Adways is a Venture Capital based in Tokyo.

How many investments has Adways made?

Adways has made 7 disclosed investments.

What does Adways invest in?

Adways invests in Artificial Intelligence, E-Commerce, Media Seed, Early Stage companies.

What companies has Adways invested in?

Adways's portfolio includes Kanmu, ANCHI, Parsempo, BONX, 5rocks, Pocket Menu.

Adways

Venture Capital

Corporate venture capital arm of Adways Inc., investing in ad tech, mobile, and internet startups in Japan and Asia since 2011.

Tokyo · 7+ investments · 6 portfolio companies

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Seed

Early Stage

Artificial Intelligence

E-Commerce

Media

Headquarters: Tokyo
Founded: 2011
Website: adways-ventures.net
Portfolio Companies: 6

Total Investments: 7
Last Investment: Jan 2025
Geographic Focus: Japan, Southeast Asia

Investment Thesis

Prioritizes strategic fit over financial return, seeking startups in internet and mobile fields that can create synergies with Adways' mobile app marketing platform and global network.

Adways is a Venture Capital firm based in Tokyo. It has made 7 investments, including Kanmu, ANCHI and Parsempo. Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence and E-Commerce.

Portfolio6

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Venture Capital ×19 · Corporate VC ×3 · Private Equity ×1 · 13 shared rounds

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