Shibuya Startups KK
Overview
Shibuya Startups KK is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on early-stage startups in Japan and Asia. The firm aims to support the growth of global startups and co-create solutions for Japan's social challenges from Shibuya. In collaboration with Shibuya City, Shibuya Startups provides support in areas such as partnerships, proof-of-concept projects, go-to-market strategy, recruitment, PR, and visa acquisition. The firm accepts applications from around the world on an ongoing basis, targeting entrepreneurs that tackle problems on a global scale. Applicants come from a variety of sectors, including but not limited to: AI, aging, creator economy, robotics, education, environment, and disaster prevention. Shibuya Startups is supported by Shibuya City’s resources, including Shibuya Startup Support, Innovation for New Normal, and Shibuya Startup Deck. The CEO is Yoshiro Tasaka. Investors include Shibuya City Office, Tokyu Corporation, Tokyu Land Corporation, GMO Internet Group Inc., CyberAgent, Inc., UNITED, Inc., and Global Trust Networks Co., Ltd.
Investment Focus
- Early-stage startups addressing Japan's social issues
- Global scalability
- Innovative solutions in sectors like AI, robotics, education, environment, and disaster prevention
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Shibuya Startups KK invest in?
Shibuya Startups KK invests in Technology, Healthcare, Education, Robotics, Creator Economy and AI, and is based in Tokyo, Japan. Shibuya Startups KK is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Shibuya Startups KK invest at?
Shibuya Startups KK backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Shibuya Startups KK invest in?
Shibuya Startups KK invests across United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Singapore and China.
Who are the partners at Shibuya Startups KK?
Team members listed for Shibuya Startups KK include Yoshiro Tasaka (CEO) and Shiho Tanaka (Chairperson).
What companies has Shibuya Startups KK invested in?
Shibuya Startups KK's portfolio includes Butlr and FlickPlay.
How do I contact Shibuya Startups KK?
Shibuya Startups KK's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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