W ventures — 2022 Investments
5 investments dated 2022 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
Ascenders is a Japanese company focused on the sports industry, aiming to build infrastructure and services that help people pursue and achieve their dreams and self-realization through sports.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerHR TechSports TechTokyo, JP
Takatomo Hashimoto(Representative Director)
Co-investorsANOBAKAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.W Inc.
Kreation is a Web3 publisher platform for Japanese creators to go global, offering NFT-based commerce, metaverse fashion collectibles, and free-to-play gaming experiences.
Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3GamingTokyo, JP
Tatsuro IwamotoTomoya Ogawain
Co-investorsGlobal BrainSpiral CapitalW Inc.OVO FundXTech 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 BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundMinerva Growth PartnersNippon Venture CapitalW Inc.Mitsubishi UFJ Capital+2 more
FromTo builds a business ecosystem connecting Japan's major cities with regional areas, developing "47pass," a service that lists local government policies and initiatives, and providing regional marketing support.
B2B MarketplacesGovTechImpact & Social GoodMarketing TechTokyo, JP
Hiroshi Miyagi(CEO)inTaishi Nakata(COO)
Co-investorsLifetime VenturesOpen Network LabW Inc.CyberAgent Capital
Kyash is a Japanese mobile payment app that lets users load funds into their balance from bank accounts, credit or debit cards, Pay-easy, and dedicated deposit accounts, with no deposit fees and options for scheduled or automatic top-ups.
ConsumerFintechTokyo, JP
Shinichi Takatori(Founder)in
Co-investorsAltos VenturesBlock IncGoodwater CapitalGreyhound CapitalJAFCO GroupMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital+9 more
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