What is Global Brain?

Global Brain is a Venture Capital based in Tokyo.

How many investments has Global Brain made?

Global Brain has made 150 disclosed investments.

How much does Global Brain manage?

Global Brain manages $1.8B in assets.

What companies has Global Brain invested in?

Global Brain's portfolio includes stu, ELEMENT Insurance, SHE, Secret Double Octopus, kikitori, Fast Beauty.

Global Brain

Q: What does Global Brain invest in?

Global Brain invests in Artificial Intelligence, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, E-Commerce, Healthcare, SaaS, Fintech, IoT Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage companies.

Venture Capital

Japanese independent venture capital firm investing in seed to pre-IPO startups, managing CVC funds with 14 industry-leading corporations.

Tokyo, Japan · 150+ investments · 344 portfolio companies

Website

Seed

Early Stage

Growth

Late Stage

Artificial Intelligence

Climate Tech

Deep Tech

E-Commerce

Healthcare

SaaS

Fintech

IoT

Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Founded: 1998
Website: globalbrains.com
AUM: $1.8B

Portfolio Companies: 344
Total Investments: 150
Last Investment: Jun 2026
Geographic Focus: Asia, Europe, Japan, United States, Global

Investment Thesis

Independent Japanese VC investing seed to pre-IPO globally, supporting startups through hands-on operational support and open innovation partnerships with large corporations.

Global Brain is a Venture Capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. It has made 150 investments in Artificial Intelligence and Climate Tech, including stu, ELEMENT Insurance and SHE.