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Portfolio Companies

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Space BD

Series C$25MOtherJun 30, 2026

Space BD, a hub for space-related businesses, completed Series C funding exceeding ¥3.5 billion (~$24.5M USD).

Announcement

Forestdigital, inc.

$1.4MOtherJun 24, 2026

Forestdigital received ¥210 million (~$1.4M) from DG Ventures, North Pacific Bank, Mizuho Capital, and XTech Ventures

Announcement

Smooth

Series B$196MFintechDec 17, 2025

Rental initial cost installment service secured Series B funding led by Maezawa Fund

Announcement

Nexta

$1.5MSaaSNov 27, 2025

Nexta raised 220M yen for production management cloud service for manufacturing industry

Announcement

Space Quarters

Seed$5.0MOtherOct 17, 2025

Japanese space robotics startup raises $5M seed round for development

Announcement

ZEAL

Series A$20MConsumerOct 2, 2025

IoT-enabled sandbags for boxing fitness. Series A funding to expand the boxing fitness platform.

Announcement

Labol

$21MFintechSep 22, 2025

Challenger bank targeting freelancers raises approximately ¥3.2 billion

Announcement

SAMANSA

Series A$51MConsumerSep 17, 2025

Short film streaming service raises Series A funding

Announcement

Yokohama Vanilla

Series A$2.5MOtherSep 5, 2025

Series A funding to accelerate nationwide expansion, new product development, and organizational strengthening

Announcement

FiT

Growth$10MHealthTechAug 20, 2025

FiT raises ¥1.5B (~$10M) from Kyoto Bank to expand LifeFit health tech platform to 250 locations

Announcement

Omspace Rocket & Exploration Private Limited

Pre-Seed$3.0MOtherJul 18, 2025

Ahmedabad-based space exploration company secures $3M pre-seed funding led by Family Office and Angel Investor

Announcement

IRIS Data Lab

Pre-SeedSaaSJun 2, 2025

Developer of LINE EC service 'Atouch' secures pre-Series A funding led by Japan Post Capital

Announcement

LeadingMark

$11MSaaSFeb 13, 2025

LeadingMark raises 1.62 billion yen and launches MIKIWAME Management product

Announcement

Base Food

$3.7MConsumerMay 28, 2019

Japan-based nutrition complete food startup raises $3.7M for US expansion

Announcement

Cluster

Series B$3.6MOtherSep 12, 2018

Japan-based VR live show platform securing Series B funding to develop proprietary content

Announcement

Recent Articles

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Space BD, a Hub for Space-Related Businesses, Completes Series C Funding Exceeding ¥3.5 Billion - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

Japan-based Space BD, which operates as a business hub connecting companies across the space industry, has closed a Series C funding round exceeding 3.5 billion yen (approximately $24 million). XTech Ventures is reported among the participating investors. Space BD's model centers on supporting space-related enterprises with access, partnerships, and commercial infrastructure. The company plans to use the new capital to accelerate growth as commercial space activity continues to expand in Japan and globally. Furthe…

6/30/2026

Forestdigital, inc. announced that it has received ¥210 million in funding from DG Ventures, Inc., North Pacific Bank,Ltd., Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd., XTech Ventures Co., Ltd. - marketscreener.com

Japan-based Forestdigital, Inc. has announced the completion of a funding round totaling 210 million yen (approximately $1.4 million USD). The round was led by four investors: DG Ventures, North Pacific Bank, Mizuho Capital, and XTech Ventures. The announcement was reported via MarketScreener. Further details about Forestdigital's business model, use of proceeds, or valuation were not disclosed in the available excerpt, though the participation of multiple institutional and bank-affiliated venture arms signals ear…

6/24/2026

Japan FinTech Observer #154. Welcome to the one hundred fifty-fourth… | by Norbert Gehrke | Tokyo FinTech - Medium

The 154th edition of Japan FinTech Observer by Norbert Gehrke on Tokyo FinTech, covering the latest trends and developments in Japan's financial technology landscape.

3/10/2026

XTech Ventures Completes Formation of Third Fund Worth Approximately ¥130 Billion - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

XTech Ventures has successfully completed the formation of its third fund, valued at approximately ¥13 billion. This milestone highlights the firm's continued growth and commitment to investing in innovative startups.

3/9/2026

Smooth Secures Approximately ¥28.5 Billion in Series B Funding Led by Maezawa Fund for Rental Initial Cost Installment Service - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

Smooth, a startup offering installment payment services for rental initial costs, has raised approximately ¥2.85 billion in Series B funding, led by Maezawa Fund, to expand its solutions easing financial burdens on renters.

12/17/2025

Nexta, Provider of Production Management Cloud Service for Manufacturing Industry, Raises 220 Million Yen - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

Nexta, a company offering cloud-based production management services for the manufacturing industry, has successfully raised 220 million yen in funding to support its growth and development.

11/27/2025

Japanese Startup Space Quarters Raises $5M Seed Round for Space Robotics Development - AsiaTechDaily

10/17/2025

Space Quarters Raises USD 5.0 Million in Seed Round to Advance Space Construction Technology - Business Wire

Space Quarters has successfully raised USD 5.0 million in a seed funding round aimed at advancing its space construction technology, marking a significant step forward in the commercial space infrastructure sector.

10/16/2025

ZEAL Advances with IoT Sandbags, Raises ¥2.9 Billion in Series A to Expand Boxing Fitness - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

ZEAL has raised ¥2.9 billion in a Series A funding round to expand its boxing fitness business, leveraging IoT-enabled sandbags to enhance the training experience and scale operations.

10/2/2025

Labol Raises Approximately ¥3.2 Billion for Challenger Bank Initiative Targeting Freelancers - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

Labol has secured approximately ¥3.2 billion in funding to advance its challenger bank initiative aimed at freelancers, signaling growing fintech investment in Japan's independent worker segment.

9/22/2025

Short Film Streaming Service “SAMANSA” Raises ¥7.4 Billion in Series A - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

SAMANSA, a short film streaming service, has successfully raised ¥7.4 billion in its Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone in its growth as a platform dedicated to short-form video content.

9/17/2025

Yokohama Vanilla Raises ¥370 Million in Series A to Accelerate Nationwide Expansion, New Product Development, and Organizational Strengthening - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

Yokohama Vanilla has secured ¥370 million in Series A funding to drive nationwide expansion, develop new products, and strengthen its organization, marking a significant growth milestone.

9/5/2025

FiT, a Health Tech Company, Raises ¥1.5 Billion from Kyoto Bank and Others to Expand “LifeFit” to 250 Locations - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

8/20/2025

Ahmedabad-based Omspace Rocket & Exploration Private Limited, incubated at CrAdLE, the Technology Business Incubator at EDII, has successfully secured $3 million in a pre-seed round, led by a Family Office and an Angel Investor. This funding marks a pi - LinkedIn

Ahmedabad-based Omspace Rocket & Exploration, incubated at CrAdLE (EDII's tech business incubator), has raised $3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by a Family Office and an Angel Investor, marking a significant milestone for the space startup.

7/18/2025

IRIS Data Lab, Developer of LINE EC Service "Atouch," Secures Pre-Series A Funding Led by Japan Post Capital - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

IRIS Data Lab, the company behind LINE-based EC service 'Atouch,' has secured Pre-Series A funding led by Japan Post Capital, marking a key milestone in its growth as a e-commerce platform provider.

6/2/2025

Trademark Applications for 'AI Anime' & 'AI Animation' Launched by Creator's X Anime Studio in Japan - Anime Corner

Creator's X Anime Studio has filed trademark applications in Japan for the terms 'AI Anime' and 'AI Animation,' signaling a move to claim ownership over AI-driven anime production branding.

3/20/2025

LeadingMark Raises 1.62 Billion Yen, Launches New Product “MIKIWAME Management” - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

LeadingMark has successfully raised 1.62 billion yen in funding and announced the launch of its new product 'MIKIWAME Management', expanding its HR tech offerings.

2/13/2025

NEN Price | Price Today, Live Chart, USD converter, Market Capitalization - CryptoRank

CryptoRank provides real-time NEN cryptocurrency price data, including live charts, USD conversion tools, and market capitalization figures to help investors track NEN's market performance.

12/9/2023

Japanese SaaS startup Nulab files for IPO - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

Japanese SaaS startup Nulab has filed for an IPO. The company, known for its collaboration tools, is making moves toward going public on the stock market.

5/25/2022

Japan’s Base Food, nutrition complete food startup, raises $3.7M for US expansion - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

Japan-based complete nutrition food startup Base Food has raised $3.7 million to fund its expansion into the US market, aiming to grow its presence in the health-focused food sector.

5/28/2019

Japan’s Cluster secures $3.6M series B to develop own VR live show content - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

Japanese VR platform Cluster has raised $3.6M in a Series B funding round to develop its own VR live show content, expanding its presence in the virtual entertainment space.

9/12/2018

Investment Signals

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InvestmentEnterpriseSeed95%

Japanese space robotics startup Space Quarters completed a $5M seed funding round for development of space robotics technology.

Source: Japanese Startup Space Quarters Raises $5M Seed Round for Space Robotics Development - AsiaTechDaily
ThesisHealthTech85%

Regional financial institutions like Kyoto Bank are investing in health tech expansion, suggesting institutional confidence in the sector's scalability and unit economics.

Source: FiT, a Health Tech Company, Raises ¥1.5 Billion from Kyoto Bank and Others to Expand “LifeFit” to 250 Locations - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentHealthTechGrowth95%

FiT, a health tech company, raised ¥1.5 billion from Kyoto Bank and others to expand its LifeFit service to 250 locations, indicating significant growth-stage capital availability in health tech.

Source: FiT, a Health Tech Company, Raises ¥1.5 Billion from Kyoto Bank and Others to Expand “LifeFit” to 250 Locations - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentEnterpriseGrowth90%

Space BD, a space business hub platform, completed Series C funding exceeding ¥3.5 billion, indicating significant investor confidence in the space industry ecosystem.

Source: Space BD, a Hub for Space-Related Businesses, Completes Series C Funding Exceeding ¥3.5 Billion - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentConsumer95%

Cluster secured $3.6M in Series B funding to develop VR live show content, indicating investor confidence in virtual entertainment and metaverse experiences.

Source: Japan’s Cluster secures $3.6M series B to develop own VR live show content - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentSaaS85%

Forestdigital, inc. raised ¥210 million (~$1.4M USD) from multiple Japanese VCs and financial institutions including DG Ventures, Mizuho Capital, and XTech Ventures.

Source: Forestdigital, inc. announced that it has received ¥210 million in funding from DG Ventures, Inc., North Pacific Bank,Ltd., Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd., XTech Ventures Co., Ltd. - marketscreener.com
InvestmentEnterprise85%

XTech Ventures has completed formation of its third fund with approximately ¥130 billion in committed capital, indicating significant institutional backing for their investment strategy.

Source: XTech Ventures Completes Formation of Third Fund Worth Approximately ¥130 Billion - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
ThesisSaaS70%

Investment in management/operational software products suggests market opportunity in enterprise workflow and visibility solutions.

Source: LeadingMark Raises 1.62 Billion Yen, Launches New Product “MIKIWAME Management” - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentSaaSGrowth85%

LeadingMark raised 1.62 billion yen, indicating a significant funding milestone for the company's enterprise software platform.

Source: LeadingMark Raises 1.62 Billion Yen, Launches New Product “MIKIWAME Management” - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentSaaS85%

IRIS Data Lab secured pre-Series A funding led by Japan Post Capital for their LINE EC service Atouch, indicating investor confidence in their e-commerce platform solution.

Source: IRIS Data Lab, Developer of LINE EC Service "Atouch," Secures Pre-Series A Funding Led by Japan Post Capital - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
TrendAI / ML65%

Japanese anime studio Creator's X is filing trademarks for 'AI Anime' and 'AI Animation' products, signaling commercial expansion of AI-generated animation technology in the entertainment industry.

Source: Trademark Applications for 'AI Anime' & 'AI Animation' Launched by Creator's X Anime Studio in Japan - Anime Corner
InvestmentSaaSGrowth95%

Japanese SaaS startup Nulab is filing for IPO, indicating successful growth to late-stage maturity and public market readiness.

Source: Japanese SaaS startup Nulab files for IPO - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
TrendConsumer78%

Growing international expansion trend of Asian nutrition/complete food startups into developed markets like the US, indicating market maturity and cross-border investor interest.

Source: Japan’s Base Food, nutrition complete food startup, raises $3.7M for US expansion - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentConsumer92%

Base Food, a Japanese nutrition complete food startup, raised $3.7M to expand into the US market, signaling investor confidence in the global nutrition/meal replacement sector.

Source: Japan’s Base Food, nutrition complete food startup, raises $3.7M for US expansion - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
ThesisConsumer75%

VC interest in specialized streaming platforms focused on underserved content categories beyond mainstream entertainment.

Source: Short Film Streaming Service “SAMANSA” Raises ¥7.4 Billion in Series A - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentConsumer95%

Short film streaming service SAMANSA completed Series A funding round of ¥7.4 billion, indicating investor confidence in niche video streaming platforms.

Source: Short Film Streaming Service “SAMANSA” Raises ¥7.4 Billion in Series A - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
ThesisSaaS80%

Cloud-based production management solutions for the manufacturing industry are attracting significant capital investment.

Source: Nexta, Provider of Production Management Cloud Service for Manufacturing Industry, Raises 220 Million Yen - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentSaaSGrowth85%

Nexta, a production management cloud service provider for manufacturing, raised 220 million yen, indicating investor confidence in manufacturing SaaS solutions.

Source: Nexta, Provider of Production Management Cloud Service for Manufacturing Industry, Raises 220 Million Yen - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
ThesisFintech85%

Strong investor interest in fintech solutions for rental payment flexibility and installment options, indicating a market opportunity in reducing upfront housing costs.

Source: Smooth Secures Approximately ¥28.5 Billion in Series B Funding Led by Maezawa Fund for Rental Initial Cost Installment Service - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)
InvestmentFintech95%

Smooth raised approximately ¥28.5 billion in Series B funding led by Maezawa Fund for their rental initial cost installment service.

Source: Smooth Secures Approximately ¥28.5 Billion in Series B Funding Led by Maezawa Fund for Rental Initial Cost Installment Service - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

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