Fundraising FoxSEA
Impact investorTokyo · Seed–Series A
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Investment thesis
Social Entrepreneurs Association (SEA) is a Tokyo-based venture capital organization that backs seed-stage startups in Japan tackling social problems through business. Alongside funding from its social venture funds, it provides mentoring by experienced entrepreneurs and a community for social founders.
What they invest in
from 4 of 5 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Deep Tech ×2Biotech ×1E-commerce ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1Marketplaces ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:United States×2France×1Mexico×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 42021 · 15 dated
AMI Labs develops advanced AI systems that understand the real world through world models and action-conditioned architectures, enabling intelligent agents with persistent memory, reasoning, and safety controls for industrial automation, robotics, and healthcare applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsParis, FR
Yann LeCun(Founder)Alex LeBrun(Founder)inLaurent Solly(Founder)inMichael Rabbat(Founder)inPascale Fung(Founder)inSaining Xie(Founder)in
Co-investors20VCAglae VenturesAlpha Intelligence CapitalAlpha Square GroupAvenir Growth CapitalBerliner Volksbank Ventures+51 more
Kavak is an e-commerce platform and marketplace that buys, finances, and sells certified pre-owned cars through digital and physical channels across Latin America and Turkey.
E-commerceFintechMarketplacesMexico City, MX
Carlos Garcia Ottati(Founder)inRoger Laughlin C(Founder)inCarlos García Ottati(Founder)Loreanne García(Founder)Loreanne García Ottati(Founder)Roger Laughlin(Founder)
Co-investorsA*Andreessen HorowitzBond Capital ManagementBridge LatamFounders FundGeneral Catalyst+15 more
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ReCode develops mRNA and gene correction therapeutics for genetic diseases, using proprietary lipid nanoparticle technology to deliver treatments to specific organs.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesMenlo Park, US
Dr. Daniel J. SiegwartArthur E Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAju IB InvestmentEcoR1 CapitalEvolution VC PartnersMPM BioImpactOrbiMedOUP (Osage University Partners)+6 more
World Labs builds foundational world models that perceive, generate, reason and interact with the 3D world using spatial intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSan Francisco, US
Fei-Fei Li(Founder)inJustin Johnson(Founder)inChristoph Lassner(Founder)inBen Mildenhall(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlpha Square GroupAndreessen HorowitzCisco InvestmentsFoundersXFoundersX VenturesGreycroft+16 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CareLink
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesWorld Labs · thesaasnews.com · Jun 5, 2026
AMI Labs · techcrunch.com · Mar 10, 2026
Kavak · news-room.kavak.com · Feb 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SEA made?
- SEA has 5 tracked investments, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does SEA invest at?
- SEA invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does SEA focus on?
- SEA focuses on Impact & Social Good.
- Where is SEA located?
- SEA is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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