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Adways

Venture Capital

Adways is a Venture Capital firm based in Tokyo.

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

Seed
Early Stage
Artificial Intelligence
E-Commerce
Media
Headquarters
Tokyo
Founded
2011
Website
adways-ventures.net
Portfolio Companies
6
Total Investments
6
Last Investment
Jan 2025
Geographic Focus
Japan, Southeast Asia
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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.

It was founded in 2011. It has made 6 investments. Its portfolio includes Kanmu, ANCHI and Parsempo. Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence and E-Commerce.

Portfolio6

Co-investors24

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24 co-investors across 24 shared portfolio companies — who they back alongside, and how often they lead.

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

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