Fundraising FoxUNITED
Corporate VCTokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth
Also known as ユナイテッド株式会社
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Investment thesis
UNITED operates a corporate investment arm (its 投資事業本部/investment division) that backs Japanese startups, deploying capital into companies across sectors such as edtech, mobility, entertainment/gaming, and HR. The firm emphasizes accelerating positive social progress by maximizing the power of will, and supports founders through investment as well as recruitment and organizational-building services. Recent investments include entertainment marketing and mobility-infrastructure companies, reflecting a broad, sector-flexible approach anchored in the Japanese market.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 9 of 11 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Consumer ×2Enterprise Software ×2Marketplaces ×2Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:Japan×7Egypt×1United States×1
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22024 · 32013 · 16 dated
FUNDiT acquires and operates small to mid-sized IT businesses using AI and big data analysis for M&A targeting and operational improvement.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareShinagawa, JP
Co-investorsMitsui Sumitomo Insurance CapitalShizuoka CapitalDual Bridge CapitalJapan Post Insurance NEXT PartnersMitsubishi UFJ CapitalNANKAI NEXT Ventures+2 more
Coopel provides a cloud-based RPA (robotic process automation) service for businesses to automate work tasks.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
橋本 久茂(代表取締役 (CEO))
Co-investorsDelight VenturesColopl NextEast Ventures
CuboRex manufactures and sells crawler units, transport/hauling equipment, and robots for facility and plant management, along with a robot development platform.
Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsTokyo, JP
Masato Kakazu(Representative Director)嘉数 正人(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Co-investorsDG IncubationDRONE FUNDOpen Network LabMIRAISE
Dimensional Energy develops catalyst and service technology for producing sustainable fuels, licensed to project partners through a recurring, capital-light licensing model.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyNew MaterialsIthaca, US
Tobias Hanrath(Director)David Erickson(Founder)inJason Salfi(Founder)inClayton Poppe(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalChloe CapitalDemos Strategic Investing PartnersLaunch NYNew Climate VenturesThird Derivative+5 more
Provides eco-car subscription services for low-credit consumers in Southeast Asia.
Co-investorsAG Capital Co. Ltd.Genesia VenturesMirai Creation FundNippon Venture Capital
NowPay is a financial wellness platform offered to companies as an employee benefit, giving workers on-demand access to their earned salary, instant bill payments, money transfers, gold and silver investing, and shopping plans through an app.
FintechHR TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investors4DX Ventures500 GlobalCapria VenturesMSA NovoPlug and Play VenturesVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)+4 more
Subsclife operates a subscription-based rental service for furniture and home appliances, offering designer furniture brands, lighting, and appliances such as chairs, tables, refrigerators, and washing machines.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investorsGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundCyberAgent CapitalMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSMBC Venture CapitalXTech Ventures
A Japanese cosmetic surgery platform that connects patients with aesthetic clinics and provides educational content about procedures like liposuction, breast augmentation, and facial surgeries.
Healthtech
Co-investorsGlobal BrainHakuhodo DY VenturesKDDI Open Innovation FundMinerva Growth PartnersNippon Venture CapitalW Inc.+3 more
Mercari is a marketplace platform that enables users to buy and sell used and secondhand items, offering a wide selection of products across various categories.
Circular EconomyConsumerMarketplacesTokyo, JP
Tommy Tomishima(Founder)inRyo Ishizuka(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlobal BrainGlobisGlobis Capital PartnersGMO VenturePartnersJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Sumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.+3 more
Japan XR Center (株式会社日本XRセンター) plans, develops, and operates XR content, running business lines in XR attractions, XR training, licensing, and venue operations.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
小林 大河(Founder & CEO / 代表取締役)Ramsekar S(Director of Product)
Board佐々木 淳一(Director of Creative)
Co-investorsSkyland VenturesXTech Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has UNITED made?
- UNITED has 11 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does UNITED invest at?
- UNITED invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does UNITED focus on?
- UNITED focuses on AdTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is UNITED located?
- UNITED is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does UNITED co-invest with?
- UNITED most often shares deals with AG Capital Co. Ltd., Genesia Ventures, Mirai Creation Fund, among 6 tracked co-investors.
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