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The Hokkoku Bank

Asia, Ishikawa, Japan, Kanazawa

Description

The Hokkoku Bank provides banking and leasing services.

Investor Profile

The Hokkoku Bank has backed more than 18 startups, with 15 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Apps.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (83%)
  • Series C (11%)
  • Series A (6%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Apps
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Internet
  • Information Technology
  • Information Services
  • Real Estate
  • Small And Medium Businesses
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Who does The Hokkoku Bank frequently co-invest with?

Japan Finance Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Mizuho Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
The Kiyo Bank
Asia, Wakayama, Japan, Wakayama
Co-Investments: 2
Higashi-Nippon Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
MUFG Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Shizuoka Bank
Asia, Shizuoka, Japan, Shizuoka-shi
Co-Investments: 4
Bank of Fukuoka
Asia, Fukuoka, Japan, Fukuoka
Co-Investments: 2
Shoko Chukin Bank
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
JA Mitsui Leasing
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by The Hokkoku Bank?

Penetrator

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Penetrator transforms the real estate market with space technology, tackling transaction issues and forming landslide observation systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Real EstateReal Estate InvestmentSatellite Communication
Debt FinancingDec 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,948,744
Smooth

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Smooth is a financial services company that provides initial cost installment payment solutions for real estate rental contracts.

FinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsReal Estate
Debt FinancingDec 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,174,512
Sharing Energy

Shimbashi, Tokyo, Japan

Sharing Energy supports distributed resources like residential solar systems to drive prosumer-led energy innovation and sustainability.

Electrical DistributionEnergySolarSustainability
Debt FinancingDec 12, 2025
Compass

Hyogo, Hokkaido, Japan

Compass operates an online consultation platform intended to provide career guidance.

Career PlanningHuman ResourcesIT ManagementManagement Consulting
Debt FinancingDec 5, 2025
Ascend

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Ascend is a logistics technology company that provides transportation management system Logix and consulting services.

ConsultingLogisticsProfessional ServicesSaaSService IndustryTransportation
Debt FinancingNov 13, 2025
iYell

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

iYell is an IT company that offers cloud-based mortgage platform, business housing, and financial support services.

Affiliate MarketingContentCRMFinancial ServicesMarketingReal EstateSocial MediaTask Management
Debt FinancingNov 11, 2025
Neautech

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Neautech is an application that offers online beauty experiences as well as influences beauty products.

AppsBeautyInternet
Debt FinancingOct 17, 2025
Emole

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Emole is a platform that connects content creators with viewers through short drama content, offering a variety of engaging stories.

AppsContentDigital EntertainmentVideo
Debt FinancingOct 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,516,815
Samansa

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Samansa is a film production company that offers planning, production, and distribution of telefilms, dramas, and short series.

Film DistributionFilm ProductionVideo
Debt FinancingSep 17, 2025
Media Aid

Shibuya, Kanagawa, Japan

Media Aid is an advertising agency that provides recruitment, marketing, web creation, and SNS management services

AdvertisingMarketingRecruitingSNSWeb Apps
Debt FinancingAug 7, 2025

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