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Money Forward Venture Partners

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Money Forward Venture Partners operates HIRAC FUND, a seed fund specializing in seed and early-stage startups.

Investor Profile

Money Forward Venture Partners has backed more than 15 startups, with 13 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Service Industry, Software.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (47%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Series B (7%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (93%)
  • United States (7%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Service Industry
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Public Transportation
  • Transportation
  • Internet
  • Advertising
  • Art
  • Digital Media
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Who does Money Forward Venture Partners frequently co-invest with?

SMBC Venture Capital
SMBC Venture Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
W ventures
W ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
ANRI
ANRI
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Globis Capital Partners
Globis Capital Partners
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
JAFCO
JAFCO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
DCM Ventures
DCM Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Eight Roads Ventures Japan
Eight Roads Ventures Japan
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
B Dash Ventures
B Dash Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
DIMENSION
DIMENSION
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Coral Capital
Coral Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Money Forward Venture Partners often collaborate with?

KP
Kush Patel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AA
Austen Allred
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
GC
Greg Castle
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
HP
Harsh Patel
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
CJ
Craig Jamal Lewis
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1
JH
James Hawkins
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CB
Chris Bakke
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Money Forward Venture Partners?

bellFace

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

bellFace is an IT company that offers an AI application for sales and a mobile app that visualizes the sales process.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Small and Medium BusinessesTelecommunications
Series UnknownJan 19, 2026
Amount Raised: $4,750,037
CI Partners

Osaka, Osaka, Japan

CI Partners mission is to "eliminate the word 'disability' from this country," and with the message "Everyone is a star."

Series BDec 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,567,641
Manpuku Holdings

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Manpuku Holdings is a food and beverage company that specializes in sushi, yakiniku, fried chicken, bento, and rice balls.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingHospitalityRestaurants
Series CDec 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,222,981
Opt Fit

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Opt Fit is a fitness industry that provides fitness, wellness and health-care services.

FitnessHealth CareWellness
Series BNov 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,226,726
eSep

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

eSep specializes in developing membrane-based separation technology.

Management ConsultingSalesWeb Design
Series UnknownNov 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,790,577
Trustart

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Trustart is a real estate company that offers research, big data analytics, monitoring, and SaaS solutions for companies.

Big DataInformation TechnologyReal EstateSaaS
Series UnknownAug 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,787,976
ARCS

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

ARCS specializes in developing assisted reproductive medical devices using robotics and artificial intelligence technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Medical DeviceRobotic Process Automation (RPA)
SeedMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,820,548
AiCAN

Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

AiCAN provides system planning and development, data analysis, IT, and consulting services related to child welfare.

AnalyticsChildrenInformation TechnologySocial Impact
Series UnknownApr 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,259,857
MagicPod Japan

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

MagicPod is an AI test automation platform that provides automation cloud service through AI technology on mobile and website.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Developer PlatformInformation TechnologyMachine LearningMeeting SoftwareMessagingSoftware
Series BApr 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,501,928
Pick You

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Pick You is an internet company that offers a marketplace to facilitate item purchase directly from popular Instagram users.

B2CE-CommerceFashionInternetMarketplace
SeedApr 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,534,201

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