Global Brain
Status
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.
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.
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.
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
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Securitize
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