Daiwa Corporate Investment Co., Ltd.
Tokyodaiwa-inv.co.jp
Overview
Daiwa Corporate Investment Co., Ltd. is the venture capital arm of Daiwa Securities Group, focusing on private equity investments in startups and emerging companies in Japan and other parts of Asia, including Vietnam, China, and Taiwan.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlight Engine株式会社 | Jul 2026 | First External Funding Round | Co-investor |
| AstroX | Feb 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Z-Works Inc. | Oct 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| TRUSTART Inc. | Aug 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| TechDoctor Inc. | May 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
Key People
Hesham Mahmoud
Senior Investment Manager
Renato Santana
Senior Investment Manager
ササキ（sasaki）りえ（Rie）
Senior Investment Manager
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
