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Shoko Chukin Bank

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Shoko Chukin Bank is a financial company offering personal banking services.

Investor Profile

Shoko Chukin Bank has backed more than 92 startups, with 25 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 19 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, Singapore, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (67%)
  • Series Unknown (12%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Seed (3%)
  • Series A (3%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (2%)
  • Series D (1%)
  • Corporate Round (1%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (97%)
  • Singapore (2%)
  • Canada (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Information Technology
  • Internet
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Apps
  • Robotics
  • Saas
  • Manufacturing
  • Task Management
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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 Shoko Chukin Bank frequently co-invest with?

Japan Finance Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 27
Mizuho Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 18
SMBC Venture Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 8
Mizuho Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 8
Kiraboshi Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 5
Resona Bank
Asia, Osaka, Japan, Osaka
Co-Investments: 20
MUFG Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 10
Shizuoka Bank
Asia, Shizuoka, Japan, Shizuoka-shi
Co-Investments: 6
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 5
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 18

Which angels does Shoko Chukin Bank often collaborate with?

TN
Asia, Osaka, Japan, Osaka
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Shoko Chukin Bank?

Luup

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Luup is a micromobility company that provides shared e-scooters and e-bikes.

AppsE-CommerceElectric VehicleInternetMobile AppsTransportation
Debt FinancingNov 27, 2025
Turing

Higashi-shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan

Turing develops and manufactures autonomous vehicles.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleManufacturing
Debt FinancingNov 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $35,552,430
Estie

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Estie is a real estate tech company that offers algorithms for rent estimation and quantitative indicators.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningPropTechReal Estate
Debt FinancingNov 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,220,972
Grooves

Minato, Chiba, Japan

Grooves is a social recruiting organization that offers an online B2B platform for recruiting professionals and marketing products.

E-CommerceEmploymentHuman ResourcesRecruitingSoftware
Series UnknownNov 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,969,159
Shippio

Shibaura, Tokyo, Japan

Shippio is a cargo and freight company that offers a wide range of collective international logistics arrangements and management solutions.

LogisticsTask ManagementTransportationWarehousing
Debt FinancingOct 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,978,476
Hokan

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Hokan is an InsurTech company that provides SaaS systems, CRM tools, and cloud-based systems for the insurance industry.

InsuranceManagement ConsultingSaaS
Debt FinancingOct 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,544,246
CLAS

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

CLAS is an e-commerce store that offers rental and subscription service of furniture and home appliances for individuals and corporations.

Internet
Debt FinancingOct 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,037,806
Commune

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Commune is a developer of a platform that supports connections, community building, and customers between organizations and people.

CRMDeveloper PlatformInformation Technology
Debt FinancingSep 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,128,465
Landit

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Landit manages transportation infrastructure and real estate technology firms.

ConstructionInfrastructureParking
Debt FinancingAug 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,610,016
MerryBiz

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Merrybiz is a Virtual Accounting Assistant for outsourcing all accounting needs and focusing on core business.

Career PlanningHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
UndisclosedAug 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,356,337