GOLDWIN Inc.
Overview
GOLDWIN INC. is a Japanese company founded in 1950 that is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of sportswear and outdoor apparel. The company operates its own brands and also manages licensed international brands like The North Face and Helly Hansen in Japan. While its main business is manufacturing, GOLDWIN also functions as a strategic corporate investor, making investments in innovative technologies and materials relevant to its industry. This investment activity is formalized through its corporate venture capital arm, Goldwin Venture Partners, which manages the Goldwin Play Earth Fund. A notable early strategic investment was made in 2015 in Spiber Inc., a developer of synthetic spider silk, to jointly develop new materials.
Portfolio Companies
9
Website
goldwin.co.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiber株式会社 | Oct 2015 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Vivid Garden Inc. | Jun 2022 | Series C | - |
| Colorifix | Jun 2025 | Series B Extension | - |
| The Chain Museum | Oct 2025 | Early Funding | - |
| Synflux株式会社 | Dec 2022 | Early Funding | - |
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FAQ
Where is GOLDWIN Inc. based?
GOLDWIN Inc. is headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
When was GOLDWIN Inc. founded?
Founding year information for GOLDWIN Inc. is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does GOLDWIN Inc. have?
GOLDWIN Inc. has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in GOLDWIN Inc.'s portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Spiber株式会社, Vivid Garden Inc., Colorifix, The Chain Museum, Synflux株式会社.
What was GOLDWIN Inc.'s most recent investment shown here?
GOLDWIN Inc.'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in The Chain Museum in 2025.
What sectors does GOLDWIN Inc. focus on?
GOLDWIN Inc. focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does GOLDWIN Inc. focus on?
GOLDWIN Inc. typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is GOLDWIN Inc.'s AUM?
GOLDWIN Inc.'s assets under management are estimated between $24.6M and $24.6M.