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Global HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Countries of investment
  • Japan
  • Netherlands
  • USA
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
Investment stages
  • Seed
Industries
  • Robotics
  • Biotech
  • IoT
  • Digital Health
  • Health It
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About
15th Rock, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a venture capital firm dedicated to seed and preIPO investments. Established in July 2019 by Takeshi Minamoto and Tetsu Nakajima, the firm invests in transformative sectors including robotics, electronics, AR/VR, brainmachine interface, biotechnology, and IT. With a mission to advance human augmentation and IT capabilities, 15th Rock aims to create a better future and improve quality of life for the coming era of the 100year lifespan. The firm has a diverse portfolio, having participated in funding rounds for companies like YAMAP and Ripcord.
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Investment Thesis

15th Rock is a Tokyobased venture capital firm specializing in seed and preIPO investments. The firm focuses on sectors such as robotics, electronics, AR/VR, brainmachine interface, biotechnology, and IT. By investing in groundbreaking technologies and innovations, 15th Rock aims to enhance human augmentation and IT solutions, preparing for a future defined by extended lifespans and advanced technological integration. The firm supports startups with high growth potential, providing the necessary capital to scale and succeed in their respective markets.
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Hiroaki Kitano (Managing Partner)

Yoshiyuki Sankai (Partner)

Koichi Narasaki (Partner)

Portfolio

ExaWizards

Connected Robotics

GITAI

MedPeer

Aeronext

Tier IV

Transwarp

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