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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Countries of investment
  • Japan
  • USA
  • Singapore
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
Industries
  • AI
  • robotics
  • digital health
  • fintech
  • IoT
  • enterprise software
  • mobility
About
Global Brain is a Japanese venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in disruptive technologies such as AI, robotics, and digital health. The firm aims to support innovative startups that have the potential to scale globally, providing both financial backing and operational expertise. Global Brain emphasizes creating value through long-term partnerships with founders, helping them navigate the complexities of growing successful global businesses.
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$500K
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$5M
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Investment Thesis

Global Brain invests in early-stage, high-growth startups in sectors such as AI, robotics, and digital health. The firm’s investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive technologies and exceptional founders who can drive innovation in Japan and globally. Global Brain focuses on nurturing the growth of its portfolio companies through hands-on support and leveraging its global network. The firm targets companies with the potential to become leaders in their respective markets, with a long-term vision for creating societal impact.
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Team

Ken Kajii - General Partner

Ying Jian Ng - Investment Group Director

Hironori Koshimizu - Investment Group General Partner

Atsushi Tsuji - Investment Group Director

Ryunosuke Maegawa - Investment Group Principal

Akifumi Chris Takigawa - Investment Group Partner

Hideki Komatsu - Investment Group Director

Hiroshi Tanaka - Investment Group Director

Shinichiro Kato - Investment Group Director

Takahiro Okamoto - Investment Group Director

Portfolio

Mercari

Sansan

Pragtech

Visolis

ZeoDAC

nat Inc.

AnotherBall

Securitize

Uppsala Security

Zilliqa

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