Asu Capital Partners

Overview

Asu Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to supporting startups with a 'Japan to Global' vision. The firm primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies, offering capital, global insights, networks, and talent to help Japanese startups expand into international markets. Asu Capital Partners launched Japan's first full-scale residency program, 'AG1,' designed to support early-stage startup founders through a live-in entrepreneurial accelerator experience. The program provides selected teams with housing, co-working space, and tailored mentoring over a 10-week period, focusing on product development, user research, and market strategy. Applications are open to entrepreneurs and developers worldwide, with English as the primary language used in the program. Asu Capital Partners has also secured investments from notable entities, including Fukuoka Financial Group and TBS Innovation Partners, and has invested in 11 companies, raising $10 million in funding. The firm's mission is to empower Japanese startups to overcome cultural and language barriers and achieve global success. Asu Capital Partners continues to strengthen its support for startups aiming for global expansion, leveraging its global network and hands-on experience to provide comprehensive assistance for early-stage startup teams looking to launch and grow their businesses in Japan. The firm remains committed to its 'Japan to Global' vision, supporting entrepreneurs in their journey to bring innovative solutions to the global market.

Investment Focus

• Startups aiming for global expansion
• Pre-seed to seed-stage companies
• Entrepreneurs and developers from around the world