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MPower Partners

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

MPower Partners empower bold, globally-minded entrepreneurs providing tech-enabled solutions to societal challenges.

Investor Profile

MPower Partners has backed more than 15 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series C, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical, Software.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

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

Country Focus

  • Japan (87%)
  • United States (13%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Child Care
  • Consulting
  • Analytics
  • Computer
  • Internet Of Things
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FAQ

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

Who does MPower Partners frequently co-invest with?

Spiral Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
SMBC Venture Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Global Brain Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Mizuho Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
JAFCO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Shizuoka Capital
Asia, Shizuoka, Japan, Shimizu
Co-Investments: 2
Salesforce Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 1
DIMENSION
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Coral Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does MPower Partners often collaborate with?

AT
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
RO
Europe, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
BM
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
David Baran
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by MPower Partners?

Sakana AI

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Sakana AI is a research-oriented artificial intelligence company that develops biologically inspired and nature-driven AI architectures.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIInformation Technology
Series BNov 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $129,281,563
Transcelestial Technologies

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Transcelestial is a laser communications startup that provides point-to-point wireless communication network.

Communications InfrastructureOptical CommunicationSatellite CommunicationWireless
Series UnknownNov 11, 2025
Japan Cyber Defense

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Japan Cyber Defense is a security-based company that protects national infrastructure and organizations against cyberattacks.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPenetration Testing
SeedNov 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,498,042
Ichirou

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Ichirou provides digital senior care support services that connect elderly people with caretakers.

Elder CareElderlyHealth CareNursing and Residential Care
Series BSep 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,664,247
bgrass

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

bgrass is a consultation support platform for women working in the IT industry that also offers staffing and recruitment services.

Career PlanningConsultingInformation TechnologyOnline PortalsSocial EntrepreneurshipWomen's
SeedAug 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $846,026
NaLaLys

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

NaLaLys is a business consulting firm that provides management, distribution, research, and consulting services.

ConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,738,427
EX-Fusion

Osaka, Osaka, Japan

EX-Fusion develops the first commercial laser based nuclear fusion reactor for power generation.

Clean EnergyEnergyLaserNuclear
Series AJun 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,032,120
Lisse

Sarugaku, Tokyo, Japan

Lisse is a legal tech firm that offers an AI-based software application for law support to companies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareLegalLegal Tech
Series CApr 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,950,160
SHE

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

SHE is a life coaching agency that offers content, training, and job acquisition support, empowering individuals to develop creative skills.

Career PlanningContentTraining
Series CFeb 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $11,533,493
HERALBONY

Morioka, Iwate, Japan

HERALBONY is an art organization that uses art to challenge stereotypes about people with disabilities and create a new culture.

ArtCreative AgencyEvents
Series UnknownJan 31, 2025