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Hakuhodo DY Ventures

Hakuhodo DY Ventures

Overview

Hakuhodo DY Ventures is the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of Hakuhodo DY Holdings, established in 2019. The firm invests in startups with innovative technologies and new business models, aiming to design a better future from a consumer perspective. It primarily focuses on the Japanese market, investing across a wide range of stages from seed to later rounds. The firm operates the "HAKUHODO DY FUTURE DESIGN FUND" to make its investments.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

Hakuhodo DY Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Third IntelligenceJan 2026SeedCo-investor
Creator's X Inc.Nov 2025Series ACo-investor
Third IntelligenceNov 2025SeedCo-investor
forest Inc.Oct 2025Series BCo-investor
SketttJun 2025Series ACo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersTokyo
Year FoundedN/A

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