Investment Firms in Japan
Japan's venture capital landscape is centered in major metropolitan areas like Tokyo and Osaka, with significant government initiatives and corporate venture capital playing a defining role. Its strengths are closely tied to deep industrial expertise in sectors such as advanced manufacturing and robotics, supported by strong university research hubs. The landscape has evolved with a growing focus on technology-driven sectors including artificial intelligence and fintech.
Japan has a deep venture capital ecosystem spanning 8 cities, with 58 investment firms tracked by Goldilocks AI. The largest hubs are Tokyo (47), Minato (5), Nagoya (1).
Climate & Energy dominates the investment landscape in Japan, with 41% of investment firms focused on this sector.
Japan has a long history of venture capital, with Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company operating since 1902.
Last updated: 24 April 2026
Investment Firms
58
Total Investments
464
Top Sector
Climate & Energy
Top Stage
Series B
Top Investment Sectors in Japan
The most popular sector focus among Japan investment firms is Climate & Energy, with 24 investment firms (41%) investing in the space. This is followed by Fintech (23), Mobility & Transportation (22), Healthcare (19), AI (16).
Investment Stages in Japan
Japan investment firms are most active at the Series B stage (33 investment firms). This is followed by Series A (30), Series C (25), Growth (15), Seed (14).
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All Investment Firms (58)
Showing 1–36 of 58 investment firms
SBI Investment
Tokyo, Japan
49 investments
Series B, Series C
Fintech, Healthcare, Enterprise Software …
Global Brain
Tokyo, Japan
33 investments
Series B, Series A
Fintech, AI, Crypto & Web3 …
SoftBank Group Corp.
Minato, Japan
27 investments
Growth, Series C
AI, Fintech, Media & Entertainment …
NTT DOCOMO Ventures
Tokyo, Japan
27 investments
Series A, Series C
AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics & Automation …
Globis Capital Partners
Tokyo, Japan
23 investments
Series B, Seed
Manufacturing, Fintech, AI …
JAFCO
Tokyo, Japan
16 investments
Series B, Series C
Climate & Energy, Fintech, Enterprise Software …
University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
Tokyo, Japan
14 investments
Seed, Series A
Hardware & Semiconductors, Healthcare, Mobility & Transportation …
GMO Venture Partners
Tokyo, Japan
14 investments
Series B, Series A
Fintech, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare …
Archetype
Minato, Japan
12 investments
Series A, Seed
Developer Tools, AI, Crypto & Web3 …
ITOCHU Technology Ventures
Tokyo, Japan
11 investments
Series A, Series C
Logistics & Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & Cloud …
Kepple Africa
Tokyo, Japan
11 investments
Seed, Pre Seed
Fintech, Developer Tools, E-Commerce & Marketplace …
MUFG
Tokyo, Japan
10 investments
Growth, Series B
Fintech, Defense & Space, AI …
Incubate Fund
Tokyo, Japan
10 investments
Series A, Seed
Cybersecurity, AI, Robotics & Automation …
JIC Venture Growth Investments
Tokyo, Japan
10 investments
Series A, Series C
Climate & Energy, Consumer, Healthcare …
Dentsu Ventures
Tokyo, Japan
9 investments
Series B, Series C
Media & Entertainment, AI, Social & Community …
IT-Farm
Tokyo, Japan
8 investments
Seed, Series B
Healthcare, Mobility & Transportation, Insurance …
CyberAgent Capital
Tokyo, Japan
8 investments
Seed, Growth
E-Commerce & Marketplace, Consumer, Fintech …
Uncovered Fund
Minato, Japan
8 investments
Seed, Series A
Fintech, Enterprise Software, Mobility & Transportation …
Rebright Partners
Tokyo, Japan
7 investments
Series A, Seed
Healthcare, Mobility & Transportation, Education …
Sony Innovation Fund by IGV
Tokyo, Japan
7 investments
Series C, Series B
Healthcare, Hardware & Semiconductors, Consumer …
Mitsubishi Corporation
Tokyo, Japan
7 investments
Series A, Series B
Climate & Energy, E-Commerce & Marketplace, Biotech & Life Sciences …
Marubeni
Tokyo, Japan
7 investments
Series B, Series D
Defense & Space, Food & Agriculture, Climate & Energy …
Tokio Marine
Tokyo, Japan
7 investments
Series B, Series C
Mobility & Transportation, AI, Healthcare …
Cool Japan Fund
Tokyo, Japan
6 investments
Growth, Bridge
Media & Entertainment, E-Commerce & Marketplace, Fintech …
ANRI
Tokyo, Japan
6 investments
Series A, Seed
Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Mobility & Transportation …
Toyota Tsusho
Nagoya, Japan
6 investments
Series B, Series C
Mobility & Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain, Climate & Energy
Mitsubishi
Tokyo, Japan
6 investments
Series C, Growth
Fintech, Climate & Energy, Hardware & Semiconductors …
Sompo Holdings
Tokyo, Japan
5 investments
Series B, Growth
Mobility & Transportation, Climate & Energy, Data & Analytics …
Yamato Holdings
Tokyo, Japan
5 investments
Series A, Series B
Mobility & Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain, Robotics & Automation
Catalys Pacific
Tokyo, Japan
5 investments
Series A, Series B
Biotech & Life Sciences
Nomura
Tokyo, Japan
5 investments
Series B, Series C
Crypto & Web3, AI, Infrastructure & Cloud …
Asahi Kasei
Tokyo, Japan
5 investments
Series C, Series A
Social & Community, Healthcare, Climate & Energy …
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Tokyo, Japan
4 investments
Growth, Series C
Climate & Energy, Infrastructure & Cloud, Fintech
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
4 investments
Series C, Series B
Defense & Space, Fintech, Cybersecurity
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance
Tokyo, Japan
4 investments
Series F, Series A
Healthcare, Hardware & Semiconductors, Fintech …
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Tokyo, Japan
4 investments
Climate & Energy, Hardware & Semiconductors, Infrastructure & Cloud
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