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Shizen Capital

Venture Capital

Shizen Capital is an independent early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with a satellite office in Paris, founded in 2016. It backs technology-driven startups pursuing digital transformation in Japan, investing from pre-seed through Series A and often serving as the first institutional investor.

Tokyo, Japan · 3+ investments · 2 portfolio companies

Pre-Seed
Seed
Early Stage
Artificial Intelligence
Fintech
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2016
Portfolio Companies
2
Total Investments
3
Last Investment
Aug 2024
Geographic Focus
Japan

Investment Thesis

Backs recovering entrepreneurs tackling Japan's digital transformation and structural challenges, often serving as the first institutional investor and lead VC.

Shizen Capital is a Venture Capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. It has made 3 investments, including AironWorks and Smartpay. Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence and Fintech.

Portfolio2

Co-investors10

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Venture Capital ×6 · Corporate VC ×3 · Accelerator ×1 · 10 shared rounds

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