Deep tech investors in Japan (2026)
15 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…
Coral Capital
Coral Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in startups from seed to Series D stages. It provides capital investments alongside talent recruitment support and community ecosystems for founders.
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,…
Kyoto University Innovation Capital
Kyoto University Innovation Capital is a venture capital firm established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyoto University. It provides investment and support to startups commercializing research outcomes and technolo…
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…
Keio Innovation Initiative
Keio Innovation Initiative (KII) is a venture capital firm that invests in research-driven startups and university spin-offs, bridging academia and business. It primarily targets technology and life science startups f…
Angel Bridge
Angel Bridge is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm providing equity investment and hands-on support to seed, early, and middle-stage startups. The firm targets sector opportunities in IT services, deeptech, university…
UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
UTEC (The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners) is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm investing in science and technology startups. It collaborates with universities and research institutions in Japan an…
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…
WASEDA University Ventures
WASEDA University Ventures (WUV) is an independent venture capital firm that focuses on founding investments in deep-tech startups originating from university and research lab seeds. It provides initial funding and ha…