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Carbide Ventures - 2026 Investor Profile, Portfolio, Team & Investment Trends - Tracxn

Tracxn provides a detailed 2026 profile of Carbide Ventures, covering its investment portfolio, team composition, and emerging investment trends for informed investor insights.

5/13/2026

Compliance AI Platform “Shaperon” Completes Series B Round - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

1/15/2026

IVRy Raises ¥4 Billion in Series D Funding - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

IVRy has successfully raised ¥4 billion in its Series D funding round, marking a significant milestone for the Japanese AI-powered phone automation startup as it continues to expand its business operations.

11/14/2025

Top 30 SaaS Startups & Companies to Watch [2026 & Beyond] - StartUs Insights

StartUs Insights highlights the top 30 SaaS startups and companies to watch in 2026 and beyond, showcasing emerging players and innovators shaping the future of software-as-a-service.

10/27/2025

Top 30 B2B SaaS Companies & Startups to Watch in 2026 - StartUs Insights

StartUs Insights highlights the top 30 B2B SaaS companies and startups to watch in 2026, showcasing innovative businesses shaping the future of software-as-a-service in the B2B space.

10/27/2025

Goals Raises ¥1.33B in Pre-Series B - The SaaS News

Goals has successfully raised ¥1.33 billion in a Pre-Series B funding round, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company as it continues to scale its operations and expand its platform.

8/18/2025

[AI Deep Dive #02] Five Transformations in the AI Era and Strategies for Companies | Portal | Digital Garage, Inc. - 株式会社デジタルガレージ(Digital Garage, Inc.)

Digital Garage explores five key transformations reshaping business in the AI era, offering strategic insights for companies navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

4/14/2025

Tourism DX company Nutmeg raises about 500 million yen in pre-Series B - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

Nutmeg, a company specializing in tourism digital transformation (DX), has successfully raised approximately 500 million yen in a pre-Series B funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in the tourism tech sector.

3/4/2025

Real Estate Tech Company TOGGLE HD Raises Approximately 1.5 Billion Yen in Series B2 - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

Real estate tech company TOGGLE HD has successfully raised approximately 1.5 billion yen in its Series B2 funding round, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth and expansion efforts.

2/4/2025

Fitness Facility Management Platform hacomono Raises 4.6 Billion Yen in Series D - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

hacomono, a fitness facility management platform, has successfully raised 4.6 billion yen in its Series D funding round, marking a significant milestone in its growth and expansion efforts.

1/28/2025

[AI Deep Dive #01] Key Trends in Major Segments of the AI Industry | Portal | Digital Garage, Inc. - 株式会社デジタルガレージ(Digital Garage, Inc.)

Digital Garage explores key trends across major segments of the AI industry, offering an in-depth analysis of the evolving AI landscape and its most significant developments.

12/23/2024

Lecto raises funds from four megabank VCs, bringing total funding to over 1.3 billion yen - Medium

Lecto has successfully raised funds from venture capital firms affiliated with four major megabanks, pushing its total cumulative funding to over 1.3 billion yen, marking a significant milestone for the fintech startup.

11/26/2024

SmartBank raises JPY 4.08bn in first close of Series B | by Norbert Gehrke | Tokyo FinTech - Medium

SmartBank has completed the first close of its Series B funding round, raising JPY 4.08 billion. The milestone highlights continued investor confidence in the Japanese fintech startup's growth and financial services innovation.

11/12/2024

SaaStr Comes to JAPAN November 20 for the All Star SaaS Conference! - saastr.com

SaaStr, the world's largest SaaS community, is heading to Japan on November 20 for the All Star SaaS Conference, bringing together top SaaS leaders and innovators for a landmark event.

9/25/2024

Nstock Raises JPY 3 Billion in Funding - The SaaS News

Nstock has successfully raised JPY 3 billion in funding, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company. This capital injection is expected to accelerate the company's growth and expansion efforts.

9/22/2024

Stock compensation SaaS platform Nstock raises JPY 3bn in funding | by Norbert Gehrke | Tokyo FinTech - Medium

Nstock, a SaaS platform specializing in stock compensation management, has successfully raised JPY 3 billion in funding, signaling strong investor confidence in equity compensation solutions for Japanese startups.

9/20/2024

Tomoya Fukawa - Forbes

Forbes features Tomoya Fukawa, highlighting his profile and achievements as a notable figure recognized by the prestigious business and finance publication.

5/25/2022

Announcing our Investment in Kaminashi and the Deskless Workforce - Coral Capital

Coral Capital announces its investment in Kaminashi, a platform focused on empowering the deskless workforce, which represents a large segment of workers without regular desk or computer access.

3/4/2021

Investment Signals

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ThesisSaaS70%

B2B SaaS remains a key investment focus area with significant opportunities for startups and established companies in 2026.

Source: Top 30 B2B SaaS Companies & Startups to Watch in 2026 - StartUs Insights
TrendSaaS70%

StartUs Insights is tracking top SaaS startups as a significant category worth monitoring through 2026 and beyond, indicating sustained investor interest in the SaaS sector.

Source: Top 30 SaaS Startups & Companies to Watch [2026 & Beyond] - StartUs Insights
InvestmentEnterprise40%

Carbide Ventures maintains an active portfolio indicating ongoing investments across multiple companies and sectors in 2026.

Source: Carbide Ventures - 2026 Investor Profile, Portfolio, Team & Investment Trends - Tracxn
InvestmentSaaSGrowth85%

Nstock completed a JPY 3 billion funding round, indicating significant capital raise for SaaS expansion in Asia-Pacific markets.

Source: Nstock Raises JPY 3 Billion in Funding - The SaaS News
ThesisAI / ML75%

There is market demand for AI platforms that automate compliance processes, representing a significant opportunity in enterprise software.

Source: Compliance AI Platform “Shaperon” Completes Series B Round - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentAI / ML85%

Compliance AI platform Shaperon has completed a Series B funding round, indicating investor confidence in AI-powered compliance solutions.

Source: Compliance AI Platform “Shaperon” Completes Series B Round - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentSaaS95%

Goals raised ¥1.33B in pre-Series B funding round, indicating significant investor confidence in the SaaS company's growth trajectory.

Source: Goals Raises ¥1.33B in Pre-Series B - The SaaS News
InvestmentEnterpriseGrowth95%

IVRy raised ¥4 billion in Series D funding, indicating continued investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory and market potential.

Source: IVRy Raises ¥4 Billion in Series D Funding - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
ThesisSaaS75%

There is investor appetite for digital transformation solutions in the tourism industry, suggesting this is an emerging market opportunity.

Source: Tourism DX company Nutmeg raises about 500 million yen in pre-Series B - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentSaaS85%

Nutmeg, a tourism DX (digital transformation) company, raised approximately 500 million yen in pre-Series B funding, indicating investor confidence in tourism technology solutions.

Source: Tourism DX company Nutmeg raises about 500 million yen in pre-Series B - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentFintech95%

SmartBank completed first close of Series B funding, raising JPY 4.08 billion, indicating strong investor confidence in the fintech platform.

Source: SmartBank raises JPY 4.08bn in first close of Series B | by Norbert Gehrke | Tokyo FinTech - Medium
TrendAI / ML70%

Deep dive analysis into key trends across major segments of the AI industry, indicating systematic market research and investment focus on AI sector dynamics.

Source: [AI Deep Dive #01] Key Trends in Major Segments of the AI Industry | Portal | Digital Garage, Inc. - 株式会社デジタルガレージ(Digital Garage, Inc.)
ThesisSaaS85%

Series D funding for a fitness facility management platform suggests VC conviction in SaaS solutions for the fitness/wellness industry operations and management vertical.

Source: Fitness Facility Management Platform hacomono Raises 4.6 Billion Yen in Series D - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentSaaSGrowth95%

hacomono, a fitness facility management platform, raised 4.6 billion yen in Series D funding, indicating strong market validation and growth trajectory in gym/fitness facility operations software.

Source: Fitness Facility Management Platform hacomono Raises 4.6 Billion Yen in Series D - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentSaaS85%

Lecto secured funding from four megabank VCs, accumulating total funding exceeding 1.3 billion yen, indicating strong institutional backing and validation.

Source: Lecto raises funds from four megabank VCs, bringing total funding to over 1.3 billion yen - Medium
TrendAI / ML60%

The AI era is creating systemic transformations across industries that require companies to develop specific strategic responses.

Source: [AI Deep Dive #02] Five Transformations in the AI Era and Strategies for Companies | Portal | Digital Garage, Inc. - 株式会社デジタルガレージ(Digital Garage, Inc.)
ThesisAI / ML65%

VC firm identifies five major transformations occurring in the AI era and analyzes strategic implications for companies adapting to AI-driven changes.

Source: [AI Deep Dive #02] Five Transformations in the AI Era and Strategies for Companies | Portal | Digital Garage, Inc. - 株式会社デジタルガレージ(Digital Garage, Inc.)
InvestmentSaaS95%

TOGGLE HD, a real estate tech company, raised approximately 1.5 billion yen in Series B2 funding, indicating investor confidence in proptech solutions.

Source: Real Estate Tech Company TOGGLE HD Raises Approximately 1.5 Billion Yen in Series B2 - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
ThesisSaaS85%

Coral Capital is focused on the deskless workforce as a market opportunity, indicating belief in SaaS solutions for non-office workers.

Source: Announcing our Investment in Kaminashi and the Deskless Workforce - Coral Capital
InvestmentSaaS95%

Coral Capital has invested in Kaminashi, a company focused on serving the deskless workforce through software solutions.

Source: Announcing our Investment in Kaminashi and the Deskless Workforce - Coral Capital

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