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Tokyo Century

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Tokyo Century is a major Japanese domestic leasing company.

Investor Profile

Tokyo Century has backed more than 7 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series D, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, United States, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Automotive, Transportation, Biotechnology.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (14%)
  • Series D (14%)
  • Series C (14%)
  • Series F (14%)
  • Private Equity (14%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series B (14%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (71%)
  • United States (14%)
  • Germany (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Automotive
  • Transportation
  • Biotechnology
  • Cyber Security
  • Internet Of Things
  • Security
  • Aerospace
  • Air Transportation
  • Drones
  • Robotics
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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 Tokyo Century frequently co-invest with?

Avala Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 1
b2venture
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 1
JAFCO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
DB Schenker
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Essen
Co-Investments: 1
BlackRock
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Plug and Play
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Co-Investments: 1
Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 1
Airbus Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Continental
Europe, Niedersachsen, Germany, Hanover
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Tokyo Century often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Tokyo Century?

KAICO

Nishiku, Fukuoka, Japan

KAICO is a biotechnology company that provides hard-expressing proteins to develop drugs with a silkworm-baculovirus expression system.

Alternative MedicineBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalProduct Research
Series BApr 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,765,766
Trende

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Trende is a renewable energy company that offers smart solar power generation, energy storage, and retail electricity services.

EnergyRenewable EnergyRetail
Series UnknownMar 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,207,183
Terra Motors

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Terra Motors is an electric car manufacturing company that utilizes IoT and digitally connecting EV mobility.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleManufacturing
Series CJun 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $28,000,000
Spiber

Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan

Spiber is a biotech company that utilizes microbial fermentation technology to develop Brewed Protein from plant-based sugars.

Advanced MaterialsBioinformaticsBiotechnologyBuilding MaterialLife ScienceSustainability
Private EquitySep 8, 2021
Amount Raised: $221,369,406
Volocopter

Bruchsal, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Volocopter is an urban air mobility company that develops eco-friendly air taxis to transport people.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesRoboticsTransportation
Series DMar 3, 2021
Amount Raised: $242,138,626
QD Laser, Inc.

Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

QD Laser is a developer of quantum dot laser technology designed to offer high performance semiconductor lasers.

LaserSemiconductor
Series FAug 10, 2018
Amount Raised: $15,855,693
Trillium Secure

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Trillium provides in-vehicle cybersecurity protection for connected vehicles.

AutomotiveCyber SecurityInternet of ThingsSecurityTransportation
Series AJul 4, 2018
Amount Raised: $11,000,000