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This free sheet contains 100 VC firms, with information about the countries, cities, stages, and industries they invest in, as well as their contact details.
Global Brain Corporation
Global Brain Corporation is a venture capital firm that invests in startups from seed to pre-IPO stages. Founded in 1998, it has made 661 investments with 94 exits, focusing on a variety of industries and supporting companies through their growth stages.
Key Info
Number of Investments
661
Number of Exits
94
Industries
Angel Investment, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
1998
CB Rank
4,633
East Ventures
East Ventures is a sector-agnostic venture capital firm investing in Southeast Asia and Japan. Founded in 2009, the firm has made 628 investments with 56 exits, including four unicorns, and focuses on startups from seed to late-stage venture funding.
Key Info
Number of Investments
628
Number of Exits
56
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Impact Investing, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2009
CB Rank
10,530
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital focuses on life sciences, ICT, and high-tech investments. The venture capital firm has made 553 investments, achieving 80 exits. It specializes in early to late-stage ventures in technology-driven industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
553
Number of Exits
80
Industries
Biotechnology, Financial Services, Semiconductor, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Biotechnology, Financial Services, Hardware, Lending and Investments, Science and Engineering
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
1974
CB Rank
10,708
SMBC Venture Capital
SMBC Venture Capital offers banking-centered financial services and invests in startups at various stages. With 550 investments and 72 exits, the firm focuses on seed, early, and late-stage ventures in the financial services sector.
Key Info
Number of Investments
550
Number of Exits
72
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2005
CB Rank
8,952
Mizuho Capital
Mizuho Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in IT and biotechnology. It has made 448 investments and achieved 60 exits, primarily in early to late-stage startups, with a focus on technological and life sciences industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
448
Number of Exits
60
Industries
Biotechnology, Financial Services, FinTech, Social Media, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Biotechnology, Financial Services, Internet Services, Lending and Investments, Media and Entertainment, Science and Engineering
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture
Year Founded
1983
CB Rank
23,051
Incubate Fund
Incubate Fund is an independent venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage technology startups. It has made 326 investments, with 41 exits, primarily providing seed capital to tech-driven companies in the financial services and venture capital sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
326
Number of Exits
41
Industries
Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2010
CB Rank
51,930
JAFCO
JAFCO is a venture capital and private equity firm that invests in finance, semiconductors, and related industries. Founded in 1973, it has made 320 investments, achieving 77 exits. The firm provides funding from early-stage to seed and venture rounds.
Key Info
Number of Investments
320
Number of Exits
77
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Semiconductor, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Hardware, Lending and Investments, Science and Engineering
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Initial Coin Offering, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
1973
CB Rank
22,797
Nissay Capital
Nissay Capital specializes in seed to late-stage venture capital across financial services and mobile industries. The firm has made 311 investments, with 42 exits, offering growth capital to startups in various stages of development.
Key Info
Number of Investments
311
Number of Exits
42
Industries
Financial Services, Mobile, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Mobile
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
1991
CB Rank
54,089
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital
MSIVC is a venture capital firm that invests in Japanese and global startups scaling towards IPOs. The firm has made 296 investments with 30 exits, focusing on early to late-stage ventures in finance and insurance sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
296
Number of Exits
30
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture
Year Founded
1990
CB Rank
61,696
ANRI
ANRI is a Japanese venture capital firm focused on seed and early-stage startups. Established in 2012, it has made 250 investments and achieved 14 exits. The firm primarily supports startups in financial services and professional services industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
250
Number of Exits
14
Industries
Business Development, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Professional Services
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2012
CB Rank
41,670
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan is a public-private partnership focused on promoting innovation and enhancing value in various sectors. Founded in 2009, it has made 199 investments with 34 exits, supporting early to late-stage ventures in enterprise software, hardware, and wireless technologies.
Key Info
Number of Investments
199
Number of Exits
34
Industries
Enterprise Software, Hardware, Wireless
Industry Groups
Hardware, Mobile, Software
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture
Year Founded
2009
CB Rank
224,500
Nippon Venture Capital
Nippon Venture Capital is a Japanese venture capital firm supporting businesses and developing new ventures. Founded in 1996, it has made 198 investments with 31 exits, focusing on early to late-stage startups across the finance, financial services, and venture capital industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
198
Number of Exits
31
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
1996
CB Rank
195,700
ITOCHU Corporation
ITOCHU Corporation is a general trading company based in Japan, operating since 1858. It engages in early to late-stage venture and private equity investments. With 175 investments and 46 exits, ITOCHU focuses on finance, banking, and trading platforms.
Key Info
Number of Investments
175
Number of Exits
46
Industries
Banking, Finance, Trading Platform
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity
Year Founded
1858
CB Rank
73,108
Globis Capital Partners
Globis Capital Partners is a venture capital firm known for combining local business presence with investment expertise. Founded in 1996, the firm has made 175 investments with 36 exits, focusing on early to late-stage ventures in financial services and lending industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
175
Number of Exits
36
Industries
Asset Management, Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
1996
CB Rank
148,885
Samurai Incubate
Samurai Incubate is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups. Founded in 2008, it provides management, marketing, sales, and HR support, with 171 investments and 10 exits, specializing in convertible notes, seed funding, and early to late-stage ventures.
Key Info
Number of Investments
171
Number of Exits
10
Industries
Finance, Incubators, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2008
CB Rank
158,951
The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
UTEC is an early-stage VC firm associated with academic institutions like The University of Tokyo. Founded in 2004, it has made 169 investments and 19 exits, focusing on global deep-tech startups across financial services, universities, and other sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
169
Number of Exits
19
Industries
Financial Services, Universities, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Other
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2004
CB Rank
122,851
STRIVE
STRIVE is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage (Seed to Series A) investments in internet and mobile companies across Asia. Founded in 2011, it has made 151 investments with 22 exits, focusing on B2B, financial services, and fintech.
Key Info
Number of Investments
151
Number of Exits
22
Industries
B2B, Financial Services, FinTech
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Other
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2011
CB Rank
97,682
GMO VenturePartners
GMO Venture Partners is an early and growth-stage investment subsidiary of GMO Internet Group. Established in 2005, it has invested in over 50 companies, with 145 investments and 29 exits, focusing on financial services, internet, and venture capital sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
145
Number of Exits
29
Industries
Financial Services, Internet, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Internet Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2005
CB Rank
145,563
DG VENTURES
DG VENTURES is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco and Tokyo, managing assets worth $700 million USD. Founded in 1995, it has made 142 investments with 26 exits, focusing on early to late-stage ventures in financial services and incubators.
Key Info
Number of Investments
142
Number of Exits
26
Industries
Incubators, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture
Year Founded
1995
CB Rank
167,022
Daiwa Corporate Investment
Daiwa Corporate Investment is a private investment firm within the Daiwa Securities Group, specializing in overseas venture capital investments. Founded in 1983, it has made 132 investments with 20 exits, focusing on early to late-stage startups in financial services.
Key Info
Number of Investments
132
Number of Exits
20
Industries
Financial Services
Industry Groups
Financial Services
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
1983
CB Rank
161,279
Mobile Internet Capital
Mobile Internet Capital (MIC) focuses on investing in mobile internet technologies. Founded in 1999, the venture capital firm has made 126 investments with 24 exits, primarily supporting late-stage ventures in mobile, semiconductors, and financial services.
Key Info
Number of Investments
126
Number of Exits
24
Industries
Mobile, Semiconductor, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Hardware, Lending and Investments, Mobile, Science and Engineering
Investment Stage
Late Stage Venture
Year Founded
1999
CB Rank
223,054
Sumitomo
Sumitomo Corporation is a business services company engaged in import, export, trilateral trade, and business investment in Japan. Established in 1919, it has made 122 investments with 21 exits, focusing on financial services, impact investing, and energy industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
122
Number of Exits
21
Industries
Financial Services, Impact Investing, Oil and Gas
Industry Groups
Energy, Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Natural Resources
Year Founded
1919
CB Rank
30,203
Shinkin Capital
Shinkin Capital is a venture capital firm providing equity funds to support small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2001, it has made 109 investments with 4 exits, focusing on early-stage ventures in business development, finance, and financial services.
Key Info
Number of Investments
109
Number of Exits
4
Industries
Business Development, Finance, Financial Services
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Professional Services
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Venture
Year Founded
2001
CB Rank
180,121
Digital Garage
Digital Garage is a payment platform that provides marketing business services and digital solutions. Established in 1995, it has made 108 investments with 29 exits, focusing on advertising, information technology, and financial services.
Key Info
Number of Investments
108
Number of Exits
29
Industries
Advertising, Information Technology, Payments
Industry Groups
Advertising, Financial Services, Information Technology, Payments, Sales and Marketing
Year Founded
1995
CB Rank
115,765
Headline Asia
Headline Asia, formerly Infinity Ventures, is a technology-focused venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with investment teams in Beijing and Taipei. Established in 2008, it has made 107 investments with 16 exits, focusing on early to late-stage ventures.
Key Info
Number of Investments
107
Number of Exits
16
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2008
CB Rank
95,286
IT-Farm
IT-Farm invests in seed and Series A startups, focusing on digital health, AI, mobility, security, and retail. Founded in 1999, it has made 107 investments with 18 exits, supporting early to late-stage startups in technology-driven industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
107
Number of Exits
18
Industries
Financial Services, Health Care, Internet of Things, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Health Care, Internet Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
1999
CB Rank
149,462
Skyland Ventures
Skyland Ventures is a venture capital fund focused on seed-stage startup investments. Founded in 2012, it has made 94 investments with 3 exits, primarily supporting startups in blockchain, fintech, and web3 sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
94
Number of Exits
3
Industries
Blockchain, FinTech, Venture Capital, Web3
Industry Groups
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, Internet Services, Lending and Investments, Other
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2012
CB Rank
89,239
Beyond Next Ventures
Beyond Next Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that invests in medical and life sciences startups. Founded in 2014, the firm has made 93 investments with 2 exits, supporting early to late-stage ventures in biotechnology and healthcare industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
93
Number of Exits
2
Industries
Biotechnology, Financial Services, Life Science, Medical
Industry Groups
Biotechnology, Financial Services, Health Care, Science and Engineering
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2014
CB Rank
139,217
Mistletoe
Mistletoe is a venture capital firm that provides learning and investment opportunities for startups and the overall entrepreneurial ecosystem. Founded in 2013, it has made 91 investments with 6 exits, focusing on early to late-stage ventures.
Key Info
Number of Investments
91
Number of Exits
6
Industries
Angel Investment, Incubators, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2013
CB Rank
158,260
Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsubishi Corporation is Japan's largest trading company and a key member of the Mitsubishi keiretsu. Established in 1950, it has made 86 investments with 15 exits, focusing on energy, finance, and sustainability.
Key Info
Number of Investments
86
Number of Exits
15
Industries
Energy, Finance, Geothermal Energy, Lifestyle
Industry Groups
Community and Lifestyle, Energy, Financial Services, Sustainability
Year Founded
1950
CB Rank
6,977
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