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Global Brain

Global Brain

Overview

Global Brain is an independent venture capital firm that invests globally in startups at all stages, from seed to later rounds, and aims to create new industries through hands-on support and open innovation.

Year Founded

1998

Portfolio Companies

28

Investments

Global Brain investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CADDiJul 2023Series CLead
OmiseOct 2018Series B ExtensionLead
Turing株式会社Nov 2025Series ALead
Channel CorporationOct 2017Series BLead
Coins.phOct 2016Series ACo-investor
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Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Global Brain based?

Global Brain is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

When was Global Brain founded?

Global Brain was founded in 1998.

How many portfolio companies does Global Brain have?

Global Brain has 28 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Global Brain's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include CADDi, Omise, Turing株式会社, Channel Corporation, Coins.ph.

What was Global Brain's most recent investment shown here?

Global Brain's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Turing株式会社 in 2025.

What sectors does Global Brain focus on?

Global Brain focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech.

What company stages does Global Brain focus on?

Global Brain typically invests at the Mid stage.

What is Global Brain's AUM?

Global Brain's assets under management are estimated at over $2.6B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersTokyo
Year Founded1998

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