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Japan Finance Corporation Portfolio Companies

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

Last updated: June 2026

Japan Finance Corporation Investment Overview

Portfolio Companies
200
Total Invested
$537.1M
Average Investment
$3.8M

Japan Finance Corporation's Most Recent Investments (2020+)

Company NameFoundedFunding StageAmountCity
SmartRyde2023Series A$3.4MTokyo
Nanameue2023Series Unknown$5.0MToranomon
Snaq me2023Series D$4.0MChuo
VCook2023Seed$847KHyogo
Showcase Gig2022Series UnknownUndisclosedTokyo
Shizen Energy2022Private Equity$470.1MFukuoka
Hogetic Lab2022Non Equity AssistanceUndisclosedTokyo
Whomor2021Corporate Round$1.8MTokyo
Capex2021Seed$1.2MAkasaka
Lisa Technologies2021Series AUndisclosedNagoya

Complete List of Japan Finance Corporation Portfolio Companies (200)

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
126SmartRydeSeries A$3.4MTokyo, Japan
127NanameueSeries Unknown$5.0MToranomon, Japan
128Snaq meSeries D$4.0MChuo, Japan
129VCookSeed$847KHyogo, Japan
130Showcase GigSeries UnknownUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
131Shizen EnergyPrivate Equity$470.1MFukuoka, Japan
132Hogetic LabNon Equity AssistanceUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
133WhomorCorporate Round$1.8MTokyo, Japan
134CapexSeed$1.2MAkasaka, Japan
135Lisa TechnologiesSeries AUndisclosedNagoya, Japan
LeisureTransportationTravel

SmartRyde is a ground transportation company that offers airport transfers and booking services across the globe.

Tokyo, Japan
April 2023
$3.4M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

B2BB2CInformation TechnologySNSSocial MediaWeb3

Nanameue is a technology company specializing in mobile app and web service development, focusing on building social media platforms.

Toranomon, Japan
March 2023
$5.0M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood DeliveryManagement ConsultingSnack Food

Snaq me is a personalized subscription service for Guilt Free snacks that do not feel guilty when eaten.

Chuo, Japan
March 2023
$4.0M
Series D

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CookingFood and BeverageRecipes

VCook is an online portal that posts vegan recipes and also includes a supermarket specializing in vegan products.

Hyogo, Japan
January 2023
$847K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AdvertisingDigital MarketingIncubatorsInternetMobile Apps

Showcase Gig is a software company that develops mobile payment apps and order platforms.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2022
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Developer ToolsEnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable EnergySolar

Shizen Energy is an energy firm that focusess on the development, planning, and coordination of power stations with natural energy.

Fukuoka, Japan
October 2022
$470.1M
Private Equity

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyTechnical SupportTraining

Hogetic Lab specializes in DCaaS, AI development, and data human resources training.

Tokyo, Japan
May 2022
Non Equity Assistance

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Creative AgencyDigital EntertainmentDigital MediaMedia and Entertainment

Whomor is a creative firm that offers illustration, manga production, content development, and entertainment co-creation solutions.

Tokyo, Japan
October 2021
$1.8M
Corporate Round

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningSoftware

Capex is an AI company that develops PATONA, a personalized artificial intelligence companion app designed to support users.

Akasaka, Japan
September 2021
$1.2M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsCloud Data ServicesInternetMessaging

Lisa Technologies is an IT service company that offers planning, development and operation of food delivery optimization through cloud data.

Nagoya, Japan
August 2021
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Business DevelopmentInternetRecreationSubscription Service

Sonoligo is an internet company that provides cultural events and media content for a monthly subscription fee.

Nakamura, Japan
August 2021
$363K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ElectronicsMedicalSales

ONE-INCH is an electronic cigarette and CBD company that imports, exports CBD products, mail order business, and CBD restaurant operations.

Tokyo, Japan
August 2021
$453K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ContentTask ManagementWeb Development

DoCoDoor is a web production company that is strong in attracting customers with top class in SEO.

Niigata, Japan
June 2021
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CryptocurrencyFinanceSoftware

Smart Apps is a developer of a blockchain services application designed for smartphones.

Tokyo, Japan
May 2021
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureProductivity Tools

Eitoss is a proposal system platform that develops solutions for accelerated on-site improvement, execution management, and reporting.

Toyota, Japan
May 2021
$552K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Information ServicesInformation TechnologyLogisticsSoftware

Logikura offers cloud-based inventory management software for logistics industries.

Tokyo, Japan
May 2021
$1.0M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

MedicalNursing and Residential CareSaaSSalesSoftware

Magic Moment is a software company that allows businesses to involve and enable every company to make the right decisions.

Tokyo, Japan
April 2021
$6.1M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Consumer GoodsElectronicsHome ServicesManufacturingVirtual Goods

Chikaku is a service that automatically sends photos and videos taken with smartphones to your home TV without any hassle.

Tokyo, Japan
April 2021
$4.6M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotConsultingHuman ResourcesInsuranceSaaS

Behavior is an AI technology company that provides advanced chatbots for insurance and financial consultation.

Tokyo, Japan
March 2021
$35.0M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ElectronicsProduct DesignRobotics

Robot Start is a company specializing in robot related business with the main target of communication robot.

Tokyo, Japan
March 2021
$1.5M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AdvertisingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentVideo Editing

MIL is a video marketing company that offers interactive video editing tool that enables users to tag people and objects in a video.

Tokyo, Japan
March 2021
$3.1M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

B2CHealth CarePet

Toletta Cats is a pet care technology company that develops smart cat litter boxes to monitor cat health and provide data for pet owners.

Kanagawa, Japan
February 2021
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AndroidSaaSVideo

Open8 is a content technology company that provides of SaaS, API, and MLaaS solutions.

Tokyo, Japan
January 2021
$28.7M
Series C

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsRobotics

GROOVE X is designing and developing a next-generation household robot that truly touches people's hearts and inspires real affection.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2020
$17.3M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Content MarketingDigital MarketingMarketing

Funmake is a social media marketing solutions company that provides digital content, video production, and app development.

Osaka, Japan
December 2020
$1.1M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions About Japan Finance Corporation

How many companies has Japan Finance Corporation invested in?

Japan Finance Corporation has invested in 200 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does Japan Finance Corporation invest in?

Japan Finance Corporation's top investment sectors include Information Technology, Software, Electronics, Internet, Artificial Intelligence (AI). The firm invests across 74 different industry categories.

What is Japan Finance Corporation's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, Shizen Energy received $470.1M in a Private Equity round. Japan Finance Corporation's total known invested capital is $537.1M.

What is the average investment size for Japan Finance Corporation?

Japan Finance Corporation's average investment size is $3.8M across its portfolio of 200 companies.

What are Japan Finance Corporation's most recent investments?

Recent Japan Finance Corporation portfolio additions include SmartRyde, Nanameue, Snaq me, VCook, Showcase Gig. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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