HERO Impact Capital
Overview
HERO Impact Capital is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2022. It operates as an impact investment fund that co-founds R&D-focused startups with young researchers to solve global issues, specifically targeting decarbonization and super-aging societies. The firm primarily invests in early-stage, Series A startups in sectors including AI, Robotics, Synthetic Biology, Climate Tech, Longevity Tech, and Space Tech.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
hero-impact.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Innovations Inc. | May 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| toggle holdings Inc. | Jan 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| 株式会社HOKUTO | Mar 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| digzyme Inc. | Apr 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| AGRI SMILE Inc. | Sep 2023 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is HERO Impact Capital based?
HERO Impact Capital is headquartered in Tokyo.
When was HERO Impact Capital founded?
Founding year information for HERO Impact Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does HERO Impact Capital have?
HERO Impact Capital has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in HERO Impact Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include New Innovations Inc., toggle holdings Inc., 株式会社HOKUTO, digzyme Inc., AGRI SMILE Inc..
What was HERO Impact Capital's most recent investment shown here?
HERO Impact Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in New Innovations Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does HERO Impact Capital focus on?
HERO Impact Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does HERO Impact Capital focus on?
HERO Impact Capital typically invests at the Mid stage.