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Funder directory / Japan

Media investors in Japan (2026)

5 funders based in Japan. Filter by stage, sector or business model below. Contact details are part of Pro.

JAFCO Co. Ltd.

Venture capitalTokyo, JapanPre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+ · Growth · BuyoutB2B / B2C / B2B2C

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…

FintechAISoftware and SaaSConsumerMarketplacesHealth

Cool Japan Fund

Public fundingTokyo, JapanGrowth · DebtB2B / B2C

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…

MediaFoodConsumerFintechMobilityHealth

DIMENSION

Venture capitalTokyo, JapanPre-seed · Seed · Growth · Buyout

DIMENSION is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo that invests in Japanese startups across seed, early, and growth stages, as well as MBO and spinout opportunities. In addition to funding, it provides hands-on manage…

AIHealthMediaDeep tech

Femto Partners

Venture capitalTokyo, JapanSeries A · Growth · BuyoutB2B / B2C

Femto Partners is a Japanese venture capital firm that provides equity investment and management buyout (MBO) support to startups. It offers capital policy advice and hands-on growth support to help startups scale int…

AISoftware and SaaSMedia

FIRSTLIGHT Capital

Venture capitalTokyo, JapanSeed · Series A

FIRSTLIGHT Capital (formerly UB Ventures) is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm focused on startup investments addressing innovation in a depopulating society. It invests from seed to Series A stages across digital do…

Software and SaaSAIMarketplacesMedia