Asahi Media Lab Ventures

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Asahi Media Lab Ventures is a Tokyo and Silicon Valley based Venture Capital arm of the Asahi Media Group.

Investor Profile

Asahi Media Lab Ventures has backed more than 8 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in United States, Japan.
Strong thematic focus on Digital Media, Messaging, Social Media.

Stage Focus

Seed (50%)
Series A (38%)
Convertible Note (13%)

Country Focus

United States (63%)
Japan (38%)

Industry Focus

Digital Media
Messaging
Social Media
Sports
Banking
Financial Services
Fintech
Gamification
Gaming
Internet

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who does Asahi Media Lab Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Paxion Capital Partners

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

Co-Investments: 1

Claytonia Capital

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

Mirae Asset Venture Investment

Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam

Co-Investments: 1

Y Combinator

North America, California, United States, Mountain View

Co-Investments: 2

Citius

Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Co-Investments: 1

Bias Capital

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

1984 Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

Quest Ventures

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Co-Investments: 1

Innovation Global Capital

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 2

Alumni Ventures

North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester

Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Asahi Media Lab Ventures often collaborate with?

Kenji Niwa

North America, California, United States

Shared Deals: 1

Ed Zander

Shared Deals: 1

Andrey Doronichev

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Shared Deals: 1

Peter Treadway

North America, New York, United States, New York

Shared Deals: 1

William Hockey

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Shared Deals: 1

Larry Fitzgerald

North America, Arizona, United States

Shared Deals: 1

Mo Bamba

Shared Deals: 1

Andre Iguodala

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Shared Deals: 1

Ankur Nagpal

North America, New York, United States, New York

Shared Deals: 2

Frank Strauss

North America, Michigan, United States, Metropolitan

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Asahi Media Lab Ventures?

Rayout

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Rayout is a business consulting company that provides creative content development, recruitment videos, and web production services.

Creative AgencyTrainingVideoWeb Design

Series AOct 20, 2025

Amount Raised: $962,668

Waku

Takahashi, Okayama, Japan

Waku is a manufacturing company that specializes in the research and development of organic fertilizers for the agriculture industry.

AgTechChemicalManufacturing

SeedJul 31, 2025

Amount Raised: $1,209,993

Anaguma

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Anaguma is a software management company that develops and handles social networking app.

AdvertisingBusiness DevelopmentMarketingSustainability

Series AJul 8, 2025

Nagaku

Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Nagaku is a web magazine that publishes about culture along with web development, PR, marketing, and consulting services.

ConsultingMarketingPublic RelationsPublishingWeb Development

SeedFeb 27, 2025

Amount Raised: $934,202

Philduct

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Philduct is an oral tech company that provides a transparent mouthpiece orthodontic service DPERAL for dental care.

BeautyDentalHealth Care

Series AOct 2, 2024

Amount Raised: $2,046,685

Oxygen

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Financial platform for the 21st century - providing digital natives, creators & entrepreneurs consumer & business banking in a single app.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTech

Series ADec 21, 2020

Amount Raised: $17,000,000

Legionfarm

San Francisco, California, United States

Legionfarm connects gamers with professional players for in-game training and companionship.

GamificationGamingInternet

SeedApr 9, 2020

Amount Raised: $4,020,000

San Francisco, California, United States

ON is an enterprise AI platform trusted for consumer engagement by brands in retail and sports.

Digital MediaMessagingSocial MediaSports

Convertible NoteMar 3, 2020

Amount Raised: $10,500,000

Snaq me

Chuo, Hokkaido, Japan

Snaq me is a personalized subscription service for Guilt Free snacks that do not feel guilty when eaten.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood DeliveryManagement ConsultingSnack Food

SeedMay 28, 2019

Amount Raised: $1,828,872

Omniscience Corporation

Palo Alto, California, United States

Omniscience Corporation provides underwriting automation and risk intelligence.

ComputerEnterpriseHomeland SecurityInsurTechSoftware

Series AMay 22, 2019

Amount Raised: $11,000,000

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Investor Profile

Investment Focus Highlights

Stage Focus

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Industry Focus

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Asahi Media Lab Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Which angels does Asahi Media Lab Ventures often collaborate with?

What are some of recent deals done by Asahi Media Lab Ventures?

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