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Mizuho Capital portfolio map

125 startups Mizuho Capital has backed in rounds we track, since 2015, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $20B; Mizuho Capital led at least one round in 1 of them. The biggest sector is AI, with 35 companies.

125startups backed
12sectors
$20Braised between them
AIbiggest sector

Mizuho Capital's investor profile

AI

35

+11 more

Advertising & Adtech

14

Consumer Apps

13

Fintech

9

Professional Services

9

Biotech

9

E-commerce

8

Healthtech

7

Cloud

7

Media

5

Advanced Manufacturing

5

Energy

4

Segment by segment

AI

35 startups · $16B raised

  1. CCoreWeaveUnited States$15B
  2. TTuringUnited States$189M
  3. TelexistenceTelexistence Inc.Japan$160M
  4. LayerXLayerX is a provider of a browser security platform that turns any browser into a secure and manageable workspace.Japan$111M
  5. FactBaseFactBase specializes in DX's promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises that can support japan's manufacturing.Japan$57M
  6. LegalOn TechnologiesLegalOn Technologies, established in April 2017, is a global legal AI company that combines advanced AI technology with legal and Japan$50M
  7. TechtouchTechtouch is a service that allows overlaying the explanation guidance on an existing web system.Japan$41M
  8. OrangeOrange is a developer of a variety of deep-learning models with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing for comics.Japan$36M

Advertising & Adtech

14 startups · $60M raised

  1. CanlyCanly is a cloud based system to reduce management & operating costs in a retail store along with being in the media & advertising business.Japan$13M
  2. Kaizen PlatformKaizen is a full-service digital customer experience optimization platform that scales data-driven creativity.United States$13M
  3. C ChannelC Channel is an online video-based digital fashion media platform.Japan$10M
  4. ThecooTHECOO is an operation of a fan community app, fanicon, which is a member-based fan community.Japan$6.6M
  5. MILMIL is an interactive video editing tool that enables users to tag people and objects in a video.Japan$3.1M
  6. AViCAViC is providing digital marketing and advertising services.Japan$3.1M
  7. BabelBabel is a technology company that integrates AI and ML to create businesses alongside providing a cloud-based sales analysis tool.United States$3.1M
  8. PR TablePR Table builds relationships that start with individual interactions and focus on personal connections to create opportunities.Japan$2.4M

Consumer Apps

13 startups · $343M raised

  1. UpdaterUpdater is an Electricity retail service for corporations and individuals company.United States$228M
  2. FiTFIT with technology are committed to providing financial services that are easily accessible, To grow and develop together.Japan$29M
  3. WAmazingWAmazing offers free SIM cards that allow foreign travelers to register before their arrival in Japan.Japan$18M
  4. ZeroboardZeroboard Inc.Japan$18M
  5. Bloomo Securitiesブルーモ証券株式会社は、2022年に設立された日本の独立系証券会社です。主にミレニアル世代やZ世代をターゲットに、投資を身近にすることを目指しています。彼らのミッションは「投資をみんなのものに」であり、金融サービスの複雑さを解消することに取り組んでいます。 主Japan$14M
  6. Timetree株式会社TimeTree is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014, known for its calendar-sharing app, “TimeTree.” The app is designed to helpJapan$10M
  7. SpecteeSpectee is a start-up company that specializes in analyzing various data especially on social media.Japan$9.4M
  8. WaculWacul is a Japan-based company that provides web consulting and simplifies decision making process of enterprises.Japan$4.9M

Fintech

9 startups · $1.3B raised

  1. PPlaidUnited States$674M
  2. PayPayPayPay is a fintech company that designs and operates a digital platform to facilitate online transactions and mobile payments.Japan$280M
  3. Gojo & CompanyGojo & Company is a leading global microfinance group, with the aim of becoming the "private-sector World Bank".Japan$115M
  4. OTOne Tap BUYJapan$81M
  5. WealthNaviWealthnavi is wealth management of world-class on your side.Japan$78M
  6. Money Forward株式会社マネーフォワードのコーポレートサイトです。会社情報、プレスリリース、採用情報などさまざまな情報を掲載しています。Japan$42M
  7. SmartBankSmartBank is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in April 2019.Japan$28M
  8. LavolLavol will promote widespread use of money, which is the payment for valuable labor, and create a society.Japan$15M

Professional Services

9 startups · $93M raised

  1. PaytnerPaytner is providing services to support freelance people's funding.Japan$32M
  2. MicoworksMicoworks is a business development and organizational management company.Japan$25M
  3. ACROVEACROVE is a Japanese e-commerce and direct-to-consumer platform that enhances online sales for brands through data-driven optimizaJapan$14M
  4. PrimeNumberPrimeNumber's is a SaaS-based data integration service that enables engineers to automate the data acquisition process.Japan$13M
  5. LINK-USLINK-US offers various devices applying ultrasonic combined vibration and powerful ultrasonic technology.Japan$3.9M
  6. FamitraFamitra offers consultation services for the formation of family trusts intended to prevent asset freezes due to dementia.Japan$2.1M
  7. Emotion TecheMotion Tech is a 3d printer manufacturing company that produces and sells printer kits.-$1.4M
  8. AlarmBoxAlarmBox is a domestic major property insurance company.Japan$1.1M

Biotech

9 startups · $385M raised

  1. NudgeNudge is a communications platform that empowers deskless employees and drives better outcomes for your business.United States$110M
  2. EdiGeneEdiGene is a biotechnology company that develops genome editing technologies.Japan$87M
  3. CureAppCureApp is a digital health and therapeutic medical device software that connects patients and doctors.Japan$66M
  4. Neusignal TherapeuticsNeusignal Therapeutics is a medical company that develops therapeutic medicines for dementia and psychiatric illnesses.Japan$40M
  5. Quantum BiosystemsApplication of quantum mechanics to the development of innovative single-molecule DNA sequencersJapan$29M
  6. AlivexisAlivexis is a biotechnology company that engages in the research and development of custom medicine for the pharmaceutical industry.Japan$20M
  7. FunPepFunPep is a is a biotechnology company that manufactures medical products.Japan$20M
  8. CellspectCellspect is a development of clinical diagnostic methods by sensing disease markers.-$6.9M

E-commerce

8 startups · $67M raised

  1. RRetroA large collection of high-resolution posters and vintage photo for print and collection purposesUnited States$22M
  2. MOSH JapanMOSH is a web page creation services for individual business owners.Japan$15M
  3. LestasLestas manufactures and sells custom-made products.Japan$11M
  4. LogilessLogiless is an application software that automates and optimizes warehouse businesses for organizations.Japan$5.7M
  5. Grand DesignThe mission of Grand Design is to find patterns among the chaos of web data, whether from product reviews and descriptions, sponsoUnited States$4.7M
  6. CliplineClipLine株式会社 (ClipLine, Inc.) is a Japanese SaaS company founded in July 2013 by CEO Yutaka Takahashi.Japan$4.7M
  7. XmartXmart is a Costs can be reduced by simply sending invoices for one month.Japan$4.0M
  8. New standardNew Standard turns textile industry's cutting waste into 100% recycled clothes with minimal environmental impact.-$823K

Healthtech

7 startups · $507M raised

  1. AxoGenAxogen is the leading company focused specifically on the science, development and commercialization of technologies for peripheraUnited States$198M
  2. CanaryCanary is the first partner of choice of the best founders in LatAm.United States$177M
  3. KAKEHASHIKakehashi Memory is a simple cloud platform in the form of a QR code that allows you to take notes with a single tap.Japan$97M
  4. iCARE株式会社iCARE is a Japan-based B2B healthcare company dedicated to enhancing workplace health management through cloud-based solutions.Japan$17M
  5. Gaudi ClinicalGaudi Clinical collaborates with universities, research institutions, and companies involved in regenerative medicine to deliver sJapan$8.9M
  6. Magic ShieldsMagic Shields has developed a soft floor called "Coroyawa." It stays hard when walking on it but is soft when you fall on it.Japan$8.1M
  7. LinqmedLinqmed is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research and development of radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment.Japan$2.0M

Cloud

7 startups · $167M raised

  1. AscentyAscenty is a data center and telecom company specializing in colocation, connectivity, hosting, cloud computing, and managed services.Brazil$98M
  2. IVRyIvry offers cloud based telephonic answering service.Japan$55M
  3. KiteRaKiteRa is a cloud service that allows you to create and operate work rules and company rules.Japan$6.5M
  4. PartnerSuccessPartnerSuccess develops and provides SaaS tools that automate the collaboration between manufacturers and distributors.Japan$2.7M
  5. GaxiGaxi is an IT firm that engages in cloud management systems and scholarship site management for operating businesses.Japan$1.8M
  6. StartPassStartPass is an IT firm that provides startups with a cloud-based management acceleration platform to solve problems.Japan$1.4M
  7. ApplyNowApplyNow is a cloud-based application management system that provides application management software.-$1.3M

Media

5 startups · $24M raised

  1. VAZVAZ is a venture company that transforms everyday small changes into a better society together with YouTuber and other influential creators.Japan$11M
  2. AcallAcall is the provider of Smart Office platform intended to offer various ways of working.Japan$9.1M
  3. Crunch StyleCrunch Style is a flower subscription service that makes it easy to make a flowery life.Japan$2.8M
  4. StaywayStayway is operating the world's largest hotel and vacation facility search and comparison site.Japan$1.5M
  5. EXestFounded by Yukihiro Nakabayashi in December 2016, EXest is a tourism start-up that aims to connect people who would not otherwise Japan$92K

Advanced Manufacturing

5 startups · $35M raised

  1. bestatbestat株式会社 is an AI startup based in Tokyo, originating from Tokyo University.Japan$20M
  2. InstalimbInstalimb, Inc.Japan$7.3M
  3. MUSEWe help digital product teams deliver better user experiences through thoughtful UI design, UX strategy, and user research.Japan$3.6M
  4. ExtraBoldExtraBold specializes in the development of 3D printers.Japan$3.3M
  5. OpenHeartOpenHeart designs, develops, manages, and offers a platform that enhances the accessibility of 3D photography.Japan$1.4M

Energy

4 startups · $1.5B raised

  1. Akaysha EnergyAkaysha Energy offers full-cycle development for projects including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy.Australia$1.5B
  2. EnechangeENECHANGE is the technology-focused multi-national energy ventures.Japan$8.0M
  3. Tensor EnergyTensor Energy Inc.Japan$6.7M
  4. ElleThermoelleThermo aims to implement Semiconductor-Sensitised Thermal Cells (STCs), a thermal energy conversion technology.Japan$2.5M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names Mizuho Capital as an investor, the first in 2015. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each sector shows its best-funded first; sectors with fewer than three companies are left off. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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