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B2B investors in Japan

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing a B2B company in Japan in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

See all 25 →The top 25
25investors on the list-2 this week
1,068cheques in 12 months-17% against the market
$5Mmedian round they joined-37% against the market median
100%wrote a cheque in 12 months
52%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1500 GlobalDeploying nowAngel · United States2,140$3.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3Insight PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States765$40Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4Mitsubishi UFJ CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan493$4.7Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5Global Brain CorporationDeploying nowVC firm · Japan480$7.6Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  6. 6Mizuho CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan397$6.5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7IVCDeploying nowVC firm · Taiwan282$3.3Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  8. 8Vertex VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Mexico267$15Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  9. 9Japan Finance CorporationDeploying nowInvestment firm · Japan247$2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10Nissay CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan221$3.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11Eight Roads VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Bermuda219$25Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12Mizuho Corporate BankDeploying nowVC firm · Japan217$9.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13DNX VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States149$5Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  14. 14Genesia VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Japan125$1.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  15. 15Sumitomo Mitsui Banking CorporationDeploying nowVC firm · Japan124$11Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16NTT DOCOMO VenturesDeploying nowAccelerator · Japan115$12Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  17. 17Samurai IncubateDeploying nowVC firm · Japan95$1.9Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  18. 18Globis Capital PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · Japan86$8.4Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  19. 19Lotte VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea76$2.1Mmedian roundJan 2026last seen
  20. 20Beyond Next VenturesDeploying nowAccelerator · Japan69$4.3Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  21. 21UntroD CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Singapore69$4.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  22. 22X Tech VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States58$2.1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  23. 23Shoko Chukin BankDeploying nowVC firm · United States56$5.7Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  24. 24Angel BridgeDeploying nowAngel network · Japan37$6.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  25. 25Resona BankDeploying nowVC firm · Japan24$5.4Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen

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Quick answers about B2B investors in Japan

Who are the most active B2B investors in Japan?

By cheques observed, the most active are 500 Global, Plug and Play, Insight Partners, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and Global Brain Corporation.

How many B2B investors in Japan are there?

25 are on record. 100% made an investment in the last 12 months and 52% have led a round.

Which stages do B2B 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 B2B investors in Japan join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $5M.

Which sectors do B2B investors in Japan back most?

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

Which B2B investors in Japan lead the most rounds?

Insight Partners (43 led), Eight Roads Ventures (6 led) and 500 Global (5 led).

Where are B2B investors in Japan based?

Among the most active, most are based in Japan (14), the United States (6) and Taiwan (1).

What have B2B investors in Japan invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Pay2o (Seed, Nov 2026, with X Tech Ventures), Lazarus AI (Nov 2026, with Plug and Play) and Carryt (Nov 2026, with Plug and Play).

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