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Rakuten Capital

Corporate VCoperating company · company profile

Tokyo · Seed–Late Stage · 21 people tracked

Also known as Rakuten · Rakuten Ventures · 楽天グループ株式会社

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Investment thesis

Rakuten Capital invests globally in transformative products and technologies, with focus areas spanning commerce, communications, marketing, financial services, mobility, and healthcare. It runs multiple strategies, including Rakuten Ventures (IT, early to growth stage), a FinTech Fund targeting payments, lending, asset management, insurance and blockchain, a Global EC Fund for e-commerce, Mobility Investments for ridesharing and mobility platforms, and Strategic Investments for companies with synergies to Rakuten's ecosystem. Portfolio companies gain access to Rakuten's 70-plus services, global businesses across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and extensive consumer and industry data to support their growth.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Tokyo, JP
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2013
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
77
Unicorns
5
IPOs
4
Acquisitions
5

Team · 21 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Nicole Jang· Senior Partner, International Investmentin

Senior Partner who joined in 2018, investing across SaaS, e-commerce and electric mobility. She mentors female VCs, founders and underrepresented groups. Previously worked at EY-Parthenon, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Bank of America. Holds a Global Business degree from USC.

Michael Piechalak· Partner, International Investment

Partner based in the U.S. leading investments in North America and Europe. Joined Rakuten in 2014 and has completed over 15 deals. Previously spent over a decade in private equity and investment banking at firms including H.I.G. Capital and Lehman Brothers. Holds an MBA from Duke University.

Shoichiro Suzuki· Senior Partner, Japan Investmentin

Senior Partner and head of Rakuten Capital's Japan investment, driving investments in Japanese startups. A founding member since 2016, he led e-commerce global investments from Singapore for eight years. Holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BA from the University of Tokyo.

Saemin Ahn· Managing Partner, International Investmentin𝕏

Founding and Managing Partner of Rakuten Ventures (2013), now leading Rakuten Capital's international investment across verticals including machine learning/AI, new energy, robotics and aerospace. Also an Executive Officer of Rakuten Group.

Kazuaki Ichihashi· Senior Investment Manager, Japan Investment

Senior Investment Manager focused on strategic investments and planning. Previously worked at NTT DOCOMO (including NTT DOCOMO Ventures), Aozora Corporate Investment and Ignition Point Venture Partners. Holds a Master's from Hokkaido University.

Kendrick Loh· Principal, International Investmentin

Principal bringing operational, investment and entrepreneurial experience. Previously on the leadership team at B2B SaaS startup Stemly and a founding member and investor at deep-tech fund elev8.vc.

Alec Fujii· Associate, International Investmentin

Associate providing analytical and business support to portfolio companies and handling sourcing and due diligence for new opportunities. Earned a BA from Brown University in Applied Mathematics-Economics and Engineering.

Hajime Sako· Investment Manager, Japan Investment

Investment Manager who joined in 2016, handling due diligence for new opportunities in e-commerce, healthcare and sustainability, and supporting portfolio companies. Previously worked as an EC consultant. Holds a BA from Waseda University.

Manami Suzuki· Community Manager, Japan Investment

Community Manager responsible for building and maintaining relationships across the ecosystem. Previously worked at an M&A advisory firm. Holds a Bachelor of Music from Tokyo College of Music.

Mark Heeney· Senior Associate, International Investment

Senior Associate responsible for sourcing and due diligence and supporting portfolio companies. Previously worked in management consulting and venture capital at firms including Inovia Capital and BCG. Holds an HBA from the Ivey School of Business at Western University.

Regina Ho· Senior Associate, International Investmentin

Senior Associate and 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree in Finance and Venture Capital, working across the full investment cycle. Previously based in Singapore, now in the San Francisco Bay Area. Holds a business administration degree from the National University of Singapore.

Ryuji Otaki· Operating Partner

Operating Partner who joined in 2025, leading overall investment operations and business execution. Previously worked in corporate finance at MUFG and Citi and in fund establishment and investment management at SoftBank Group (SoftBank Latin America Fund and Vision Fund II). Holds a BA from Keio University.

Seiichiro Sonoda· President of Rakuten Capital

President of Rakuten Capital and Group Senior Managing Executive Officer of Rakuten Group, overseeing investments, corporate strategy and financial business supervision. Joined Rakuten in 2010 and held executive roles including CFO of Ebates and Rakuten Card USA. Holds an MBA from International University of Japan and an LL.B. from Waseda University.

Susumu Ishikura· Head of Investment Management

Head of Investment Management overseeing Rakuten Capital's investments in Luxembourg. Previously worked at US and European financial institutions in money market trading, FX hedging and fixed income portfolio management. Holds an MBA from Aoyama Gakuin University.

Taichi Tsuchiya· Investment Analyst, Japan Investment

Investment Analyst who joined in 2026, responsible for industry and company research, due diligence, investment execution and portfolio support. Previously worked in Rakuten Mobile's Enterprise Business Division. Holds a Bachelor of Laws from Sophia University.

Taiga Sekine· Associate, Japan Investment

Associate who joined Rakuten Capital in January 2025 after working with Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Payment. Engaged in sourcing, corporate research and due diligence. Holds a BA in Economics from Meiji Gakuin University.

Takeshi Munemasa· Senior Investment Manager, Japan Investmentin

Senior Investment Manager responsible for domestic and international startup investments and creating synergies with Rakuten's ecosystem. Previously worked at The Norinchukin Bank and was a founding member of a CVC fund. Holds a BA in Finance from Hitotsubashi University.

Tomoyuki Watanabe· Finance Manager

Finance Manager who joined in 2023, responsible for finance and accounting. Previously worked at major Japanese financial institutions on overseas subsidiary management and M&A, including a US secondment as FP&A lead. Holds a BA in Economics from Hitotsubashi University.

Yuji Takeuchi· Operating Manager

Operating Manager who joined in 2017, responsible for middle and back-office operations. Previously worked in finance, hotel acquisition and property development and in special situation investment and commercial mortgage lending. Holds an LL.M. from the University of London and a CPA from Washington State.

Makihiko Kuwanoin
Oskar Miel

What they invest in

from 57 of 77 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×20Fintech ×17Enterprise Software ×16Consumer ×15SaaS ×14E-commerce ×7Marketplaces ×7Retail Tech ×7

HQs:Japan×23United States×15United Kingdom×4Singapore×4Malaysia×3United Arab Emirates×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 32 portfolio companies
44%
solo founders
14 of 32 mapped founding teams
43%
repeat founders
of 23 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×142 founders×73 founders×44+ founders×7

Where their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with education data

National University of Singapore ×3Aoyama Gakuin University ×2Boston College ×2Ngee Ann Polytechnic ×2Stanford University ×2Yale University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×5Business & Management ×4Engineering ×4Economics ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 23 founders with career history

McKinsey & Company ×3Goldman Sachs ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×2

2 hold an MBA (of 23 with degree data)

Investments · 77 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12023 · 12022 · 42021 · 22020 · 22019 · 52018 · 22017 · 42016 · 12015 · 22014 · 22013 · 127 dated

Lyftlyft.comin𝕏NASDAQ: LYFTJun 2018

Lyft is an on-demand ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers for various ride types, including standard rides, premium options, and other transportation services.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US

Logan Green(Founder)inJohn Zimmer(Founder)inDavid Risher(Chief Executive Officer)inErin Brewer(Chief Financial Officer)Lindsay Llewellyn(Chief Legal and Business Officer and Corporate Secretary)Marcus Cohn(Founder)

Co-investorsAglae VenturesAidenlair CapitalAliya Capital PartnersAllied Venture PartnersAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen Horowitz+55 more

Pinterestpinterest.cominNYSE: PINS

Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform where users save and browse images organised into boards, used heavily for shopping, recipes and design.

San Francisco, US

Evan Sharp(Founder)Ben Silbermann(Founder)inPaul Sciarra(Founder)Mike Yang(Executive Officer)Natalie Fair(Executive Officer)inBill Ready(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investors3Spoke CapitalA.Capital VenturesA*Acequia Capital (AceCap)Allied Venture PartnersAmakor+64 more

Upstartupstart.comNASDAQ: UPST

Upstart is an AI lending marketplace that partners with banks and credit unions to underwrite personal, auto and small-dollar loans on more than traditional credit scores; it went public on the Nasdaq in December 2020.

Palo Alto, US

Paul Gu(Founder)Dave Girouard(Founder)inAlison Nicoll(Executive Officer)inRyan Randall(Executive Officer)Sanjay Datta(CFO of Administrator, Upstart Network, Inc.)inAnna Counselman(Founder)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBallistic VenturesBasecamp FundCollaborative FundCorrelation VenturesEudemian Ventures+12 more

Baaz Bikesbaaz.bikein𝕏Nov 2023 · $8M✓ verified

Baaz Bikes manufactures electric scooters and swappable batteries for gig workers and last-mile delivery services in India.

EnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationDelhi, IN

Anubhav Sharmain

Co-investorsKalaari CapitalAdvantedge FoundersAlteria CapitalTrifecta Capital Advisors

Airaloairalo.comOct 2021

World's first eSIM store providing digital SIM cards to eliminate high roaming charges.

ConsumerRetail TechSingapore, SG

Ahmet Bahadır Özdemir(Founder)inAbraham Burak(Founder)inDuran Akcaylier(Founder)

Co-investorsAntlerAntler AustraliaCVC Asia Pacific (Japan) Kabushiki KaishaEndeavor CatalystKPN VenturesLG Technology Ventures+7 more

Airmapairmap.comFeb 2017Acquired

AirMap builds airspace information and traffic management software for low-altitude drone operations; acquired by DroneUp in 2021.

Santa Monica, US

Gregory McNeal(Founder)Ben Marcus(Founder)in

BoardBilal Zuberi(Director)in

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalComet LabsLux CapitalOne Planet GroupR/GA VenturesSony Ventures Corporation+6 more

Airweaveairweave.aiin𝕏

Airweave is a context retrieval layer that connects AI agents and RAG systems to apps, tools, and databases, enabling them to retrieve accurate, real-time information through a unified search interface.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Lennert Jansen(CEO)inRauf Akdemir(CTO)in

Co-investorsOrange CollectiveY CombinatorFCVCLux CapitalEight CapitalFundersClub+9 more

Algorithmiaalgorithmia.cominApr 2019Acquired

Algorithmia offers an enterprise AI platform for developing, deploying, and governing machine learning models and AI applications, with tooling tailored to roles across data science, engineering, DevOps, and IT teams.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSeattle, US

Kenneth F. Daniel(Executive Officer, Director)Diego M. Oppenheimer(Executive Officer, Director)inDiego Oppenheimer(Founder)Kenny Daniel(Founder)

BoardTimothy Porter(Director)inAnna Patterson(Director)in

Co-investorsGradient VenturesIn-Q-TelMadrona Venture GroupOUP (Osage University Partners)Deep Fork CapitalNorwest Venture Partners+1 more

AWLawl.co.jp

AWL develops edge AI solutions that turn physical spaces into data, running inference on on-site devices for applications across retail, manufacturing, logistics, and public infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTRetail TechTokyo, JP

北出 宗治(Founder, Representative Director & CEO)澤田 靖仁(Senior Executive Officer, CFO)土田 美那(Senior Executive Officer, CHRO)

Board土田 安紘(Director & CTO)

Co-investorsDG IncubationS VenturesTOHOKU University Venture Partners

Azimoazimo.com

Azimo provides cross-border payment infrastructure supporting multi-currency payments to workers and local authorities on local rails under top-tier regulatory frameworks.

Fintech

Marek Wawro(Founder)Marta Krupinska(Founder)Michael Kent(Founder)Ricky Knox(Founder)

Co-investorsCraigie CapitalFrog CapitalGR CapitalGreycroftQuona CapitalRipple+2 more

Bejewelbyamondz.jp

Operates jewelry vertical commerce amondz.

Co-investorsDunamu & Partners

CafeXcafex.comJan 2017 · $18M

CafeX develops an AI-powered platform for enterprise process optimization and application development that integrates data sources, enables real-time collaboration, and accelerates deployment for corporate developers.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCTransition Level InvestmentsIlluminate VenturesIntel Capital

CafeX CommunicationsinJan 2017 · $18M

New York, US

Tom O'Flaherty(Executive Officer)Rami Musallam(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardCindy Padnos(Director)inCliff Higgerson(Director)Robert Mylod(Director)Kenneth Tuchman(Director)

Co-investorsIlluminate Ventures

Careemcareem.comin𝕏Acquired

Careem operates an "everything app" for the greater Middle East, offering ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and payments to consumers across the region.

ConsumerFintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationDubai, AE

Karl Magnus Olsson(Founder)inAbdulla Elyas(Founder)Abdullah Elyas(Founder)Magnus Olsson(Founder)Mudassir Sheikha(Founder)

Co-investorsArzan VCBling CapitalCedar Mundi VenturesCoatue ManagementCOTU VenturesDCM Ventures+9 more

Cariuma (exit Azzas 2154)cariuma.comDefunct

Cariuma is an eco-friendly footwear brand known for skate shoes that has stopped accepting new orders on its website.

Co-investors4M HoldingACTAI VenturesK3 VenturesK3V VenturesLanx CapitalSangha Capital

Carousellcarousell.comNov 2013

Singapore-based operator of a mobile-first online classifieds and secondhand marketplace across Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

E-commerceFintechMarketplaces

Siu Rui Quek(Founder)inCheng NgooLucas Ngoo(Founder)inMarcus Tan Yi WeiMarcus Tan(Founder)inRakesh Malani

Co-investors500 Global500 Startups VietnamAppWorks VenturesEndeavor CatalystGolden Gate VenturesK3 Ventures+9 more

Currency Cloudcurrencycloud.cominacquired by Visa

Currencycloud provides a global cross-border payment platform for businesses to collect, convert, and manage multi-currency transactions across 180+ countries.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB

Nigel Verdon(Founder)Rich Arundel(Founder)Richard Arundel(Founder)Stephen Lemon(Founder)

Co-investorsAccompliceAnthemis VentureForgePoint CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Notion CapitalSapphire Ventures+6 more

Cyndxcyndx.comin

Cyndx built an AI-driven intelligence platform for private company data, deal sourcing, and research aimed at financial and investment users.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechNew York, US

Jim McVeigh(Founder & CEO)

Dacadoodacadoo.comin𝕏Dec 2019

dacadoo provides a digital health platform that scores individual health status and guides lifestyle choices, serving enterprises, insurers, and corporate wellness providers across 40 countries.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechInsurTechSaaSSwiss, CH

Peter Ohnemus(Founder)in

Co-investorsTempoCapSamsung Venture Investment Corporation

Dahmakandahmakan.cominFeb 2020 · $18M

A food delivery platform that uses artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automated cooking equipment to offer affordable meals with culinary innovation.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain

Chris Edelmann(Founder)inChristian Edelmann(Founder)Jessica Li(Founder)inJonathan Weins(Founder)in

Co-investorsECONA AGAsia Venture GroupEast VenturesJAFCO AsiaKorea Investment PartnersPartech Ventures+3 more

Daito Co., Ltd.daitotools.com𝕏

Japanese e-commerce operator selling specialized tools to consumers and businesses via a manufacturer and wholesaler network.

Co-investorsGlobis Capital Partners

Data-Xdata-x.co.jp

Tokyo, JP

Yasuhiro Abe(Representative Director & CEO)

Co-investorsDnx Ventures

Digital Entertainment Assetdea.sg𝕏

DEA is a blockchain-based company that develops Web3 and gamification solutions for social issue resolution and digital asset management.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareGamingImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesTokyo, JP

Naohito YOSHIDAin

Co-investorsASICS Ventures CorporationGlobal BrainIgnition Point Venture PartnersKDDI Open Innovation FundTokoin

Elumildelumild.com

Elumild (イルミルド) presents itself as a company focused on drawing out the individual strengths of the people it works with and spreading a positive cycle of growth.

Sector Agnostic

enstemen-stem.co.jp

enstem develops industry-specific services for non-desk workers that use smartwatches and vital-sensing devices to monitor health and safety.

Digital HealthHealthtechIoTSaaSTokyo, JP

Kanta Yamamoto(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))山本 寛大(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Co-investorsDG IncubationInclusion Japan

Everledgereverledger.ioin𝕏Mar 2018

Everledger builds blockchain-backed technology for supply chain transparency, enabling producers, manufacturers, and retailers to record and verify the origin, ownership, and sustainability of their products.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechGamingInsurTechSaaSLondon, GB

Leanne Kemp(CEO)in

Co-investorsBlockchain CoinvestorsDigital Currency GroupTechstarsBloomberg BetaFenbushi CapitalFidelity Investments+5 more

Feverfeverup.comin𝕏Aug 2019

Fever operates an online platform for discovering and booking live entertainment and cultural experiences, including concerts, festivals, immersive shows, and tourism attractions.

ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US

Josep Gomez Torres(Executive Officer, Director)Ignacio Bachiller Ströhlein(Founder)inAlexandre Perez(Founder)Alexandre Pérez Casares(Founder)Francisco Hein(Founder)Ignacio Bachiller(Founder)

Co-investorsAccelConvivialité VenturesG SquaredGaldana VenturesNimble PartnersPoint72 Ventures+10 more

FOLIOfolio-sec.com𝕏

FOLIO is an AI-powered robo-advisor that automatically manages investment portfolios by predicting market trends and dynamically adjusting asset allocation monthly.

AI & Machine LearningFintech

Co-investorsCoreline VenturesDentsu VenturesDnx VenturesPrime Partners

Glovo (exited)glovoapp.com

Glovo is an on-demand delivery app that lets users order food from restaurants as well as groceries and goods from supermarkets, shops, pharmacies, and florists in their city.

FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesBarcelona, ES

Oscar Pierre(Founder)Sacha Michaud(Founder)

Co-investorsBlue LionBlue Lion GlobalBonsai Partners SGEIC, SACriteria Venture TechDirlangoEntrée Capital+10 more

GoTogotocompany.com

GoTo is an Indonesian technology group operating on-demand services (via Gojek), financial technology, and logistics across Indonesia and Singapore.

FintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationJakarta, ID

Hans Patuwo(CEO)Kevin Aluwi(Founder)Michaelangelo Moran(Founder)Nadiem Makarim(Founder)William Tanuwijaya(Founder)

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Insignia Ventures PartnersMandiri Capital IndonesiaOpenspace VenturesPeak XV PartnersSBI Ven Capital+9 more

Honest Bankhonestbank.com

Singapore-headquartered fintech building credit card and consumer credit products for Southeast Asian markets, starting in Indonesia.

Peter Panas(Founder)inWill Ongkowidjaja(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesDigital HorizonDigital Horizon VCSouth QuadVillage GlobalInsignia Ventures Partners+1 more

InsightXinsightx.techFeb 2026

InsightX develops an AI-powered personalization platform for retailers that uses shelf-based recommendation technology to customize the customer experience across all shopping touchpoints.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechTokyo, JP

中沢 弘樹佐竹 佑基

Co-investorsDnx VenturesFFG Venture Business PartnersGenesia Ventures

jeplanjeplan.co.jp𝕏

JEPLAN is a Japanese group focused on recycling and circular economy, working with domestic and international partners under the mission of "circulating all things." It aims to advance a circular economy through recycling technologies and operations across its business sites and factories.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsTokyo, JP

髙尾 正樹(代表取締役 執行役員社長 (President & CEO))

Co-investorsGOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSOSAKA University Venture CapitalShizuoka CapitalUntroD CapitalJAFCO GroupUniversal Materials Incubator

Ladorianladorian.cominNov 2020

Ladorian provides an AI-powered retail media platform for physical stores that creates audience segments from sales data and enables intelligent, personalized advertising campaigns across in-store devices to drive sales and generate advertising revenue for retailers.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningRetail Tech

Co-investorsExtension FundEndeavor CatalystVertical Partners

lealleal.coinJan 2022

Leal 360 is a retail-focused customer platform for LATAM that combines a CDP, campaign automation, loyalty programs, and NPS with an AI decision engine, connecting to a business's POS to turn purchase data into personalized marketing and loyalty actions.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail Tech

Camilo Martínez(Founder)Florence Frech(Founder)

Co-investorsAspira CapitalAxon Partners GroupCapria VenturesFuel Venture CapitalINCA VENTURESLEAP Global Partners+8 more

Lingvistlingvist.comin𝕏Oct 2015

Lingvist develops AI-powered language learning software that uses big data and machine learning to adapt course content in real time for individual learners.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechTallinn, EE

Mait Müntel(Co-founder)inJalakas Ott(Executive Officer, Promoter)

BoardJaan Tallinn(Director)Andrus Oks(Director)inEamonn Carey(Director)inTakahito Aiki(Director)

Co-investorsBallpark VenturesInventureRockaway VenturesTechstarsTera VenturesBlackPine+2 more

Manpuku Holdingsmanpuku-hd.jp

Manpuku Holdings is a Japanese holding company that acquires and operates restaurant and food-service businesses, taking over and turning around companies across chains such as sushi and other dining brands.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerFoodTechTokyo, JP

佐々木浩Tomoharu Kato(President & CEO (代表取締役社長))

Co-investorsChishima Real Estate — Startup InvestmentDG IncubationIwagin Mirai InvestmentRegional Revitalization SolutionAozora Corporate InvestmentHigin Capital+3 more

OneSignalonesignal.comin𝕏Series A · May 2015

OneSignal provides customer engagement and messaging infrastructure that enables businesses to send personalized, omnichannel communications to their customers at scale.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

George Deglin(CEO)inLong Vo(Founder)inMatt Daley(Vice President of Engineering)Ryan Amos(Principal Software Engineer)inZack Hendlin(Head of Product)Josh Wetzel(CRO)

Co-investorsCoelius CapitalHemisphere Ventures LLCHubSpot VenturesNewView CapitalNimble PartnersSignalFire+10 more

POCKETALKpocketalk.jp𝕏

A company offering AI-powered translation devices and software for businesses serving customers or employees who speak different languages.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Co-investorsAG Capital Co. Ltd.DIMENSIONMiyako Capital

Pop Mealspopmeals.com.myinSeries B

Pop Meals is a digital food and beverage company that uses AI, data, and automated smart kitchens to prepare and deliver affordable meals to consumers.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceFoodTechMalaysia, MY

Jonathan Weins(CEO)inChris Edelmann(Founder)inJessica Li(COO)inFabian WetekampCristiana Neves(Talent manager)Haidah Nabilah(Talent Acquisition Executive)

Co-investorsPartech VenturesPioneerVentech ChinaWhite Star CapitalY CombinatorAtami Capital+7 more

PremFinapremfina.cominOct 2017 · $36M

PremFina is a UK-based FCA-regulated FinTech providing premium finance, which lets policyholders spread the cost of insurance premiums into monthly Direct Debit installments.

FintechInsurTechUK, GB

Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalEmery CapitalDraper EspritHSBCRubicon Venture CapitalTalis Capital+2 more

Proofproof.comin𝕏Aug 2022 · $6M

Proof provides online notarization and identity verification tools to establish trust for agreements and records executed remotely.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechLegalTechMarketplacesSaaS

Pat Kinsel(Founder)inLeandra Fishman(Chief Revenue Officer)inEric Fleischman(Chief Technology Officer)inRenee Hunter(Chief Legal Officer)inDarren Louie(Head of Product)inIan Macallisterin

Co-investorsCamber CreekCanapi VenturesCapitalGCurql Collective, LLCEthos VCJovono+13 more

Proof of Impactproof.ioin

Proof provides sustainability, compliance, and impact management solutions for organizations navigating business-critical challenges around capital access, regulatory exposure, and value creation.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Co-investorsBlockchain Founders CapitalBuilders FundCV VCOxonian VenturesWorking Capital Fund

Reddoorzreddoorz.comin

Reddoorz operates a budget accommodation booking platform across Southeast Asia, listing partner properties that meet a set standard of amenities such as Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms and daily water.

PropTech

Amit Saberwal(Founder)inAsheesh SaxenainJensen TaninRishabh SinghiinKunwar Asheesh Saxena(Founder)

Co-investors500 GlobalJungle VenturesNext Billion Capital PartnersQiming Venture Partners

Science Artsscience-arts.com

Science Arts provides a communication service for frontline workers, enabling instant information exchange through voice, text, video, location data, and generative-AI-based on-site support across languages and countries.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSOsaka, JP

Secai Marchesecai-marche.co.jp

SECAI MARCHE operates a marketplace infrastructure in Southeast Asia connecting producers and chefs through an e-commerce platform serving the regional food supply chain.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTechTokyo, MY

Shusaku Hayakawa(Founder)in

Co-investorsGlobal BrainNTT DOCOMO VenturesSpiral VenturesMOL PLUS

ShopBackshopback.sgApr 2019

ShopBack offers a cashback platform where online shoppers earn real money back on purchases made through partner retailers.

ConsumerE-commerceFintechSingapore, SG

Co-investorsK3 VenturesK3V VenturesNUS Enterprise GRIPQualgroAppWorksAsia Partners+5 more

ShopBackshopback.com.twinApr 2019

Largest rewards and discovery platform in Asia-Pacific, powering over US$4 billion in annual sales across 12 countries.

Co-investorsAppWorks VenturesEast VenturesQualgroQuest VenturesVenturraAppWorks+4 more

Simplesurancesimplesurance.comin

Simplesurance is an embedded insurance technology provider that delivers insurance products through B2B and B2C solutions across industries including banking, automotive, e-commerce, travel, and cybersecurity.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSBerlin, DE

Robin von Hein(Managing Director, Founder)inJoachim von Bonin(Managing Director Finance, Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAllianz XConny & Co.German Startups GroupLA ROCA CapitalRheingau FoundersRoute 66 Ventures+2 more

SYLA Technologiessyla-tech.jp

Syla Holdings is a holding company overseeing group companies engaged in real estate development, construction, real estate tech, and renewable energy, with the stated aim of making real estate investment more accessible.

EnergyFintechPropTech

Tastertaster.cominApr 2021

Taster creates and operates restaurant brands in partnership with creators, chefs, and other partners, providing sourcing, technology, operational infrastructure, distribution channels, and marketing expertise to launch food brands.

ConsumerCreator EconomyFoodTechLondon, GB

Anton Soulier(Founder)in

Co-investorsBattery VenturesHeartcore CapitalLocalGlobeOctopus VenturesFounders Future

tentialtential.jpin𝕏

TENTIAL designs recovery and conditioning wear and sleep-related products, including its BAKUNE recovery apparel and bedding, recovery sandals, functional innerwear, workwear, and golf wear.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Yutaro Nakanishi(Founder)in

Co-investorsmint VCTBS Innovation Partners

TeraWatt Technology Incterawatt-technology.comin

TeraWatt Technology develops and mass-produces next-generation lithium-ion batteries designed to be lighter, smaller, more powerful, and safer, operating manufacturing facilities in Japan.

CleantechEnergyHardwareShizuoka, JP

Co-investorsCoral CapitalDAIKIN INDUSTRIESDRONE FUNDIDATEN VenturesJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsScrum Ventures+4 more

Toranotectoranotec.com

TORANOTEC is a Japanese company that uses technology and its asset management subsidiaries to make investing more accessible, promoting a shift "from consumption to investment." It aims to help everyone build assets for the future.

Fintech

Co-investorsAG Capital Co. Ltd.

Twidtwid.fiAug 2022 · $12M

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Co-investorsInnovestor VenturesBEENEXTJAFCO AsiaJanuary CapitalSurge

Twidtwidpay.com

TWID provides enterprises with an incentives and rewards platform that connects issuers, merchants, brands, and fintechs to influence customer purchasing behavior.

AI & Machine LearningFintechMarketing Tech

Ubieubiehealth.comDec 2022

Ubie provides a free AI-powered symptom checker that generates a personalized report on possible causes of a user's symptoms and guidance on when to see a doctor, based on a short questionnaire developed with doctors.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Kota Kubo(Founder)in

Co-investorsAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Egg ForwardJapan FinanceNorinchukin Capital

Ubie株式会社ubie.life𝕏

Kota Kubo(Founder)Yoshinori Abe(Founder)

Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.K4 VenturesD4V (Design for Ventures)

UNCOVER TRUTHuserdive.com𝕏

UNCOVER TRUTH provides UI/UX improvement, user behavior analysis, and reporting services to help companies run data-driven marketing and growth.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Keizo Ishikawa(Representative Director (CEO))Yoichi Obata(COO)Taku Ogawa(CAO)

Co-investorsAccord Ventures

Veramoreveramore.co.kr

Veramore is a Korean beauty/cosmetics e-commerce brand that sells makeup products, including limited edition shades, directly to consumers online with a membership program offering discounts and coupons.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AimedBlack FishEstmobGenesis HealthcarePocketmathRobinTapfun株式会社

Exits · 9

4 IPOs · 5 acquisitions · showing 4

LyftNASDAQ: LYFTPinterestNYSE: PINSUpstartNASDAQ: UPSTCurrency Cloudacq. by Visa

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Rakuten Capital made?
Rakuten Capital has 77 tracked investments, 9 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Rakuten Capital invest at?
Rakuten Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Rakuten Capital focus on?
Rakuten Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, E-commerce, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech, Travel & Hospitality.
Where is Rakuten Capital located?
Rakuten Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
Does Rakuten Capital lead rounds?
Rakuten Capital has led 15 of the 33 rounds where its role is on record.
Who does Rakuten Capital co-invest with?
Rakuten Capital most often shares deals with DG Incubation, Global Brain, TempoCap, among 209 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 2

Headline

Headline is a global venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage founders, with teams on the ground across multiple continents.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $50M
Wayra UK

Wayra is Telefónica's Corporate Venture Capital arm, investing in startups and helping them scale by collaborating with Telefónica's business units through a venture-client model.

Firms observed investing alongside Rakuten Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Rakuten Capital's recorded portfolio.

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