THE SEED
Tokyotheseed.jp
Overview
THE SEED is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage IT startups. Founded in 2018 by Taiki Hirosawa, the firm's concept is to "support young entrepreneurs," with a focus on investing in founders in their 20s. The firm has broad investment areas, including e-commerce, C2C, blockchain, AR/VR, and gaming. As of March 2024, the firm manages approximately 3.4 billion JPY across multiple funds. It is known for its speedy investment decisions and provides close support to early-stage founders. The firm's portfolio includes companies like New Innovations, which operates the "root C" smart coffee stand.
Portfolio Companies
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Website
theseed.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Innovations Inc. | Apr 2023 | Debt | Co-investor |
| AGRI SMILE Inc. | Sep 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| CharacterBank Inc. | Nov 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| AGRI SMILE Inc. | Jan 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
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