15th Rock
Overview
15th Rock is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The firm primarily invests in startups from seed to pre-IPO stages, with a focus on 'Human Augmentation' (primarily hardware) and 'Consumer 3.0' (primarily software). Their investment sectors include robotics, electronics, AR/VR, brain-machine interface, and biotechnology. The firm has established multiple funds, including Fund No. 1 in 2019 and Fund No. 2 in 2024, which has a target size of 10 billion yen.
Portfolio Companies
25
Website
15th-rock.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripcord | Apr 2024 | Early Funding | Lead |
| PETOKOTO Inc. | Dec 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Cellid | Feb 2025 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Pacific Meta Inc. | Jan 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| EneCoat Technologies | Feb 2025 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
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Key People
Takeshi Minamoto
Founder&General Partner
Tetsu Nakajima
Founder General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is 15th Rock based?
15th Rock is headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
When was 15th Rock founded?
Founding year information for 15th Rock is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does 15th Rock have?
15th Rock has 25 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in 15th Rock's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ripcord, PETOKOTO Inc., Cellid, Pacific Meta Inc., EneCoat Technologies.
What was 15th Rock's most recent investment shown here?
15th Rock's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in EneCoat Technologies in 2025.
What sectors does 15th Rock focus on?
15th Rock focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does 15th Rock focus on?
15th Rock typically invests at the Early stage.
What is 15th Rock's AUM?
15th Rock's assets under management are estimated at over $67.8M.