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Development Bank of Japan

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Development Bank of Japan provides investment banking and loan services to domestic and international clients.

Investor Profile

Development Bank of Japan has backed more than 18 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series Unknown, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, United States, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Media and Entertainment, Biotechnology, Health Care.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (33%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series D (11%)
  • Private Equity (6%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (6%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Corporate Round (6%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (61%)
  • United States (28%)
  • Singapore (6%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Media And Entertainment
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Aerospace
  • Drones
  • Renewable Energy
  • E-commerce
  • Electronics
  • Information Technology
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Who does Development Bank of Japan frequently co-invest with?

Dentsu Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Global Brain Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Globis Capital Partners
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
JIC Venture Growth Investments
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Marunouchi
Co-Investments: 2
DIMENSION
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Mitsubishi Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Japan Post Investment
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Eight Roads Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment (021 Fund)
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Development Bank of Japan?

SEED

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

SEED accumulated technologies and gained customer trust through development of contact lenses.

Health Care
Post Ipo DebtMar 31, 2026
Tokyu Corporation

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Tokyu Corporation introduce the list of executives, business organization, year map, head office map and company information (e-BOOK).

Debt FinancingMar 31, 2026
Rapidus

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Rapidus is a manufacturing company that develops the next generation of logic semiconductors used in computing.

ElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignProduct ResearchSemiconductor
Corporate RoundFeb 27, 2026
Amount Raised: $1,716,720,760
Quali

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Quali develops products and solutions for microsurgery to address medical challenges and improve quality of life.

Series AFeb 6, 2026
Amount Raised: $11,486,757
CesiumAstro

Austin, Texas, United States

CesiumAstro provides out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Series CFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $270,000,000
Heirloom

Brisbane, California, United States

Heirloom is a provider of direct air capture technology to enhance the natural process of CO2 absorption from the atmosphere.

Carbon CaptureMineralMining TechnologySustainability
UndisclosedDec 2, 2025
Tenchijin

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Tenchijin is a space tech company that uses satellite data for land evaluation, helping businesses to make informed decisions.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataMachine Learning
Series BSep 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,734,626
BW LPG

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

BW LPG is an owner and operator of LPG carriers.

Oil and GasShippingTransportation
Post Ipo DebtJul 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $595,000,000
Utaite

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Utaite is an operator of an entertainment platform that focuses on planning, production, and development of entertainment content.

Content CreatorsMedia and EntertainmentMusicVideo
Series BMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $51,885,744
AMI

Minamata, Kumamoto, Japan

AMI specializes in the manufactuing, rental service, and sales of medical devices.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series CMar 24, 2025

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