Minato Capital
Overview
Minato Capital is a corporate venture capital firm and a subsidiary of Minato Bank that provides investment and consulting services to small and medium-sized enterprises, with a focus on business succession and growth companies in the Kansai region of Japan.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagri Inc. | Jun 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Acall Inc. | Aug 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Terra Motors | Apr 2018 | Series B | Co-investor |
| SymEnergy Inc. | Nov 2021 | Private Equity | Co-investor |
| TelaAxon, Co., Ltd. | Jan 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Minato Capital based?
Minato Capital is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.
When was Minato Capital founded?
Minato Capital was founded in 2000.
How many portfolio companies does Minato Capital have?
Minato Capital has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Minato Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Sagri Inc., Acall Inc., Terra Motors, SymEnergy Inc., TelaAxon, Co., Ltd..
What was Minato Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Minato Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in TelaAxon, Co., Ltd. in 2025.
What sectors does Minato Capital focus on?
Minato Capital focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does Minato Capital focus on?
Minato Capital typically invests at the Early stage.