Samurai Incubate
AcceleratorTokyo · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Also known as 株式会社サムライインキュベート
Investment thesis
Samurai Incubate supports entrepreneurs who take on the challenge of changing the world, operating under a philosophy of acting rather than debating what is possible. The firm invests early in startups across a range of sectors, including AI-driven real estate and construction agents, real-time remote work-support platforms, and next-generation entertainment content studios. It runs regional startup ecosystem programs in Japan (such as the Hokuriku and Kansai Startup Runway initiatives) and maintains an investment focus in Africa, backing founders through funding and hands-on incubation support.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 21 of 64 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7SaaS ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3Digital Health ×3Enterprise Software ×3Medical Devices ×3PropTech ×3Biotech ×2
HQs:Japan×17United States×2Egypt×1Kenya×1
Portfolio companies · 64 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12 dated
Morus Inc. is a Japanese company established in April 2021 and led by CEO Ryo Sato.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechSector AgnosticWellness & Fitness
Kunihiro Shiomi(Co-founder (Professor, Shinshu University))Ryo Sato(CEO)in
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesANRIGlobisHachijuni CapitalMizuho CapitalSMBC Venture Capital+1 more
Samurai Incubate Africa is a Japanese venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across African markets, backing founding teams focused on execution.
Sector Agnostic
Air mobility matching platform and luxury travel booking portal combining transportation, accommodation and experiences
Ultra efficient all-electric passenger aircraft with real range capabilities
Marshall Gusman(Founder)in
Co-investorsAera VCCourse Corrected VC Holding IIFifty YearsSyndicate OnePossible Ventures
DELIPICKS runs an online store selling frozen foods from producers across Japan, letting shoppers filter products by nutrients and ingredients with next-day delivery.
B2B MarketplacesDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechYokohama, JP
Harumi Moroishi(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))Yohei Suga(執行役員 (Executive Officer))
Co-investorsFuture Food FundaSTARTCanal Ventures
Co-investorsDentsu VenturesAozora Corporate Investment
EvolveCredit publishes content focused on lending strategies, loan recovery, and loan collection for lenders.
Fintech
Daniel Osineye(Founder)in
Co-investorsIngressive CapitalMicrotractionFuture AfricaMAGIC Fund
Hexa deploys AI agents that automate repetitive business processes for industrial distributors and manufacturers, handling sales quoting, procurement, invoicing, and customer service by reading documents and acting within existing ERP systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ishaan Makkar(Founder/CEO)inAuri Nayak(Founder)inMann Patira(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorPoint72 Ventures
Text-based communication app enabling voice-free messaging with telephone-like experience
Co-investors15th RockHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.Shizuoka CapitalSumisho Venture Partners
Remote work platform enabling telecommuting for those unable to work remotely
Kemtai is a computer vision platform that uses AI to guide patients through home exercises and provide physical therapists with performance data.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Dr. Mor Amitai(CEO)Dr. Naomi Keren(CPO)Mike Telem(CBO)
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAlley Robotics Ventures
Kenzz is an online retailer selling a wide range of consumer products, including mobile phones and accessories, home appliances, fashion, kitchenware, health and beauty items, furniture, tools, and toys.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesCairo, EG
Ahmad Atef(Founder)
Co-investorsFoundation VenturesOutliers VC
Leta is an AI-driven logistics platform for African businesses that optimizes delivery routes, provides real-time tracking, and integrates payments to reduce transportation costs and climate impact.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNairobi, KE
Nick Joshi(Founder & CEO)inKip Maritim(Head of Product and Engineering)Anthony Ketter(Head of Growth)Diana(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investors4Di CapitalEquatorTofino CapitalWaarde CapitalSpeedinvest
Career platform connecting ambitious candidates with employment opportunities
Tokyo, JP
Shin Hasegawa(Founder)
Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Shizuoka Capital
NEWLOCAL is a real estate development and town-making company that focuses on creating sustainable regional models in Japan's depopulating communities by attracting talent, ideas, and capital to revitalize local areas.
Impact & Social GoodPropTechTokyo, JP
石田 遼(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlobal BrainJR East Start UPJR WEST INNOVATIONS
AI solutions for construction and real estate including generative AI visualization and automated walkthrough video generation
Next-generation entertainment studio creating branded entertainment content and Japanese IP × Roblox games
SANU 2nd Home operates a fractional ownership platform for second homes in Japan, allowing individuals and companies to purchase seasonal usage rights (from 8 nights annually) across a network of 36 properties nationwide.
B2B MarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsGlobal BrainGlobis Capital PartnersGOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSShizuoka CapitalSpiral Innovation Partners
Project management tool with generative AI problem-solving capabilities
Sotas offers software for the chemical industry, including tools that automate chemical regulatory compliance (SDS creation, applicability determination, chemSHERPA support), a materials database of over 30,000 entries for material selection and alternative sourcing, and ChemMart for chemical trading.
Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsSaaS
Co-investorsDelight VenturesGlobis Capital Partners
Next-generation viral short-form video advertising platform.
Co-investorsNOW Japan
Entertainment content studio connecting Japanese brands and IP with next-generation gaming platforms like Roblox.
Co-investorsSpiral Innovation PartnersUNITED
Co-investorsSpiral CapitalSpiral Innovation Partners
SolvifAI is a SaaS platform that uses AI to automate deliverable generation and project management for system development and IT/DX projects.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
Redcliff operates drone light shows in Japan, holding the country's largest fleet of show drones managed domestically.
HardwareMedia & EntertainmentRobotics
Co-investorsDG IncubationDRONE FUND
Micro-influencer and user-generated short-form video marketing support platform
Global investment fund focused on environmental and early-stage companies
Smart city platform using data integration framework to build and replicate urban OS solutions
Medical device automating bacterial testing and AI-driven diagnosis for appropriate antibiotic prescription
Order and production management system for the chemical industry with environmental sustainability focus
Transparent solar panel and thermal control technology using nanoparticles
AI analysis and performance enhancement services for sports
Route optimization service for logistics companies
Murder mystery service platform
Social e-commerce platform enabling group purchasing
AI-powered service responding to user-submitted prompts or photos
Cell manufacturing contract development services supporting regenerative medicine facilities
Second home and vacation property subscription service
Drama streaming service targeting Generation Z with 3-minute episode format
Drone show planning and operation services with the mission to bring wonder to the night sky
Area revitalization and urban development through architecture, real estate planning and management
Carbon-negative modular data center development with DAC equipment and computing resource sales
Co-creation M&A platform for e-commerce brands with growth and digital transformation support
Medical device software for automated electrocardiogram analysis
Electric aircraft development and manufacturing
Microscopy observation equipment and related technology development and sales
Gaudi Clinical develops KiOSK, a compact cell culture device that enables regenerative medicine procedures to be performed at clinical sites rather than centralized facilities.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
Co-investorsJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsShizuoka Capital
Co-investorsBeyond Next Ventures
Co-investorsGenesia Ventures
Mign provides AI agents that automate building design review and compliance checking for architects and developers.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTech
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
NineEdge develops ForceSense, a video analysis and data measurement service that makes sports technology accessible to amateur athletes and coaches through smartphone-based motion analysis.
AI & Machine LearningSports TechTokyo, JP
Kazuya Watanabe(CEO)
Co-investorsANOBAKA
OPTMASS develops transparent solar cells and infrared light-harvesting technology for buildings to generate and distribute electricity on-site.
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsUji, JP
Masanori Sakamoto(Representative Director / CEO)
Co-investorsKyoto University Innovation CapitalUntroD Capital
Oz1.life builds a distributed data-sharing platform for connecting individuals, businesses, and local government, with an identity wallet system and smart city services integration to address social challenges in Japan.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureGovTechJapan, JP
Sally (株式会社Sally) operates "Uzu," a platform connecting players and creators of murder mystery ("madamis") experiential entertainment.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
平石 英太郎(代表取締役CEO)茶屋 愛太郎(CTO)
Co-investorsi-nest capitalOpen Network LabShochiku Ventures
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
Cardio Intelligence develops AI-based electrocardiogram analysis software as medical device programs, including its SmartRobin AI long-term ECG analysis series and SmartPAFin software for detecting signs of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
Yuichi Tamura(代表取締役 (Representative Director / President))Shigemasa Sasaki(取締役CEO (Director & CEO))Mineki Takechi(取締役CDO (Director & CDO))
Co-investorsShizuoka Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHexa · businessnewswales.com · Aug 6, 2026
Hexa · techfundingnews.com · Jun 15, 2026
NEWLOCAL · itbusinesstoday.com · May 21, 2025
Leta · finsmes.com · Mar 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Samurai Incubate made?
- Samurai Incubate has 59 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Samurai Incubate invest at?
- Samurai Incubate invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Samurai Incubate focus on?
- Samurai Incubate focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Construction Tech, Future of Work, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Samurai Incubate located?
- Samurai Incubate is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Does Samurai Incubate lead rounds?
- Samurai Incubate typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Samurai Incubate co-invest with?
- Samurai Incubate most often shares deals with Shizuoka Capital, Spiral Innovation Partners, Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd., among 39 tracked co-investors.
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