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Hakuhodo

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Hakuhodo is an advertising and marketing firm that focuses on designing brand identity and business strategies for clients.

Investor Profile

Hakuhodo has backed more than 4 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series C, Post Ipo Equity, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Marketing, Employment, Finance.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series C (25%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (25%)
  • Seed (25%)
  • Series B (25%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (75%)
  • India (25%)

Industry Focus

  • Marketing
  • Employment
  • Finance
  • Financial Services
  • Human Resources
  • Saas
  • Security
  • Sharing Economy
  • Task Management
  • Mobile
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Who does Hakuhodo frequently co-invest with?

OC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Pegasus Tech Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Co-Investments: 1
Gumi
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Shinsei Corporate Investment
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Otemachi
Co-Investments: 1
transcosmos Japan
Asia, Kanagawa, Japan, Shibuya
Co-Investments: 1
Gumi Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Sega
North America, California, United States, Irvine
Co-Investments: 1
GHV Accelerator
Asia, Haryana, India, Gurgaon
Co-Investments: 1
Eight Roads Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Hakuhodo?

Fermecutes

Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan

Fermecutes is a food production firm that specializes in production of edible proteins using natto bacteria and sustainable methods.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic Food
SeedJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,709,083
Towing

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Towing is an agricultural company that provides farming, manufacturing, and recycling services.

AgricultureFarmingManufacturingRecycling
Series BMay 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,383,715
DaveAI

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

DaveAI is a Sociograph’s patent pending artificial intelligence platform

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataE-CommerceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMachine LearningMarketingSoftware
SeedAug 26, 2024
Metaps Inc.

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Metaps is engaged in three businesses: finance business, marketing business and the DX support business.

EmploymentFinanceFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesMarketingSaaSSecuritySharing EconomyTask Management
Series CFeb 11, 2015
Amount Raised: $36,000,000
KLab

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

KLab is a planning, developing, and operating online mobile games.

MobilePC GamesVideo Games
Post Ipo EquityJul 19, 2013
Amount Raised: $9,300,000