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for Startups Capital

for Startups Capital

Minato-ku, Tokyoforstartups.com

Overview

for Startups Capital is the investment arm of for Startups, Inc., a Japanese firm focused on supporting growth industries by providing both human and financial capital to create globally competitive startups.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

for Startups Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
POCKETALK CORPORATIONNov 2022VC RoundCo-investor
FEZ Inc.Oct 2021Series CCo-investor
Knowledge Work Inc.Aug 2026Series CCo-investor
Innovative Space Carrier Inc.Mar 2026VC RoundCo-investor
ArkEdge Space Inc.Feb 2025Series BCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is for Startups Capital based?

for Startups Capital is headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

When was for Startups Capital founded?

for Startups Capital was founded in 2016.

How many portfolio companies does for Startups Capital have?

for Startups Capital has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in for Startups Capital's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include POCKETALK CORPORATION, FEZ Inc., Knowledge Work Inc., Innovative Space Carrier Inc., ArkEdge Space Inc..

What was for Startups Capital's most recent investment shown here?

for Startups Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Knowledge Work Inc. in 2026.

What sectors does for Startups Capital focus on?

for Startups Capital focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications & Networking.

What company stages does for Startups Capital focus on?

for Startups Capital typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMinato-ku, Tokyo
Year Founded2016

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