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Funder directory / Japan

Food investors in Japan (2026)

7 funders based in Japan. Filter by stage, sector or business model below. Contact details are part of Pro.

Global Brain Corporation

Venture capitalJapanSeed · Series A · Series B+ · Growth

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.

AIClimateHealthDeep techFintechCrypto and blockchain

JAFCO Co. Ltd.

Venture capitalTokyo, JapanPre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+ · Growth · BuyoutB2B / B2C / B2B2C

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…

FintechAISoftware and SaaSConsumerMarketplacesHealth

Cool Japan Fund

Public fundingTokyo, JapanGrowth · DebtB2B / B2C

Cool Japan Fund is a Japanese public-private fund that invests in companies and venture funds promoting Japanese products and culture internationally. Its investments span media and content, food, lifestyle, and touri…

MediaFoodConsumerFintechMobilityHealth

UTokyo Innovation Platform (UTokyo IPC)

Venture capitalTokyo, JapanPre-seed · Seed · Growth

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…

Deep techHealthFoodIndustrialSoftware and SaaSAI

Beyond Next Ventures

Venture capitalTokyo, JapanSeed · Series A · Growth

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…

Deep techHealthFoodAIClimate

Kyoto University Innovation Capital

Venture capitalKyoto, JapanPre-seed · Seed · Series A

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…

HealthClimateDeep techIndustrialFood

Tohoku University Venture Partners

Venture capitalSendai, Japan

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…

Deep techHealthAIFoodClimate