Scala
Venture capitalTokyo · Seed
Investment thesis
This page presents Scala's corporate philosophy rather than a specific investment thesis. It stresses acting according to social ethics, judging actions by what is right, and fulfilling corporate social responsibility to contribute to society's maintenance and development. The firm targets long-term, steady growth to contribute to the future of Japan and the world over the next 10 to 50 years. Its stated mission is to nurture the future together through trust and co-creation, grounded in integrity and ethics, creating value alongside colleagues, customers, and society. Six core values highlight fusing knowledge and technology, mutual growth with peers, creating value with local communities, customer focus, rapid experimentation, and sincerity.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Scala invest at?
- Scala invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Scala's typical check size?
- Scala typically writes checks of $600K – $978K.
- What sectors does Scala focus on?
- Scala focuses on AgTech.
- Where is Scala located?
- Scala is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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