Food investors in Japan (2026)
12 funders based in Japan. Filter by stage, sector or business model below. Contact details are part of Pro.
Global Brain Corporation
Global Brain is an independent venture capital firm investing in startups from seed to late stage. It provides hands-on support and open innovation opportunities in partnership with major corporations.
JAFCO Co. Ltd.
JAFCO Co. Ltd. is a Japan-based venture capital and private equity firm established in 1973. It provides equity financing and hands-on business development support to companies ranging from seed and early-stage startu…
Cool Japan Fund
Cool Japan Fund is a Japanese public-private fund that invests in companies and venture funds promoting Japanese products and culture internationally. Its investments span media and content, food, lifestyle, and touri…
Inclusion Japan
Inclusion Japan (ICJ) is a venture capital firm that operates funds focusing on ESG-related startups and Japan's dedicated search funds. It invests in companies operating across areas such as climate technology, AI, s…
UTokyo Innovation Platform (UTokyo IPC)
UTokyo Innovation Platform (UTokyo IPC) is a venture capital investment firm established in 2016 by the University of Tokyo. It invests in and provides incubation support for deeptech startups originating from univers…
Beyond Next Ventures
Beyond Next Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in deep tech startups, operating primarily in Japan and India. It supports companies from seed to growth stages across sectors including healthcare, biotechn…
Kyoto University Innovation Capital
Kyoto University Innovation Capital is a venture capital firm established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyoto University. It provides investment and support to startups commercializing research outcomes and technolo…
UntroD Capital Japan
UntroD Capital Japan is a venture capital firm investing in research-driven deeptech startups that address major global and human challenges. It manages the Real Tech Funds and crossover impact funds, backing early to…
Innovation Engine
Innovation Engine Inc. is a venture capital firm established in 2001 that invests in and supports technology-driven companies. The firm manages investment funds focused on growth and technology sector innovations.
Tohoku University Venture Partners
Tohoku University Venture Partners is a venture capital firm established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tohoku University to support the commercialization of university research. It provides investment and business e…
Energy & Environment Investment
Energy & Environment Investments, Inc. is a Japanese venture capital firm specializing in the energy and environment sectors. It invests in startups developing solutions for decarbonization, energy transition, mobilit…
Japan Asia Investment Co.
Japan Asia Investment Co. (JAIC) provides investment management services and manages funds focused on venture buyouts, business succession, regional buyouts, and M&A growth support. It targets mid-sized companies and …