Takei(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))Ken Watanabe(執行役員CFO (Executive Officer & CFO))
Co-investorsANOBAKAJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsAPOLLO CAPITALColopl NextNOW Japan
Digital Securities operates a marketplace for digital securities (security tokens) that enables investors to buy, sell, and manage alternative financial products through blockchain technology.
Crypto & Web3FintechMarketplacesTokyo, JP
松井晴彦(Co-founder (Growship Partners))山本(代表 (Representative))山本浩平(Representative Director CEO)
Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.MarubeniMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSBI Holdings
Faeger generates and sells agriculture-derived carbon credits, working with farmers, local governments, and agricultural cooperatives (JA) to implement decarbonization farming methods and produce traceable credits.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesBiotechCleantechClimate Tech
Co-investorsEnergy & Environment InvestmentJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsSumisho Venture PartnersTokio Marine Holdings
Empowering global trade with seamless, secure payments
Singapore, SG
Rahul Shinghal(Founder)inSaroj Mishra(Founder)
Co-investorsFoundamentalGMO VenturePartnersPeak XV PartnersRTP GlobalSaison CapitalArc180+5 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTazapay · pulse2.com · Mar 29, 2026
Faeger · faeger.company · Jul 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Norinchukin Capital invest at?
- Norinchukin Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Norinchukin Capital's typical check size?
- Norinchukin Capital typically writes checks of $2M – $333.3M.
- What sectors does Norinchukin Capital focus on?
- Norinchukin Capital focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Norinchukin Capital located?
- Norinchukin Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Does Norinchukin Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Norinchukin Capital leads investment rounds.
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