Fundraising FoxOikaze Ventures
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Also known as Oikaze Ventures合同会社
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Investment thesis
Oikaze Ventures focuses exclusively on pre-seed and seed stage startups, aiming to be the 'first tailwind' for founders. It invests regardless of sector as a company's first investor, accompanying founders from day zero. Beyond capital, it provides hands-on support in the areas most needed in the earliest stages of company building, including early product validation, public relations, recruiting, and fundraising. The firm emphasizes a close, trusted partnership model, functioning almost like an external COO for founders and offering practical advice on business strategy and team building.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
A Keio University graduate who worked at Rakuten and later in PR, HR, and marketing at a SaaS startup. After founding a company in the CBD space, she joined Incubate Fund in 2021, working on sourcing new investments and hands-on post-investment value creation. She founded Oikaze Ventures in 2026 and serves as General Partner, and is also a director of the general incorporated association Tokyo Women in VC.
What they invest in
from 2 of 3 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1Direct to Consumer ×1FoodTech ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:Japan×2
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path孝芳堂 (Kohodo) produces premium ginger syrup concentrate made from Kochi ginger and Setouchi lemon, designed for restaurants and consumers seeking sophisticated non-alcoholic beverage experiences.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechTokyo, JP
Seirou Shiroyaki(CEO)
Co-investorsX-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator
exmore builds AI products and digital transformation services for healthcare institutions in Japan, including an AI chatbot that answers patient inquiries and support for recruitment and back-office tasks.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechTokyo, JP
Anna Negoro(代表取締役 CEO)
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Oikaze Ventures invest at?
- Oikaze Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Oikaze Ventures focus on?
- Oikaze Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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