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Cybersecurity investors in Japan

Updated 7 November 2026

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

See all 20 →The top 20
20investors on the listNo change this week
662cheques in 12 months-8% against the market
$5Mmedian round they joined-37% against the market median
100%wrote a cheque in 12 months
50%have led a round

The Top 20

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (20)

  1. 1Mitsubishi UFJ CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan493$4.7Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  2. 2SMBC Venture CapitalDeploying nowInvestment bank · Japan443$5.1Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3Mizuho CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan397$6.5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4East VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Singapore367$2.8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5HeadlineDeploying nowVC firm · United States307$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  6. 6Japan Finance CorporationDeploying nowInvestment firm · Japan247$2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7Incubate FundDeploying nowVC firm · Japan245$2.8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8Nissay CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan221$3.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9DNX VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States149$5Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  10. 10MUFG BankDeploying nowInvestment firm139$43Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11Infinity VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States130$6.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  12. 12Genesia VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Japan125$1.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13ArchetypeDeploying nowVC firm · United States116$5Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  14. 14ITOCHU Technology VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Japan88$5.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  15. 15Spiral CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan69$6.9Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  16. 16Mercuri VCDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom68$5Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  17. 17DBJ CapitalDeploying nowGovernment · Japan56$4.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  18. 18Keio Innovation InitiativeDeploying nowVC firm · Japan42$3.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  19. 19Hiroshima Venture CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan3$9Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  20. 20HAKOBUNEDeploying nowVC firm · Japan2$317Kmedian roundOct 2026last seen

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Quick answers about cybersecurity investors in Japan

Who are the most active cybersecurity investors in Japan?

By cheques observed, the most active are Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, SMBC Venture Capital, Mizuho Capital, East Ventures and Headline.

How many cybersecurity investors in Japan are there?

20 are on record. 100% made an investment in the last 12 months and 50% have led a round.

Which stages do cybersecurity investors in Japan back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (29%) and Series A (24%).

How big are the rounds cybersecurity investors in Japan join?

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

Which sectors do cybersecurity investors in Japan back most?

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

Which cybersecurity investors in Japan lead the most rounds?

Headline (24 led), East Ventures (4 led) and Infinity Ventures (3 led).

Where are cybersecurity investors in Japan based?

Among the most active, most are based in Japan (13), the United States (4) and Singapore (1).

What have cybersecurity investors in Japan invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Pay2o (Seed, Nov 2026, with Mizuho Capital), BionicM (Series B, Nov 2026, with Mitsubishi UFJ Capital) and Neoen (Debt, Oct 2026, with Mizuho Capital).

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