Rakuten Capital
Corporate VCTokyo · Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Also known as 楽天グループ株式会社
Investment thesis
Rakuten Capital operates as the corporate venture investing arm of Rakuten Group, a global internet services company that runs over 70 services spanning e-commerce, mobile, travel, digital content, fintech (credit cards, banking, securities, e-money, cashless payments) and professional sports, unified through the Rakuten Ecosystem. Launched in 2013, it invests globally and provides operational support to its portfolio companies, having backed more than 90 companies across markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 5 of 11 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2Marketplaces ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2Crypto & Web3 ×1EdTech ×1Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:Estonia×1India×1Japan×1Malaysia×1United States×1
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLyft 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 & Transportation
Logan Green(Founder)inJohn Zimmer(Founder)inDavid Risher(CEO)in
San Francisco, US
Evan Sharp(Executive Officer)Mike Yang(Executive Officer)Benjamin Silbermann(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Natalie Fair(Executive Officer)
BoardJeremy Levine(Director)Jeff Jordan(Director)
Baaz Bikes manufactures electric scooters and swappable batteries for gig workers and last-mile delivery services in India.
EnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationDelhi, IN
Anubhav Sharma
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
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)Jaan Tallinn(Director)Andrus Oks(Director)Eamonn Carey(Director)Takahito Aiki(Director)
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
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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Co-investors · 2
Headline is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage consumer internet and mobile companies across global markets.
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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