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
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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 24 of 67 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8SaaS ×6B2B Marketplaces ×4FoodTech ×4Digital Health ×3Enterprise Software ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Medical Devices ×3
HQs:Japan×17United States×3Egypt×1Ghana×1Kenya×1Nigeria×1
Portfolio companies · 67 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2025 · 22024 · 12023 · 12022 · 22020 · 17 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
Complete Farmer operates a data-driven platform connecting farmers, buyers, and input vendors across African agriculture, with products for farm management (CF Grower), produce sourcing (CF Buyer), and an input marketplace (CF Storefront).
AgTechB2B MarketplacesFoodTechSan Francisco, GH
Desmond Koney(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardAshwin Ravichandran(Director)Francis Owusu(Director)
Co-investorsAlitheia CapitalCeniarthGoodwell InvestmentsIngressive CapitalNewtown PartnersSahel Capital+3 more
Ultra efficient all-electric passenger aircraft with real range capabilities
Marshall Gusman(Co-founder & CTO)inChristopher Chahine, PhD(Co-founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAera VCCourse Corrected VC Holding IIFifty YearsSyndicate OnePossible Ventures
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 CombinatorHTCPoint72 Ventures
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)in
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)inAnthony Ketter(Head of Growth)inDiana(Chief Financial Officer)Timothy Abwoga(Director)
BoardDeepali Nangia(Director)in
Co-investors4Di CapitalEquatorTofino CapitalWaarde CapitalSpeedinvest
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
OnePort 365 is a digital freight forwarding and logistics platform that connects businesses, suppliers, and carriers on a single digital ecosystem.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaSOgun State, NG
Co-investorsDFS LabFlexportSaviu VenturesConsonance Investment ManagersSBI Investment
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
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
The Food Lab offers a platform that centralizes restaurant company data to support data-driven decision-making, with tools for culinary innovation recommendations, marketing insights, CRM, and real-time reporting.
Data & InfrastructureFoodTechSaaS
Co-investors4DX VenturesNuwa CapitalShorooq Partners
Next-generation viral short-form video advertising platform.
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalNOW Japan
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 produces large-scale drone shows that combine advanced technology with creative expression to create immersive entertainment experiences, serving event producers, brands, and entertainment companies in Japan and internationally.
Creator EconomyHardwareMedia & EntertainmentRoboticsTokyo, JP
Komei Sasaki(Representative Director / CEO)
Co-investorsDG IncubationDRONE FUND
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 VenturesXTech Ventures
Gaudi Clinical is a Japanese company in the clinical and cellular field.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
飛田 護邦(Representative Director & CEO)
Co-investorsJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsShizuoka Capital
mign builds vertical agentic AI products for the real estate and construction industry, using generative AI to automate tasks such as building code compliance review, architectural rendering, and site zoning/legal checks.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeep TechPropTechTokyo, JP
Masahiro Taima(Founder | CEO | Ph.D.)
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)in
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 develops software solutions focused on implementing smart cities in Japan that prioritize human welfare over business interests.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureGovTechImpact & Social GoodJapan, JP
江川 将偉(代表取締役社長 (Representative Director & President))
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
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
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latest coverage across their companies
Aera VC · winssolutions.org · Sep 5, 2026
Hexa · businessnewswales.com · Aug 6, 2026
Hexa · techfundingnews.com · Jun 15, 2026
The Food Lab · lifetips.alibaba.com · Jan 16, 2026
Complete Farmer · arabfounders.net · Jul 6, 2025
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 67 tracked investments, including 3 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 42 tracked co-investors.
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