AI investors in Japan (2026)
10 funders based in Japan. Filter by stage, sector or business model below. Contact details are part of Pro.
Global Brain Corporation
Global Brain is an independent venture capital firm investing in startups from seed to late stage. It provides hands-on support and open innovation opportunities in partnership with major corporations.
JAFCO Co. Ltd.
JAFCO Co. Ltd. is a Japan-based venture capital and private equity firm established in 1973. It provides equity financing and hands-on business development support to companies ranging from seed and early-stage startu…
UTokyo Innovation Platform (UTokyo IPC)
UTokyo Innovation Platform (UTokyo IPC) is a venture capital investment firm established in 2016 by the University of Tokyo. It invests in and provides incubation support for deeptech startups originating from univers…
Beyond Next Ventures
Beyond Next Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in deep tech startups, operating primarily in Japan and India. It supports companies from seed to growth stages across sectors including healthcare, biotechn…
Globis Capital Partners
Globis Capital Partners is a Japanese venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs creating new industrial ecosystems. The firm provides equity investment and hands-on management support to startups across seed,…
Spiral Capital
Spiral Capital is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo operating pure investment funds, strategic corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, and growth buyout funds. It invests in technology startups across early to grow…
DNX Ventures
DNX Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage and growth-stage B2B startups. It invests primarily in software, deep tech, cybersecurity, enterprise AI, retail tech, and fintech across Japan, the U.S.,…
Genesia Ventures
Genesia Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo that invests primarily in pre-seed and seed stage startups, as well as follow-on Series A rounds. The firm targets technology sectors including software, artif…
Tohoku University Venture Partners
Tohoku University Venture Partners is a venture capital firm established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tohoku University to support the commercialization of university research. It provides investment and business e…
ANOBAKA
ANOBAKA is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm focused on seed and early-stage internet and generative AI startups. It provides pre-incorporation and early financing alongside hands-on management support up to exit.