Rakuten Capital

Corporate VC Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan ·Founded 1997

Overview

Rakuten Capital is a corporate venture capital group that provides funding, sector experience, and operational support.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative business models
  • Alignment with Rakuten's strategic interests
  • Scalable growth potential
  • Strong management teams
  • Global market reach

Portfolio Companies

CareemLyftGojekUpstartPinterestCabifyCarousellGoTo

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Frequently asked questions about Rakuten Capital

What sectors does Rakuten Capital invest in?

Rakuten Capital invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, Retail and Education, and is based in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Rakuten Capital is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Rakuten Capital invest at?

Rakuten Capital backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Rakuten Capital invest in?

Rakuten Capital invests across United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and Singapore.

Who are the partners at Rakuten Capital?

Team members listed for Rakuten Capital include Saemin Ahn (Managing Partner) and Nicole Jang (Partner).

What companies has Rakuten Capital invested in?

Rakuten Capital's portfolio includes Careem, Lyft, Gojek, Upstart, Pinterest, Cabify, Carousell and GoTo.

How do I contact Rakuten Capital?

Rakuten Capital's contact details are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database