Tokyo-based early-stage VC firm partnering with IDEO to invest in startups leveraging human-centered design to create superior customer experiences.

Tokyo, Japan · 19+ investments · 66 portfolio companies

Seed
Early Stage
Artificial Intelligence
Fintech
Healthcare
SaaS
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2016
Website
d4v.com
AUM
$50.0M
Portfolio Companies
66
Total Investments
19
Last Investment
Oct 2025
Geographic Focus
Japan

Investment Thesis

Invests in Japan-focused disruptive consumer and enterprise startups that use human-centered design as a core competitive advantage, providing hands-on IDEO design methodology support alongside capital.

D4V is a Venture Capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. It has made 19 investments in Artificial Intelligence and Fintech, including Thirdver, Hom.ma and Fast Beauty.

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