Lead Capital Management
Est. dry powder
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Not reported
AUM
$154.2M
Assets under management
Latest fund
$60.1M
enova No.1
Est. cheque size
$242.7K–
From fund sizes
Deals, last 12 months
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Not reported
About Lead Capital Management
Lead Capital Management is a Japan-based private equity firm involved in venture capital investments. The firm invests primarily in Japan across diversified industries, such as software and internet-related services, digital media, gaming and electronics. Lead Capital Management typically takes lead investment positions and provides hands-on support, actively engaging with portfolio companies in their business development efforts. The firm was originally established as a subsidiary of Ant Capital Partners (formerly Nikko Ant Factory) and became independent following a management buyout in 2012.
- Type
- Venture Capital Firm
- Headquarters
- Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Stages
- Series ASeries BSeries CSeries D
- Est. cheque size
- $242.7K–$2.5M
- Sectors
- Information Technology, Diversified
- Regions
- Asia
Where they invest
From deals and portfolio companies on record
Most frequent rounds
- Series A3
- Series B2
- Series C2
- Series D1
Across 16 deals
Portfolio sectors
- Software5
- Internet2
- Education/Training1
- Electronics1
- Food1
Across 12 companies
Portfolio countries
- Japan11
- South Korea1
Across 12 companies
Recent investments
Newest 5 of 16
- Series D$3.9M
Thinca Co., Ltd.
Dec 2020 · Series D
- Series B$6.4M
ABCash Technologies Inc.
Oct 2020 · Series B
- Series A$1.1M
ABCash Technologies Inc.
Jul 2019 · Series A
- Series C$5.5M
Tripla
Jun 2019 · Series C
- Unspecified Round$32.8M
QD Laser Co., Ltd.
Apr 2019 · Unspecified Round
Offices
1 location
- Yokohama, Kanagawa, JapanHQ
Questions about Lead Capital Management
How much does Lead Capital Management invest per deal?
Based on the size of its funds, Lead Capital Management writes estimated cheques of $242.7K–$2.5M. Lead cheques usually sit at the top of that range and follow-on cheques lower.
What stages does Lead Capital Management invest in?
Lead Capital Management has invested at Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D. Its most frequent rounds on record are Series A, Series B and Series C.
What has Lead Capital Management invested in recently?
Recent investments include Thinca Co., Ltd., ABCash Technologies Inc. and ABCash Technologies Inc..