# KG Motors

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kg-motors

- Industry: Automobiles, Other Vehicles & Parts
- Headquarters: Higashihiroshima, Japan
- Website: www.kg-m.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $7.8M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 29, 2025)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Founded in 2022 and based in Hiroshima, Japan, KG Motors Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of small mobility robots and micro electric vehicles, such as the one-seat electric vehicle called mibot, while also managing a Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) operation. As of September 2026, the CEO of the company is Kusunoki Issei. In September 2026, KG Motors Inc. raised JPY 470 million in venture funding from NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Hokuhoku Capital, AKIBA Holdings Co., Ltd., HOXIN, Innovation Engine, Ignition Point Venture Partners, Chugin Capital Partners and MITSUBA Corporation. 

KG Motors develops a single-seater ultra-compact EV (Minimum Mobility) for short-distance transportation. The company believes that small mobility is necessary for the future of transportation in Japan, as it is more environmentally friendly and cost-efficient than traditional cars. The company's minimum mobility concept is designed to be fun to drive and meet the needs of users, with features such as a roof, door, air conditioner, and OTA updates. 

The company plans to use the September 2026 funding to expand manufacturing capacity, improve production quality, support market expansion, and enhance software capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 29, 2025, $2.5M — Spurcle, Suzuyo Shoji CO.,LTD, Hirogin Capital Partners, Chugin Capital Partners, Future Creation Capital, NIHONKAI LAB
- Series A, May 13, 2025, $5.3M — Energy & Environment Investment, DOGAN, Iyogin Capital, Ikemori Venture Support, waypoint venture partners, Tobata seisakusho co.,Ltd.

## Investors

- Energy & Environment Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/energy-environment-investment) — Series A
- DOGAN (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dogan) — Series A
- Iyogin Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/iyogin-capital) — Series A
- Ikemori Venture Support — Series A
- waypoint venture partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/waypoint-venture-partners) — Series A
- Tobata seisakusho co.,Ltd. — Series A
- Spurcle (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spurcle) — Series A
- Suzuyo Shoji CO.,LTD — Series A
- Hirogin Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hirogin-capital-partners) — Series A
- Chugin Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chugin-capital-partners) — Series A
- Future Creation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/future-creation-capital) — Series A
- NIHONKAI LAB — Series A