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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Taiga Matsuyama

Ryo Umezawa

David Milstein

Liena Suzuki

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Yosuke Ouchi

Junichi Murata

Michiko Kohyama

Shintaro Hori

Ryuto Kobayashi

Minoru Tagaya

Atsushi Fujii

Tomotake Kitazawa

Ko Minamikurosawa

Masahiko Homma

Yusuke Murata

Ryu Kusakabe

Kinji Fuchikami

Ryo Taneichi

Ryota Kamiya

Tohru Akaura

Yuuki Aono

Kanako Honda

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Shinichi Takamiya

Yoshito Hori

Masa Matsumoto

Tak Onishi

Francis Perrin

Kazuyasu Sugiyama

Seiichiro Wada

Manabu Ando

Koki Mizutani

Yuto Kono

Shunsuke Sagara

Eriko Suzuki

Joichi Ito

Shuhei Abe

Yoshiyuki Chiba

Takashi Mukaibayashi

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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

Reinier Mikami

Aiko Adachi

Tatsuya Kubo

Kazuhiko Miyama

Keisuke Tatsuoka

Tasuke Nakagawa

Ayu Shinoyama

Jiro Kumakura

Isao Yasuda

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

Taiga Matsuyama

Ryo Umezawa

David Milstein

Liena Suzuki

Shinichiro (Sheen) Komoto

Yosuke Ouchi