SEA
Impact investorTokyo · Seed–Series A
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 2 of 3 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1E-commerce ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1Marketplaces ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:Mexico×1United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22021 · 13 dated
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)in
Co-investorsA*Andreessen HorowitzFounders FundKaszek VenturesNazcaQED Investors+8 more
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 Invesment CorporationEcoR1 CapitalEvolution VC PartnersMPM BioImpactOrbiMedOUP (Osage University Partners)+6 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
ReCode Therapeutics · geekwire.com · Jul 13, 2026
Kavak · siliconvalleyinvestclub.com · Feb 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- 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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