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i-nest capital

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

i-nest capital is a venture capital firm that incubates emerging startups in Japan.

Investor Profile

i-nest capital has backed more than 7 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Recycling, Content, Digital Entertainment.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (57%)
  • Seed (29%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (71%)
  • United States (29%)

Industry Focus

  • Recycling
  • Content
  • Digital Entertainment
  • Public Relations
  • Video
  • Banking
  • Financial Services
  • Blockchain
  • Fintech
  • Virtual Currency
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Who does i-nest capital frequently co-invest with?

W inc.
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
KEPPLE Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Gree
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
SEPTENI HOLDINGS Japan
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Impact Science Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Scrum Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Hakuhodo DY Ventures
Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato
Co-Investments: 2
CyberAgent Capital
Asia, Kanagawa, Japan, Shibuya
Co-Investments: 1
Estore
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
D4V
Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does i-nest capital often collaborate with?

Sadoshima Youhei
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
Matsuoka Tsuyoshi
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
TK
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by i-nest capital?

Funova

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Fanova is a consulting company that provides OMO fitness gyms, direct management of fitness facilities, and media construction.

ConsultingFitnessInternet
Series UnknownMar 30, 2026
Gaianixx

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Gaianixx is a manufacturing company that conducts research and develops new technologies to advance the semiconductor sector.

ManufacturingProduct ResearchSemiconductor
Series CMar 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $12,717,388
HiJoJo Partners

Nishi, Tokyo, Japan

HiJoJo Partners is a distribution of unicorn target funds.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial Services
Series BFeb 26, 2026
Amount Raised: $6,415,994
Sukidayo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Sukidayo is a startup company that offers social services related to family and workshops for individuals, companies, and governments.

ConsultingFamilyMarketingSocialTraining
SeedJan 14, 2026
Amount Raised: $536,535
Shaperon

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Shaperon offers software to support corporate activities including the development of SaaS for the pharmaceutical and medical industries.

MedicalPharmaceuticalSaaSSoftware
Series BJan 13, 2026
Amount Raised: $3,967,592
SocialGood App

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

SocialGood App offers access to high-growth crypto assets without requiring any monetary investment from users.

AppsBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTech
Series BDec 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,641,866
Tailor

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Tailor is a no-code headless ERP platform helping retail businesses unify tools, marketplaces, and teams on one system.

ConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware
Series ANov 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Things

Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan

Things offer product development and various information such as CAD, drawings, parts configuration, and price information.

CADProduct DesignProduct Management
SeedJul 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,214,698
Wunderbar

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Wunderbar provides intellectual property along with branding and marketing services.

Brand MarketingIntellectual PropertyMarketingRetail
Series AJun 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,452,744
Utoniq

Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

Utoniq specializes in developing and operating platforms for artists and business development in the media and content industries.

Digital MediaInformation TechnologyMedia and EntertainmentSoftwareWeb Hosting
Series AMay 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,572,054

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