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Innovation Engine Inc.

Innovation Engine Inc.

Overview

Innovation Engine Inc. is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that invests in and supports advanced technology startups.

Year Founded

2001

Portfolio Companies

26

Investments

Innovation Engine Inc. investments
CompanyDateStageLead
TenstorrentDec 2024Series D-
CARBON FLY, Inc.Sep 2024Series CCo-investor
BONX Inc.Apr 2020Series CCo-investor
OrthoRebirth Co., Ltd.Nov 2014Series ACo-investor
Lanimal, Inc.Jun 2024Series ACo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Innovation Engine Inc. based?

Innovation Engine Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.

When was Innovation Engine Inc. founded?

Innovation Engine Inc. was founded in 2001.

How many portfolio companies does Innovation Engine Inc. have?

Innovation Engine Inc. has 26 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Innovation Engine Inc.'s portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Tenstorrent, CARBON FLY, Inc., BONX Inc., OrthoRebirth Co., Ltd., Lanimal, Inc..

What was Innovation Engine Inc.'s most recent investment shown here?

Innovation Engine Inc.'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Tenstorrent in 2024.

What sectors does Innovation Engine Inc. focus on?

Innovation Engine Inc. focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Innovation Engine Inc. focus on?

Innovation Engine Inc. typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is Innovation Engine Inc.'s AUM?

Innovation Engine Inc.'s assets under management are estimated between $340.0M and $350.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersTokyo, Tokyo
Year Founded2001

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