HAKOBUNE
Overview
HAKOBUNE is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2022 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The firm primarily invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies in Japan, with a focus on startups led by experienced professionals. Its investment areas are broad, covering Vertical SaaS/B2B, Consumer/ESG/Web3.0, and advanced technologies like AI, 5G, and MR, while generally excluding biotechnology. HAKOBUNE is known for taking lead investor roles and providing hands-on support to its portfolio companies. The firm manages the 'Hakobune No. 1 Fund'.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
hkbn.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herazika | Nov 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| 株式会社datagusto | Jul 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| CULTA Inc. | Mar 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Helical Fusion Co., Ltd. | Jul 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Hakki Africa | Oct 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is HAKOBUNE based?
HAKOBUNE is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
When was HAKOBUNE founded?
Founding year information for HAKOBUNE is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does HAKOBUNE have?
HAKOBUNE has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in HAKOBUNE's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Herazika, 株式会社datagusto, CULTA Inc., Helical Fusion Co., Ltd., Hakki Africa.
What was HAKOBUNE's most recent investment shown here?
HAKOBUNE's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CULTA Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does HAKOBUNE focus on?
HAKOBUNE focuses on Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does HAKOBUNE focus on?
HAKOBUNE typically invests at the Early stage.