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ZenShin Capital

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

Description

ZenShin Capital provides venture capital to companies that deal with customers in Japan.

Investor Profile

ZenShin Capital has backed more than 15 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series B, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Mobile, Internet, Software.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (47%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Series D (13%)
  • Series A (13%)
  • Series C (7%)
  • Series E (7%)

Country Focus

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

Industry Focus

  • Mobile
  • Internet
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Advertising
  • Advertising Platforms
  • Business Intelligence
  • Digital Media
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Who does ZenShin Capital frequently co-invest with?

Startup Capital Ventures
Startup Capital Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Third Wave Digital
Third Wave Digital
North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills
Co-Investments: 2
Kleiner Perkins
Kleiner Perkins
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Wavemaker Partners
Wavemaker Partners
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Artis Ventures (AV)
Artis Ventures (AV)
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
GoAhead Ventures
GoAhead Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Gold Hill Capital
Gold Hill Capital
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Co-Investments: 2
Simon Equity Partners
Simon Equity Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Anthem Venture Partners
Anthem Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 2
Crescendo Ventures
Crescendo Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does ZenShin Capital often collaborate with?

GS
Greg Steiner
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
Dave Goldberg
Dave Goldberg
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Akiko Fujikawa
Akiko Fujikawa
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
TH
Taku Harada
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
DD
Don Dodge
North America, Florida, United States, Naples
Shared Deals: 1
WW
William Woodward
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
JL
Jeff Lo
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
ML
Michael Lum
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
ET
Emi Takemura
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
AC
Alfred Chuang
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by ZenShin Capital?

VideoAmp

Los Angeles, California, United States

VideoAmp is a software and data company that provides measurement and optimization tools for the advertising ecosystem.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsBusiness IntelligenceDigital MediaTV
Series ANov 11, 2015
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Iotera

San Francisco, California, United States

Iotera was a wireless IoT networking company. It was acquired by ring.com in 2017 which was subsequently acquired by Amazon in 2018

Consumer ElectronicsHardwareInternet of ThingsWireless
SeedMay 25, 2015
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Iotera

San Francisco, California, United States

Iotera was a wireless IoT networking company. It was acquired by ring.com in 2017 which was subsequently acquired by Amazon in 2018

Consumer ElectronicsHardwareInternet of ThingsWireless
SeedFeb 25, 2015
Amount Raised: $1,400,000
VideoAmp

Los Angeles, California, United States

VideoAmp is a software and data company that provides measurement and optimization tools for the advertising ecosystem.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsBusiness IntelligenceDigital MediaTV
SeedDec 12, 2014
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
Strikingly

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Strikingly is an online platform empowering individuals & businesses to build mobile-optimized websites and stores.

InternetMobileWeb Design
SeedApr 1, 2014
Strikingly

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Strikingly is an online platform empowering individuals & businesses to build mobile-optimized websites and stores.

InternetMobileWeb Design
SeedApr 29, 2013
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Peatix

New York, New York, United States

Peatix is a event registration platform that provides organizers with the tools to create, promote, and sell out events.

E-CommerceEvent ManagementSaaSSoftware
SeedJul 13, 2012
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
HackerRank

Mountain View, California, United States

HackerRank provides a platform that helps companies to evaluate technical skills and create opportunities.

EmploymentRecruitingService IndustrySkill Assessment
Series ASep 28, 2011
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Jasper Design Automation

Mountain View, California, United States

Jasper Design is an electronic design automation company developing verification system that provides bug detection and debugging solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingElectronic Design Automation (EDA)ElectronicsHardwareMachine LearningSoftwareTraining
Series DFeb 18, 2009
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
BlueRoads

San Mateo, California, United States

BlueRoads provides a closed-loop system with built-in methodology enabling vendors and partners to collaborate.

Enterprise SoftwareSales
Series EMay 27, 2008
Amount Raised: $6,000,000

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