Portfolio Companies
3H2 Corporation
H2 Corporation raises pre-series A extension funding
Concrew
Concrew raised ¥170M in Pre-Series A funding
Emerged Inc.
Emerged Inc. announces strategic partnership and investment from Round One Capital
Recent Articles
15SaaS in Tokyo, Japan - 2026 Market & Investments Trends - Tracxn
Tracxn provides an overview of SaaS market trends and investment activity in Tokyo, Japan, offering insights into the 2026 landscape for startups and investors.
1/11/2026
H2 Corporation Raises Pre-Series A Extension - The SaaS News
H2 Corporation has successfully raised a Pre-Series A Extension round, marking a significant funding milestone for the SaaS company as it continues to expand its operations and grow its business.
1/5/2026
Top 235 SaaS Venture Capital Firms (2026) - Failory
Failory presents a curated list of the top 235 venture capital firms specializing in SaaS investments, offering a comprehensive resource for founders seeking funding in 2026.
12/18/2025
Top 23 AR & VR Venture Capital Firms (2026) - Failory
A curated list of the top 23 venture capital firms investing in augmented reality and virtual reality startups, compiled by Failory for 2026.
12/16/2025
Concrew Bags ¥170M in Pre-Series A Funding - The SaaS News
Concrew has successfully raised ¥170 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company as it looks to accelerate its growth and expand its services.
11/17/2025
Top 100 Early-Stage VC Leaders Powering India’s Tech Innovation - Indian Startup Times
Indian Startup Times spotlights the top 100 early-stage venture capital leaders who are driving India's tech innovation, highlighting key investors shaping the country's startup ecosystem.
8/30/2025
Designer toilets: on the map of Tokyo’s must-see attractions - JStories
Tokyo's designer public toilets are becoming must-see attractions, blending art and functionality. These creatively designed facilities are drawing tourists and putting Tokyo's public restrooms on the global map.
12/20/2024
Can UNESCO recognition save Japan’s shrinking sake industry? - JStories
Japan's sake industry faces decline as domestic consumption drops. UNESCO cultural heritage recognition is seen as a potential boost to revive interest and demand both locally and internationally.
12/15/2024
Japanese strawberry brands gain global popularity, now grown in hot, humid climates - JStories
Japanese strawberry varieties are gaining international popularity and are now being successfully cultivated in hot and humid climates around the world, expanding their global reach.
12/13/2024
INTERVIEW | Why SaaS is growing so much faster in Japan — Interview with Shinji Asada at One Capital - JStories
An interview with Shinji Asada of One Capital exploring the rapid growth of SaaS in Japan, examining the key drivers behind its accelerating adoption in the Japanese business landscape.
12/7/2024
One Capital’s second VC fund reaches JPY 17bn | by Norbert Gehrke | Tokyo FinTech - Medium
One Capital has successfully raised its second venture capital fund, reaching JPY 17 billion. This milestone highlights the firm's growing influence in Japan's startup and fintech investment landscape.
6/12/2024
Startup Profile: Yoii. Yoii is a revenue-based financing (RBF)… | by Norbert Gehrke | Tokyo FinTech - Medium
Tokyo FinTech's Norbert Gehrke profiles Yoii, a revenue-based financing (RBF) startup. RBF provides flexible funding to businesses based on their revenue, offering an alternative to traditional equity or debt financing.
11/21/2022
Japan’s Cloud takes on the world (or does it?) | by Norbert Gehrke | Tokyo FinTech - Medium
An analysis by Norbert Gehrke of Tokyo FinTech examining whether Japan's cloud industry has the potential to compete on a global scale.
9/6/2022
Emerged Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership, Investment from Round One Capital - PR Newswire
Emerged Inc. has announced a strategic partnership and investment from Round One Capital, signaling a significant step in the company's growth and business development strategy.
6/8/2021
One Capital’s first fund holds final close at $145M, invests in 8 startups - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
One Capital has announced the final close of its first fund at $145 million. The venture capital firm has already deployed capital into 8 startups, marking a significant milestone in its investment activities.
5/18/2021
Investment Signals
13AR & VR technology is attracting significant venture capital attention with at least 23 dedicated VC firms actively investing in the space as of 2026.
SaaS market in Tokyo, Japan is being tracked as an emerging investment focus area for 2026, indicating growing VC interest in Japanese SaaS companies.
Concrew Bags completed a ¥170M pre-Series A funding round, indicating significant investor confidence in the company's business model and growth trajectory.
One Capital is establishing a new venture fund focused on early-stage startup investments with a $145M fund size.
One Capital's first fund closed at $145M and has invested in 8 startups across multiple sectors.
Yoii is a revenue-based financing (RBF) platform profiled as a notable fintech startup, indicating venture interest in alternative financing models.
Tokyo FinTech publication analyzing Japan's cloud and fintech market dynamics, suggesting investor perspective on regional tech competitiveness.
Discussion of Japan's cloud computing market and its global competitiveness, indicating market analysis of cloud infrastructure trends.
Round One Capital made an investment in Emerged Inc. as part of a strategic partnership announcement.
H2 Corporation completed a Pre-Series A extension funding round, indicating progress toward Series A and continued investor confidence in the SaaS company.
One Capital's leadership perspective on factors driving SaaS adoption and growth dynamics in the Japanese market.
SaaS market is experiencing accelerated growth in Japan, indicating regional expansion and market maturation opportunity.
One Capital closes its second VC fund at JPY 17 billion, indicating active capital deployment in the fintech sector with significant fund-raising success.