How do I find angel investors in Japan?

AngelBacked's database includes 346+ verified angel investors and VCs in Japan. You can search by investment stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A+), industry focus, and check size. Each profile includes verified contact information, investment thesis, and portfolio companies.

What industries do Japan investors typically fund?

Investors in Japan are active across many sectors including SaaS, fintech, healthcare, AI/ML, e-commerce, and consumer products. You can filter our database by industry to find investors who specifically focus on your sector. Many Japan-based investors prefer to fund startups in their local ecosystem.

How many active investors are in Japan?

Our database currently tracks 346 angel investors and venture capitalists in Japan. This includes individual angels, VC partners, family offices, and corporate venture arms. We update our database monthly with new investors and verified contact information.

Do I need to be located in Japan to get funded by local investors?

Not necessarily. While some Japan investors prefer local startups for easier access and board meetings, many are open to remote investments, especially post-2020. Our database shows each investor's geographic preferences so you can target those open to your location.

What is the typical check size for Japan investors?

Check sizes vary widely among Japan investors. Angel investors typically write $25K-$100K checks, while VCs range from $500K to $5M+ for early-stage rounds. You can filter our database by check size to find investors that match your fundraising target.

How do I cold email investors in Japan?

We provide verified email addresses for Japan investors in our database. For effective cold outreach: personalize your message, reference their relevant portfolio investments, keep it under 150 words, and include your traction metrics. Our export feature lets you build targeted lists for your outreach campaigns.

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Aiko Adachi

Reinier Mikami

Jiro Kumakura

Ayu Shinoyama

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

Kazuhiko Miyama

Isao Yasuda

Tasuke Nakagawa

Keisuke Tatsuoka

Ryo Umezawa

Taiga Matsuyama

Liena Suzuki

Junichi Murata

Michiko Kohyama

Shinichiro (Sheen) Komoto

Yosuke Ouchi

David Milstein

Ryuto Kobayashi

Shintaro Hori

Minoru Tagaya

Atsushi Fujii

Tomotake Kitazawa

Ko Minamikurosawa

Masahiko Homma

Kinji Fuchikami

Ryota Kamiya

Yusuke Murata

Yuuki Aono

Ryu Kusakabe

Tohru Akaura

Ryo Taneichi

Kanako Honda

Akira Kurabayashi, Ph.D.

Yoshito Hori

Shinichi Takamiya

Tak Onishi

Masa Matsumoto

Kazuyasu Sugiyama

Francis Perrin

Seiichiro Wada

Manabu Ando

Shunsuke Sagara

Koki Mizutani

Yuto Kono

Eriko Suzuki

Joichi Ito

Shuhei Abe

Shinya Kasuga

Morio Kurosaki

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find angel investors in Japan?

What industries do Japan investors typically fund?

How many active investors are in Japan?

Do I need to be located in Japan to get funded by local investors?

What is the typical check size for Japan investors?

How do I cold email investors in Japan?

Top Angel Investors & VCs in Japan

States/Regions

Explore by Industry

Tatsuya Kubo

Aiko Adachi

Reinier Mikami

Jiro Kumakura

Ayu Shinoyama

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

Kazuhiko Miyama

Isao Yasuda

Tasuke Nakagawa

Keisuke Tatsuoka

Ryo Umezawa

Taiga Matsuyama

Liena Suzuki

Junichi Murata

Michiko Kohyama

Shinichiro (Sheen) Komoto