Fundraising FoxSX Capital, Inc.
Venture capitalTokyo · Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
SX Capital backs entrepreneurs building game-changing, society-transforming businesses in the IT sector, drawing on more than 20 years of startup investing experience. It focuses on privately held IT-related venture companies in Japan and offers more than capital — providing value-up growth support across management strategy, marketing, sales, PR, HR, and finance through an ecosystem centered on SX Capital and its strategic partner SIGMAXYZ. The firm serves as the general partner of its investment limited partnerships and has produced numerous IPO companies over the years.
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Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesRepresentative Director and President of SX Capital. After roles at Nikko Securities and Nikko Capital, he became representative director of Intec IT Capital (now SX Capital). He has over 20 years of IT venture investing experience, has produced many IPO companies, and serves as an outside director at numerous portfolio companies.
After Nikko Securities and Nikko Capital, he became president of Intec IT Capital (now SX Capital). He has over 20 years of investing focused on domestic and overseas IT ventures, has produced many IPO companies, and serves as an outside director at several portfolio companies.
Formerly at the Bank of Japan, a foreign consulting firm and fund portfolio companies. Specializes in corporate/business strategy, M&A and alliance strategy, new business launch support and sales/marketing operations across finance, consumer goods and manufacturing; currently a professor at Globis University.
Director at SX Capital with a background at the Bank of Japan, a foreign consulting firm, and fund portfolio companies. Specializes in corporate/business strategy, M&A and alliance strategy, new business launch support, and sales/marketing operations across finance, consumer goods, manufacturing, and fund sectors. Currently a professor at Globis University Graduate School of Management.
Director and Head of Investment at SX Capital. Previously worked at Nikko Securities, Nikko Capital, US VC Crimson Ventures, and as head of investment at Intec IT Capital (now SX Capital). Skilled in due diligence, planning and forming domestic and overseas venture funds, and investment-related legal work. Certified member of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan.
Worked at Nikko Securities, Nikko Capital, US VC Crimson Ventures and as head of investment at Intec IT Capital (now SX Capital). Skilled in deal due diligence, planning and forming domestic/overseas venture funds, and investment-related legal work; a certified member of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan.
What they invest in
from 17 of 34 portfolio companiesSaaS ×11Enterprise Software ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Marketing Tech ×4PropTech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Fintech ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3
HQs:Japan×17
Investments · 34 tracked
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Fermenstation develops and manufactures ethanol and food ingredients from food waste and other unused biomass through fermentation, and provides OEM/ODM production of cosmetics and sundry goods.
BiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechTokyo, JP
Rina Watanabe (Sakai)(Representative Director (CEO))Shota Kitabatake(Director & COO)inToshikazu Sugimoto(CTO)
Co-investorsGlobal BrainJR East Start UPTBS Innovation Partners
PR TIMES is a press release distribution service that helps companies distribute news releases to media and the public, with content syndicated across more than 260 partner sites.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.basepartnersDD Holdings Venture CapitalDIMENSIONi Cubed Venturesi-nest capital+7 more
AirHost is a cloud-based property management system that consolidates booking, guest communications, cleaning management, and payment processing for vacation rental properties and accommodations.
IoTPropTechSaaSTravel & HospitalityJapan, JP
Douglas Harold Lambert(Executive Officer)
ソーシャルワイヤーは、プレスリリース配信、インフルエンサーPR、メディアリスニング、ソーシャルリスニングなどのデジタルPRサービスを提供する企業。企業や組織のパブリックリレーションズと報道対応をサポートする。
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSTokyo, JP
矢田 峰之(代表取締役社長 (CEO))
Enterprise networking (Wi-Fi, switches, SD-WAN) with cloud-managed security for campuses & branches
Keerti Melkote(Founder)Pankaj Manglik(Founder)
Co-investorsAmplify PartnersArtis VenturesAsset Management CompanyCervinGolub GrowthICCP Venture Partners+12 more
Leeways builds technology platforms to increase transparency in real estate transactions and connect market participants including real estate professionals, financial institutions, and tax advisors.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSTokyo, JP
Shigenori Makiguchi(代表取締役CEO)
Became a group company of Knowledge Work in May 2025.
Co-investorsGlobal BrainIyogin Capital
Startbahn provides blockchain-based platforms for creators and artists to authenticate digital and physical artworks, manage collectible provenance, and capture resale royalties.
Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSTokyo, JP
Taihei Shii(Founder)in
Co-investorsMiyako CapitalTBS Innovation PartnersUTEC
Spacee operates a space-matching service offering meeting rooms, shared offices, rental spaces, and single-person work booths that users can book by the hour.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkMarketplacesPropTechTokyo, JP
平川雅一(代表者 (Representative))Ayumi AndoSkip Howard
Co-investors500 Global
Risk Monster provides credit management and anti-social-forces (compliance) screening services for Japanese businesses, covering rule design, operational setup, and ongoing monitoring of corporate trading partners.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
A Japanese warehousing and logistics company providing warehouse consulting, warehouse management systems, automated warehouse solutions, and maintenance services across multiple locations in Japan.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSaaS
BlueMeme provides low-code services and develops digital transformation solutions for Japanese enterprises, leveraging expertise from over 5,400 service deployments and 6,200 trained low-code developers.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsMobile Internet Capital, Inc.
Operator of used-condominium trading platform Kawalu; merged with iTANDI (a GA technologies group company) in December 2023.
Co-investorsAccord VenturesJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.JIC Venture Growth InvestmentsZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERS
Yoyappin is an online service for searching, booking, and paying for rental spaces and meeting rooms by the hour, usable from as little as 15 minutes, via web or app.
Future of WorkMarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsCoral Capitalfreebit investment
Welmo develops care technology products for Japan's elderly-care sector, including AI that records visits and meetings to automatically transcribe and summarize them into standardized care records.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsBeta venture capitalDG IncubationFemto PartnersUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.Z Venture Capital
Capital Asset Planning combines financial technology and information technology to build platforms for financial wellness and personal asset management.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.
DORAEVER is a recruitment and logistics matching platform for truck drivers and transportation companies in Japan.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP
岡野 照彦(CEO)
Planet Van is a Japanese company that provides electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions and data management platforms for supply chain and wholesale operations, serving manufacturers, wholesalers, and suppliers.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP
Metaps Holdings is a holding company that invests in technology companies and supports their growth.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechTokyo, JP
Yuichiro Yamazaki(Representative Director)in
Co-investorsNippon Venture CapitalSMBC Venture Capital
WirelessGate provides Wi-Fi and global eSIM connectivity services for mobile users and businesses.
Cloud ComputingConsumerIoTMarketing TechMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP
Minoru Harada(Director, COO & CFO)Toru Narita(Representative Director & CEO)
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Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsArubaacq. by Hewlett-Packard
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SX Capital, Inc. made?
- SX Capital, Inc. has 34 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does SX Capital, Inc. invest at?
- SX Capital, Inc. invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does SX Capital, Inc. focus on?
- SX Capital, Inc. focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, PropTech, SaaS.
- Where is SX Capital, Inc. located?
- SX Capital, Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does SX Capital, Inc. co-invest with?
- SX Capital, Inc. most often shares deals with Global Brain, Miyako Capital, TBS Innovation Partners, among 49 tracked co-investors.
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