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iSGS Investment Works

Venture Capital FirmTokyo, Japan·Founded 2016·isgs-iw.com

Est. dry powder

$810K

Raised, not yet invested

AUM

$31.7M

Assets under management

Latest fund

$20M

iSGS Fund I

Est. cheque size

$116.2K–$859.4K

From fund sizes

Deals, last 12 months

—

Not reported

About iSGS Investment Works

iSGS Investment Works is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm targeting internet-related start-ups primarily in Japan. Formerly known as iStyle Capital, the firm was originally founded in 2014 as a corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of istyle Inc., a Tokyo-based marketing service provider specializing in beauty products. It was spun off from istyle in 2016 and currently operates as an independent venture capital firm managing third-party capital from external investors. iSGS Investment Works focuses on the areas where the internet is transforming or expected to transform the existing businesses and industries. It remains sector agnostic and invests in startups across all stages of development. It may also consider direct secondary investments, acquiring stakes from other venture capital firms or shareholders.

Type
Venture Capital Firm
Headquarters
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Stages
AngelSeedSeries ASeries BSeries CSeries DSeries ESecondaries
Est. cheque size
$116.2K–$859.4K
Sectors
Information Technology
Regions
Asia

Where they invest

From deals and portfolio companies on record

Most frequent rounds

  • Series A13
  • Seed11
  • Series B10
  • Series C2
  • —1

Across 64 deals

Portfolio sectors

  • Software12
  • Internet10
  • Education/Training5
  • Media4
  • Consumer Products3

Across 55 companies

Portfolio countries

  • Japan48
  • US5
  • Hong Kong SAR - China1
  • Singapore1

Across 55 companies

Recent investments

Newest 5 of 64

DateCompanyRoundAmountCo-investors
  1. Jul 2024

    better place Co., Ltd.

    Jul 2024 · Series C

    Series C$1.9MGogin Capital, Saison Ventures, Shikoku Alliance Capital, Sapphire Capital +2
  2. May 2024

    Inter Holdings Inc.

    May 2024 · Seed

    Seed$1.5MSpiral Capital, FIRST DOMINO Co., Ltd.
  3. Mar 2024

    SOUNDRAW Inc.

    Mar 2024 · Unspecified Round

    Unspecified Round$3MSMBC Venture Capital, Deepcore, CERES INC., mint +1
  4. Mar 2023

    Ms Engineer Co. Ltd.

    Mar 2023 · Unspecified Round

    Unspecified Round—MIRAIDOOR, NOW (Japan), United Corporation, GO +1
  5. Mar 2023

    Ms.Engineer Inc.

    Mar 2023 · Series B

    Series B$1.2MUNITED, MIRAIDOOR, NOW Inc., GO

Offices

1 location

  • Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanHQ

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Questions about iSGS Investment Works

How much does iSGS Investment Works invest per deal?

Based on the size of its funds, iSGS Investment Works writes estimated cheques of $116.2K–$859.4K. Lead cheques usually sit at the top of that range and follow-on cheques lower.

What stages does iSGS Investment Works invest in?

iSGS Investment Works has invested at Angel, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D. Its most frequent rounds on record are Series A, Seed and Series B.

How much capital does iSGS Investment Works have left to invest?

iSGS Investment Works has an estimated $810K in dry powder: capital it has raised but not yet invested.

What has iSGS Investment Works invested in recently?

Recent investments include better place Co., Ltd., Inter Holdings Inc. and SOUNDRAW Inc..

Where is iSGS Investment Works based?

iSGS Investment Works is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

How do I contact iSGS Investment Works?

Partner names, emails and LinkedIn profiles for iSGS Investment Works are on the Capital Atlas Pro and Team plans, which also draft outreach and track replies. Check the stages and cheque size above first, so you pitch a firm that fits your round.

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