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Nippon Venture Capital

Venture Capital FirmTokyo, Japan·Founded 1996·nvcc.co.jp

Est. dry powder

$36.8M

Raised, not yet invested

AUM

$268.2M

Assets under management

Latest fund

$2.8M

fabbit-NVCC Start-up Fund

Est. cheque size

$101.1K–$2.1M

From fund sizes

Deals, last 12 months

14

Last seen investing Sep 2026

About Nippon Venture Capital

Nippon Venture Capital (NVCC) is a Tokyo-based independent venture capital firm targeting promising venture companies that are expected to contribute to the Japanese economy in the future. It typically invests at the seed to early stage as a lead investor and provides hands-on support to entrepreneurs and venture businesses leveraging its expertise and wide network of corporate Japan. The firm remains sector-agnostic and seeks to invest across a wide array of industries including communications, software, systems, devices, life sciences, as well as environmental technologies.

Type
Venture Capital Firm
Headquarters
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Stages
SeedSeries ASeries BSeries CSeries DSeries ESeries FEarly Stage
Est. cheque size
$101.1K–$2.1M
Sectors
Diversified, Consumer Discretionary, Raw Materials & Natural Resources, Healthcare, Information Technology
Regions
Asia
Strategies
Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A

Where they invest

From deals and portfolio companies on record

Most frequent rounds

  • Series A52
  • Series B45
  • Series C25
  • Seed7
  • Series D7

Across 236 deals

Portfolio sectors

  • Software30
  • Biotechnology11
  • Business Support Services6
  • Healthcare IT6
  • Internet6

Across 191 companies

Portfolio countries

  • Japan99
  • India1

Across 191 companies

Recent investments

Newest 5 of 236

DateCompanyRoundAmountCo-investors
  1. Sep 2026

    United Immunity, Co., Ltd.

    Sep 2026 · Unspecified Round

    Unspecified Round$11.5MUniversity of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, Itochu, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Mizuho Capital +6
  2. Sep 2026

    AOI Biosciences Inc.

    Sep 2026 · Unspecified Round

    Unspecified Round—SBI Investment, SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment, Chushin Venture Capital, GoAhead Ventures +4
  3. Jul 2026

    Kuzen

    Jul 2026 · Series B

    Series B—University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, J-Will Partners, Sagin Capital & Consulting, NCB Venture Capital +1
  4. Jun 2026

    Space BD

    Jun 2026 · Series C

    Series C$2.2MSpiral Capital, XTech Ventures, Aozora Corporate Investment, Japan Investment Adviser +3
  5. Jun 2026

    MENOU

    Jun 2026 · Series B

    Series B$3.3MNissay Capital, Mercuria Investment

Offices

3 locations

  • Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanHQ
  • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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How much does Nippon Venture Capital invest per deal?

Based on the size of its funds, Nippon Venture Capital writes estimated cheques of $101.1K–$2.1M. Lead cheques usually sit at the top of that range and follow-on cheques lower.

What stages does Nippon Venture Capital invest in?

Nippon Venture Capital has invested at Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D and Series E. Its most frequent rounds on record are Series A, Series B and Series C.

How much capital does Nippon Venture Capital have left to invest?

Nippon Venture Capital has an estimated $36.8M in dry powder: capital it has raised but not yet invested.

What has Nippon Venture Capital invested in recently?

Recent investments include United Immunity, Co., Ltd., AOI Biosciences Inc. and Kuzen. It made 14 investments in the last 12 months.

Where is Nippon Venture Capital based?

Nippon Venture Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It has 2 other offices.

How do I contact Nippon Venture Capital?

Partner names, emails and LinkedIn profiles for Nippon Venture Capital 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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