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Cool Japan Fund

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Cool Japan Fund is a private equity fund that provides various enterprises with financial resources.

Investor Profile

Cool Japan Fund has backed more than 8 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Series E rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, Singapore, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Content, Cooking.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (38%)
  • Series C (25%)
  • Series E (13%)
  • Private Equity (13%)
  • Series B (13%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (50%)
  • Singapore (25%)
  • United States (13%)
  • Germany (13%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Content
  • Cooking
  • Food Delivery
  • Internet
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Video Editing
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Rental
  • Subscription Service
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FAQ

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Who does Cool Japan Fund frequently co-invest with?

Amazon
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 1
Circularity Capital
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 1
Korelya Capital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
GS Growth
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Raine Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Liberty Media
North America, Colorado, United States, Englewood
Co-Investments: 1
Comcast Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Augmentum Fintech
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Energy Impact Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Redpoint
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Cool Japan Fund?

COOLMATE

Ho Chi Minh City, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam

Coolmate: Vietnamese menswear brand offering sportswear, office wear & casual styles. Shop online via their website & e-commerce platforms

E-CommerceFashionMarketplaceRetail TechnologyShopping
Series CNov 3, 2025
Carro

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Carro is an online used car marketplace that provides services for purchasing vehicles with financing options and insurance.

AutomotiveE-Commerce PlatformsMarketplace
Series UnknownSep 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
Vpon Holdings

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Vpon Holdings is an AI big data analysis and advertising company.

AdvertisingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataMachine Learning
Series BMar 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Funding Societies

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Funding Societies is a digital finance platform that provides short-term financing to SMEs through an online marketplace.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechFunding PlatformLending
Series UnknownDec 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
KKday

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

KKday is an e-commerce platform that connects travelers with local experiences.

E-CommerceLeisureTourismTravel
Series UnknownDec 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
Grover

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Grover offers technology subscriptions that enable customers to rent tech products on a monthly basis instead of purchasing them.

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceRentalSubscription Service
Series UnknownJul 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $54,574,369
DAIZ

Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, Japan

DAIZ produces and sells plant-based meat, 'Miracle Meat' which uses germinated soybeans by the proprietary 'Ochiai Germination Method.'

Alternative ProteinFood and BeverageFood Processing
Series COct 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $47,638,538
Spiber

Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan

Spiber is a biotech company that utilizes microbial fermentation technology to develop Brewed Protein from plant-based sugars.

Advanced MaterialsBioinformaticsBiotechnologyBuilding MaterialLife ScienceSustainability
Private EquitySep 8, 2021
Amount Raised: $221,369,406
Clozette Group

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

The Clozette Group operates an award-winning ecosystem anchored on lifestyle trends and contemporary culture.

BeautyDigital MediaFashionPublishingShoppingSocial Media
Series CApr 9, 2019
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Tastemade

Santa Monica, California, United States

Tastemade is a media company that engages a global audience on all major digital, mobile, and streaming television platforms.

ContentCookingFood DeliveryInternetMedia and EntertainmentVideo Editing
Series EOct 17, 2018
Amount Raised: $35,000,000