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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Seed
Industries
  • IT
  • Blockchain
  • Fintech
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, BioTech, 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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15th Rock is a Tokyo based venture Capital firm specializing in seed and pre IPO investments. The firm focuses on sectors such as robotics, electronics, AR/VR, brainmachine interface, BioTech, 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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WHILL

Onera Health

Spirete

Gojo&Company

Material Wrld

Sun Asterisk

Longan Vision

TENET

Tent

Ejenta

Additive Manufacturing Technologies

PETOKOTO

Quaters

Eight Knot

bloomlife

DeMind

Ripcord

Paradromics

Canaery

Ghoonuts

TODOROKI

JIZAIE

Pacific Meta

better place

YAMAP

NEXT NEW WORLD

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