Firms

Vertex Ventures Japan

Vertex Ventures Japan

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Vertex Ventures Japan is a Tokyo venture-capital firm investing in early-stage Japanese technology companies in deep technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and the creator economy. It provides capital and hands-on support for business development, strategic partnerships and international expansion, connecting founders with corporate and investment networks across Asia, the United States and Israel. It operates as an independent Japan investment team within the Vertex network.

Founded
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Type
Venture capital

Funds1

  • Vertex Ventures Japan Fund I—

    Inaugural venture fund backing early-stage Japanese startups in deep technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and the creator economy. It provides growth capital, international expansion support and partnerships with global enterprises through the Vertex network.

Team

Operations and support

Chua Kee LockChairman of Investment Committee
Chua Taik HimVice Chairman of Investment Committee
Kohei TeradaSenior Advisor
Mitsutaka HamadaPartner
Naonori KurokawaGeneral Partner
Takashi TomitaManaging Partner

Co-investing

Investments