Spiral Innovation Partners
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Growth
Also known as Spiral Innovation Partners株式会社
Investment thesis
Spiral Capital manages both general venture funds and corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, each run by dedicated teams. The firm aims to generate large-scale growth ('Spiral into Growth') by accompanying portfolio startups on their growth journey, working in cooperation with fund investors. Beyond multifaceted management support for startups, the group leverages the know-how and resources of its CVC consulting arm to deliver comprehensive open-innovation support to the large enterprises that serve as its limited partners.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 28 of 56 portfolio companiesSaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Cleantech ×5Deep Tech ×5Fintech ×5Enterprise Software ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3E-commerce ×3
HQs:Japan×25Ethiopia×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×53 founders×1
Investments · 56 tracked
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Shippio operates as a digital freight forwarder in Japan, offering cloud software and international logistics (forwarding) operations to shippers and logistics providers.
AI & Machine LearningFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP
Takanori Sato(Founder)inTakashi TsuchiyainTsuyoshi Niwain
Co-investors500 GlobalCoral CapitalDBJ CapitalDelight VenturesDnx VenturesEnergy & Environment Investment+8 more
Amphico develops PFAS-free performance textile materials, including Amphitex, a waterproof and recyclable membrane that avoids the durability and comfort trade-offs of alternatives, and Amphicolor, a waterless textile coloring solution.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Co-investorsSpiral Capital
Logistics DX startup solving carrier and shipper challenges around its transport management SaaS 'Logix'.
Backseat is a Japanese company staffed by professionals with backgrounds in crypto-asset exchanges, FX systems, AML/CFT compliance, and financial regulation.
Crypto & Web3FintechSaaSTokyo, JP
Keiji Maeda(代表取締役 (Representative Director))Masayasu Jonathan Hayashi(代表取締役 (Representative Director))inSu Steven Wang(取締役/最高技術責任者 (Director/CTO))Noriaki Hoshi(取締役/最高コンプライアンス責任者 (Director/CCO))Hanae Miyaju(執行役員/最高総務責任者 (Executive Officer/Chief General Affairs Officer))Ko Tateiwa(執行役員/最高セキュリティ責任者 (Executive Officer/CSO))
Co-investorsSpiral Capital
bellFace builds AI agents for sales teams, combining human and AI to handle sales work.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Kazuaki Nakajima(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))Hidenori Onuma(取締役 (Director))
Co-investorsSpiral CapitalAizawa Asset ManagementAxiom Asia Private CapitalCanal VenturesGlobis Capital PartnersResona Capital Co. Ltd.+2 more
Carbase operates in factoring and used car sales business in Japan.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainTokyo, JP
Co-investorsANOBAKACyberAgent Capitalmint VCSpiral Capital
digdig Inc. (formerly FUNEE Inc.) develops and operates fashion services, with a stated aim of building infrastructure to make fashion sustainable.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceTokyo, JP
Seungjun Yang(Representative Director)
Co-investorsSpiral CapitalGenesia Ventures
Dodai builds electric motorcycles designed for African roads, along with IoT-enabled battery systems and a battery-swapping station network.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationAddis Ababa, ET
Yuma Sasaki(Founder / CEO)Abenezer Yakob(CTO)Hilina Legesse(SVP / Head of Corporate Services)inChuan Yee(Head of Engineering & Production)inSamuel Tariku(VP / Head of Commercial)inPiniel Berhane(VP / Head of Finance)in
Co-investorsInclusion JapanSpiral CapitalUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
Spiral Capital is a Japanese venture capital firm that invests in startups across multiple sectors including fintech, real estate tech, SaaS, AI, entertainment, deeptech, and climate tech.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSector AgnosticTokyo, JP
Tomokazu Okuno(General Partner, CEO)Takashi Chiba(General Partner)in
Board奥野 友和(General Partner)千葉 貴史(General Partner)岡 洋(General Partner)鎌田 和博(General Partner)
Fivot provides financial services for both businesses and individuals, offering lending products aimed at supporting startup growth and savings services that help individuals save money toward their goals.
FintechTokyo, JP
Shogo Abe(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO, founder))
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Canal VenturesNippon Venture CapitalSony Ventures CorporationSpiral Capital
Hacomono builds a platform connecting users, fitness facilities, healthcare providers, and instructors to promote wellness as part of everyday life in Japan.
HealthtechIoTSaaSWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP
Kenichi Hasuda(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlobal BrainALL STAR SAAS FUND
Co-investorsNippon Venture CapitalSpiral Capital
Kyushu University startup working to commercialize organic semiconductor laser diode (OSLD) technology fusing OLED and lasers.
Developing a safe, simple neutron-free fusion reactor to realize a clean-energy society and future infrastructure.
Operates a BPaaS platform for real estate firms centered on property photography service 'Req' and photo database 'Stockplace'.
MechanoCross is a Hokkaido University spin-out that develops and provides mechanochemical organic synthesis technology, including solvent-free "mechano" reaction methods and insoluble high-performance materials.
CleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsSapporo, JP
伊藤 肇(取締役 (Co-founder; Hokkaido University Distinguished Professor))久保田 浩司(取締役 (Co-founder; Hokkaido University Associate Professor))齋藤 智久(代表取締役 (CEO))
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Spiral CapitalXTech Ventures
Miresso develops beryllium materials and supply chain solutions for fusion energy applications.
Deep TechEnergyNew MaterialsMisawa, JP
Masaru Nakamichi(CEO)inYu Nakano(Technical Development Director)
Co-investorsGlobal BrainKeio Innovation InitiativeMPowerNTT DOCOMO VenturesSpiral CapitalGenesia Ventures+1 more
Asset management platform for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Startup transforming Japan's housing and energy industries with building-integrated solar panels and a regional energy circulation model.
Redefining the concept of housing via vertical integration of construction, AI, and robotics.
Co-investorsSpiral Capital
PENTAS is a Japanese medical device company holding first-class medical device manufacturing and sales licenses as well as licenses to sell highly controlled medical devices.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesKawasaki, JP
Tomohiko Kanai(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
BoardTeppei Banno(取締役 (Director))Taro Sato(取締役 (Director))Masaaki Sato(取締役 (Director))
Co-investorsFast Track InitiativeXTech VenturesSpiral Capital
Technology-driven platform enabling small-scale investment into European real estate.
Co-investorsSpiral CapitalUTEC
Nuclear engineering roll-up company aiming to transform the decommissioning industry with business succession and AI.
Co-investorsJoyo Capital PartnersMIRAI SOUZOUSpiral CapitalThe Fukui Capital Partners
Offers 'LeCHECK' AI contract review, advancing corporate legal DX with specialist lawyer expertise and AI.
route-D develops and provides AI systems for Japan's manufacturing and distribution industries, aimed at supporting supply chain operations amid labor shortages.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainTokyo, JP
松本 光暁 (Mitsuaki Matsumoto)(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))in當野 良太 (Ryota Tono)(取締役 / 共同創業者 (Director / Co-founder))小倉 拳 (Ken Ogura)(最高技術責任者 (CTO))
Co-investorsCoreline VenturesSpiral Capital
SaleSeed is a Japanese sales-support (営業支援) company offering services across sales design (AI adoption, CRM/SFA setup), sales execution (sales strategy, BPO), and sales enablement (staffing/recruitment).
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSales TechTokyo, JP
石原 亘(副社長 (Co-founder, Vice President))大矢 剛大(代表 (Founder & CEO))永井 秀典(創業メンバー (Co-founder, Corporate))
Co-investorsSpiral Capital
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 PARTNERSSamurai IncubateShizuoka Capital
SDP Japan (Super Doctor Produce) supports the launch and operation of surgery-specialized hospitals and clinics, acting as a producer that connects doctors, patients, and healthcare institutions.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersSpiral Capital
Supports launch and operation of surgery-focused medical institutions to build sustainable healthcare delivery systems.
SOELU is an online yoga and fitness platform offering live and on-demand classes including yoga, pilates, training, and dance through video streaming.
ConsumerEdTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsANOBAKADG Daiwa VenturesGMO VenturePartnersNOW Japan
In-pipe inspection robotics using soft robotics technology for semiconductor and infrastructure sectors.
Co-investorsAbies VenturesUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
Space BD provides end-to-end support for space business, including satellite development and manufacturing, launch and deployment, on-orbit demonstration, and ground transport support.
Deep TechEdTechSpace Tech
Co-investorsAozora Corporate InvestmentHulic StartupNippon Venture CapitalON&BOARDSpiral CapitalXTech Ventures
Operates the subsidy application DX platform 'Hojokin Cloud', partnering with regional financial institutions and government to support SME growth investment.
StoryHub is an AI-assisted content creation platform that helps media companies and corporate editorial teams produce articles from audio, video, and interview inputs using professionally designed templates for transcription, writing, editing, fact-checking, and multilingual translation.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsSpiral CapitalGenesia Ventures
Tailor provides a headless ERP system designed as a flexible alternative to legacy platforms, enabling businesses to integrate backend operations with tools like Shopify, QuickBooks, and Netsuite.
Developer ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
Yo Shibata(Chief Executive Officer)inMisato Takahashi(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorGlobal Braini-nest capitalSpiral Capital
Provides the 'Tailor Platform' for 10x-faster business software development and a headless ERP built on it.
Entertainment content studio connecting Japanese brands and IP with next-generation gaming platforms like Roblox.
Co-investorsSamurai IncubateUNITED
Co-investorsSamurai IncubateSpiral Capital
Building a vertically integrated next-generation commerce platform through business succession and M&A.
Logistics DX startup solving problems for carriers and shippers via the 'Logix' transport management SaaS.
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersSpiral CapitalAozora Corporate Investment
A platform connecting travelers with local communities across Japan, offering work-exchange opportunities where participants perform tasks for local residents in exchange for lodging and compensation at or above minimum wage.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyFuture of WorkMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsGlobal BrainHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.Iyogin CapitalNOW JapanSeibu Shinkin Capital
A Japanese company that selects underutilized fish species from Japan's over 4,000 varieties and uses advanced aquaculture technology to produce high-quality farmed fish for global markets.
AgTechFoodTech
Shunichiro Hosoya(Founder)in
Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesGlobal BrainSpiral Capital
Provides business-support SaaS for sports teams/schools, sells sports insurance, and runs sports-related web media.
Offers 'B/43', a household budgeting prepaid card service combining a rechargeable Visa prepaid card and budgeting app.
Solaris develops soft robots that use artificial muscles for pipe maintenance.
Deep TechHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsAbies VenturesJR East Start UPShizuoka CapitalSpiral CapitalUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
Soft robotics using artificial muscle technology for smart maintenance of small-diameter piping.
Platform consolidating complex wealth management for ultra-high-net-worth individuals to support optimal decision-making.
Co-investorsSpiral Capital
Realizes next-generation chemical processes with mechanochemical organic synthesis technology that uses almost no organic solvents.
A Japanese company developing and deploying renewable energy solutions, including solar roofing and wall-integrated systems.
CleantechConstruction TechEnergyYokosuka, JP
Co-investorsFIRSTLIGHT CapitalGMO VenturePartnersSpiral Capital
Builds a vertically integrated next-generation commerce platform through business succession and M&A.
Co-investorsSpiral Capital
Lisse provides AI-powered legal document review and legal compliance support services to enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechTokyo, JP
Miki Fujita(Representative Director & CEO)
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Global BrainMPowerPrime PartnersSpiral CapitalAozora Corporate Investment
Hacomono provides facility management and booking software for sports clubs, gyms, yoga studios, golf facilities, dance schools, language schools, and other activity-based venues.
SaaSSports TechWellness & Fitness
Kenichi Hasuda(Founder)inHideki Hiratain
Co-investorsCoral CapitalGMO VenturePartnersAozora Corporate Investment
LINEA Innovations is a fusion energy company developing commercial reactors based on advanced-fuel fusion reactions and related technologies.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyTokyo, JP
Tomohiko Asai(Co-founder & Director, CSO)Mizuki Sakamoto(Co-founder & Director, CTO)Yuta Nojiri(Representative Director & CEO)inRyo Tamaki(Director, CFO)in
Co-investorsKeio Innovation InitiativeON&BOARDSpiral Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMiRESSO · thebridge.jp · Mar 5, 2026
Tailor · startuprise.io · Nov 26, 2025
㈱Shippio · leadsontrees.com · Oct 31, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Spiral Innovation Partners made?
- Spiral Innovation Partners has 55 tracked investments.
- What stage does Spiral Innovation Partners invest at?
- Spiral Innovation Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Spiral Innovation Partners focus on?
- Spiral Innovation Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Who does Spiral Innovation Partners co-invest with?
- Spiral Innovation Partners most often shares deals with Spiral Capital, Global Brain, Globis Capital Partners, among 43 tracked co-investors.
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