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 12 cities, with 69 investment firms tracked by Goldilocks AI. The largest hubs are Tokyo (54), Minato (5), Nagoya (1).
Fintech dominates the investment landscape in Japan, with 36% 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: 4 May 2026
Investment Firms
69
Total Investments
475
Top Sector
Fintech
Top Stage
Series B
Top Investment Sectors in Japan
The most popular sector focus among Japan investment firms is Fintech, with 25 investment firms (36%) investing in the space. This is followed by Climate & Energy (25), Mobility & Transportation (22), Healthcare (20), AI (17).
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 (69)
Showing 1–36 of 69 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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