Tokyo · Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Also known as 楽天グループ株式会社
Investment thesis
Rakuten Capital is the corporate venture investment arm of Rakuten Group, a global internet services company. Launched in 2013, it invests globally and provides operational support to portfolio companies, leveraging the broad Rakuten Ecosystem spanning e-commerce, mobile, travel, digital content, and FinTech services. It has backed more than 90 companies across the world.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 9 of 13 portfolio companiesMobility & Transportation ×4Consumer ×3Fintech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Marketplaces ×2Crypto & Web3 ×1EdTech ×1
HQs:United States×2United Arab Emirates×1Germany×1Estonia×1Indonesia×1India×1
Investments · 13 tracked
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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.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Logan Green(Co-founder & CEO)inJohn Zimmer(Co-founder & President)inDavid Risher(CEO)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAllied Venture PartnersAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen HorowitzBling CapitalCoatue Management+35 more
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(Co-founder & CDO)Ben Silbermann(Co-founder & CEO)inPaul Sciarra(Co-founder)Mike Yang(Executive Officer)Natalie Fair(Executive Officer)Bill Readyin
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesA*Acequia Capital (AceCap)Allied Venture PartnersAmakorAndreessen Horowitz+44 more
Baaz Bikes manufactures electric scooters and swappable batteries for gig workers and last-mile delivery services in India.
EnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationDelhi, IN
Anubhav Sharma
Co-investorsKalaari CapitalAdvantedge FoundersAlteria Capital
Azimo provides cross-border payment infrastructure supporting multi-currency payments to workers and local authorities on local rails under top-tier regulatory frameworks.
Fintech
Co-investorsCraigie CapitalGR CapitalRippleTempoCapFrog CapitalGreycroft Partners+1 more
Careem operates a super app offering ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery (Quik), and related everyday services to consumers.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationDubai, AE
Karl Magnus Olsson(Founder)in
Co-investorsCedar Mundi VenturesCoatue ManagementCOTU VenturesDCM VenturesIris CapitalLumia Capital+3 more
Singapore-based operator of a mobile-first online classifieds and secondhand marketplace across Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Siu Rui Quek(Founder)in
Co-investors500 Startups VietnamAppWorks VenturesEndeavor CatalystGolden Gate VenturesK3 VenturesQuest Ventures+1 more
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 YOSHIDA
Co-investorsASICS Ventures CorporationGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundTokoin
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
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Mandiri Capital IndonesiaOpenspace VenturesPeak XV PartnersSBI Ven CapitalSCB 10X+5 more
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)Jalakas Ott(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardJaan Tallinn(Director)Andrus Oks(Director)inEamonn Carey(Director)inTakahito Aiki(Director)
Co-investorsBallpark VenturesRockaway VenturesTechstarsTera VenturesBlackPineInventure+1 more
Pop Meals is a food delivery service that uses artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automated cooking equipment to produce meals efficiently at affordable prices.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTechKuala Lumpur, MY
Jonathan Weins(Founder/CEO)inChris Edelmann(Founder)inJessica Li(Founder/COO)in
Co-investorsVentech ChinaY CombinatorWhite Star Capital
Simplesurance develops technology that enables businesses to embed insurance products into their offerings.
FintechInsurTechSaaS
Co-investorsAllianz XGerman Startups GroupLA ROCA CapitalRheingau FoundersRoute 66 VenturesTempoCap+1 more
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Co-investorsInnovestor VenturesBEENEXTJAFCO AsiaJanuary Capital
Helps more borrowers qualify for loans with fewer defaults.
Paul Gu(Cofounder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundCorrelation VenturesFirst Round CapitalThird Point VenturesTuesday Capital+1 more
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioPortfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Careem · fwdstart.me · Aug 7, 2026
Pinterest · opportunitiesforyouth.org · Jul 30, 2026
Azimo · saveonsend.com · Jun 27, 2026
GoTo · thediplomat.com · Nov 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Rakuten Capital made?
- Rakuten Capital has 6 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Rakuten Capital invest at?
- Rakuten Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Rakuten Capital focus on?
- Rakuten Capital focuses on Crypto & Web3, E-commerce, Fintech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Sector Agnostic, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Rakuten Capital located?
- Rakuten Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does Rakuten Capital co-invest with?
- Rakuten Capital most often shares deals with Coatue Management, Third Point Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, among 65 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 2
Headline is a global venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage founders, with teams on the ground across multiple continents.
Wayra is Telefónica's venture arm that invests in startups with potential to create impact within Telefónica, helping them scale through commercial collaboration.
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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