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Mint

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Higashi

Description

Mint is a venture capital firm offering pre-seed investments for startups.

Investor Profile

Mint has backed more than 8 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Content Creators, Generative AI.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series Unknown (25%)
  • Series A (25%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Content Creators
  • Generative Ai
  • Music
  • File Sharing
  • Ios
  • Mobile
  • Video Chat
  • Construction
  • Mobile Apps
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Mint frequently co-invest with?

Carbide Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
SMBC Venture Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
East Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Nissay Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
W ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 1
Ceres
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Deepcore
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Money Forward Venture Partners
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
iSGS Investment Works
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Mint often collaborate with?

Nobuhiro Ariyasu
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
Kazuomi Kaneto
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
PR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Mint?

LiftBase

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

LiftBase is a human resources company that offers recruiting structures using AI and social data.

SeedJun 30, 2025
Airato

Miyagi, Hokkaido, Japan

Airato is a radiotherapy provider that uses artificial intelligence to develop radiation therapy and other medical devices.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMedicalTherapeutics
SeedJun 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,179,396
Knowhere

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Knowhere is a company that applies high-performance AI to sports.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftwareSports
Series UnknownApr 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,370,955
Respo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Respo is a service that enables people to save money by buying things at a discount.

SeedFeb 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $786,113
Sky Link Technologies

Hyogo, Hokkaido, Japan

Sky Link Technologies specializes in the establishment of new technologies for the improvement of people's convenience.

SeedOct 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $347,834
PICK

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

PICK is a startup that provides a digital transformation platform for the real estate and construction industries.

ConstructionMobile AppsReal Estate
Series AAug 26, 2024
SOUNDRAW

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

SOUNDRAW is an AI royalty-free music generator for video creators.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Content CreatorsGenerative AIMusic
Series UnknownMar 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Nagisa

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Nagisa provides several smartphone apps like slide movie and livre.

File SharingiOSMobileVideo Chat
Series ADec 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,715,411