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Fintech investors in Japan

Updated 7 November 2026

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

See all 40 →The top 25
40investors on the list+3 this week
651cheques in 12 months-19% against the market
$6.8Mmedian round they joined-15% against the market median
100%wrote a cheque in 12 months
35%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1Google for StartupsDeploying nowAccelerator · United States811$1.4Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  2. 2Global Brain CorporationDeploying nowVC firm · Japan480$7.6Mmedian roundSept 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. 5QED InvestorsDeploying nowVC firm · United States314$29Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  6. 6HeadlineDeploying nowVC firm · United States307$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7Z Venture CapitalDeploying nowCorporate VC · Japan200$10Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8AnthemisDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom197$7.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9ANRIDeploying nowVC firm · Japan189$4.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  10. 10M VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · Switzerland143$15Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  11. 11Infinity VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States130$6.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  12. 12Cherubic VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States117$8Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  13. 13NTT DOCOMO VenturesDeploying nowAccelerator · Japan115$12Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  14. 14Scrum VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Japan109$7.1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  15. 15ANOBAKADeploying nowVC firm · Japan107$1.1Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  16. 16World Innovation Lab WilDeploying nowVC firm · United States90$21Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  17. 17Colopl NextDeploying nowCorporate VC · Japan69$2.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  18. 18Coral CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan66$6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  19. 19X Tech VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States58$2.1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  20. 20Saison CapitalDeploying nowCorporate VC · Singapore57$5.8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  21. 21Shizuoka CapitalDeploying nowVC firm51$4.1Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 22MetaplanetDeploying nowVC firm · Estonia49$9.7Mmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  23. 23Delight VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Japan45$3.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  24. 24HyperithmDeploying nowVC firm · Japan32$3.5Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  25. 25Dual Bridge CapitalDeploying nowGrowth equity · Japan2$114Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about fintech investors in Japan

Who are the most active fintech investors in Japan?

By cheques observed, the most active are Google for Startups, Global Brain Corporation, Mizuho Capital, East Ventures and QED Investors.

How many fintech investors in Japan are there?

40 are on record. 100% made an investment in the last 12 months and 35% have led a round.

Which stages do fintech investors in Japan back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (27%) and Series A (26%).

How big are the rounds fintech investors in Japan join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $6.8M.

Which sectors do fintech investors in Japan back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Financial Services.

Which fintech investors in Japan lead the most rounds?

QED Investors (31 led), Headline (24 led) and East Ventures (4 led).

Where are fintech investors in Japan based?

Among the most active, most are based in Japan (12), the United States (7) and Singapore (2).

What have fintech investors in Japan invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Pay2o (Seed, Nov 2026, with X Tech Ventures), Simulacra (Pre-seed, Nov 2026, with ANRI) and Ozlo (Series B, Nov 2026, with Scrum Ventures).

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