Asu Capital Partners
Overview
Asu Capital Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2023 and based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage Japanese startups with a 'Japan to Global' thesis.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowhere株式会社 | Apr 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| SoulStudio株式会社 | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| megli Inc. | Jul 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| AquaAge | Jul 2024 | Seed | Lead |
| Wayo | Jun 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Hideo Natsume
Founding Partner
Lucheng L.
Founding Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Asu Capital Partners based?
Asu Capital Partners is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
When was Asu Capital Partners founded?
Asu Capital Partners was founded in 2023.
How many portfolio companies does Asu Capital Partners have?
Asu Capital Partners has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Asu Capital Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Knowhere株式会社, SoulStudio株式会社, megli Inc., AquaAge, Wayo.
What was Asu Capital Partners's most recent investment shown here?
Asu Capital Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in megli Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Asu Capital Partners focus on?
Asu Capital Partners focuses on Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Asu Capital Partners focus on?
Asu Capital Partners typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Asu Capital Partners's AUM?
Asu Capital Partners's assets under management are estimated between $10.0M and $10.0M.