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AI investors in Japan

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing an AI company in Japan in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

See all 172 →The top 25
172investors on the list+1 this week
4,129cheques in 12 months-13% against the market
$11Mmedian round they joined+43% against the market median
95%wrote a cheque in 12 months
41%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1TechstarsDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,989$1.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  2. 2500 GlobalDeploying nowAngel · United States2,140$3.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3Andreessen HorowitzDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,661$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4New Enterprise AssociatesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,610$34Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  6. 6Khosla VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,128$26Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7GaingelsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States1,010$8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8Google for StartupsDeploying nowAccelerator · United States811$1.4Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  9. 9Goldman SachsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States758$73Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10AntlerDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom729$1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  11. 11Salesforce VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States649$26Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  12. 12CitibankDeploying nowGrowth equity · United States566$20Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13Tengxun TouziDeploying nowVC firm · China553$50Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14HSGDeploying nowVC firm · Hong Kong SAR China498$31Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  15. 15B CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States495$14Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16Mitsubishi UFJ CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan493$4.7Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  17. 17Global Brain CorporationDeploying nowVC firm · Japan480$7.6Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  18. 18GSRDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom453$6Mmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  19. 19Lux CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States445$30Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  20. 20SMBC Venture CapitalDeploying nowInvestment bank · Japan443$5.1Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  21. 21DCM VenturesDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States433$16Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  22. 22Mizuho CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan397$6.5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  23. 23Crosslink CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States381$10Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  24. 24East VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Singapore367$2.8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  25. 25SBI InvestmentDeploying nowVC firm · Japan330$8.7Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
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Quick answers about AI investors in Japan

Who are the most active AI investors in Japan?

By cheques observed, the most active are Techstars, 500 Global, Andreessen Horowitz, New Enterprise Associates and Plug and Play.

How many AI investors in Japan are there?

172 are on record. 95% made an investment in the last 12 months and 41% have led a round.

Which stages do AI investors in Japan back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (25%) and Series A (24%).

How big are the rounds AI investors in Japan join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $8.7M.

Which sectors do AI investors in Japan back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Biotech.

Which AI investors in Japan lead the most rounds?

Andreessen Horowitz (114 led), New Enterprise Associates (73 led) and Khosla Ventures (57 led).

Where are AI investors in Japan based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (15), Japan (5) and the United Kingdom (2).

What have AI investors in Japan invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Ocient (Series C, Nov 2026, with In-Q-Tel), T-Therapeutics (Series B, Nov 2026, with Tengxun Touzi) and Soter Insure (Series B, Nov 2026, with SBI Group).

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