directX Ventures
Overview
directX Ventures is the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of L is B, Inc., focused on investing in startups with new technologies and services, particularly in B2B IT services like SaaS, AI, and IoT.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPYC Inc. | May 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| JPYC Inc. | Aug 2026 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| FLIGHTS Inc. | Nov 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| JPYC | Apr 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is directX Ventures based?
directX Ventures is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
When was directX Ventures founded?
directX Ventures was founded in 2025.
How many portfolio companies does directX Ventures have?
directX Ventures has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in directX Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include JPYC Inc., JPYC Inc., FLIGHTS Inc., JPYC.
What was directX Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
directX Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in JPYC Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does directX Ventures focus on?
directX Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Crypto & Web3.
What company stages does directX Ventures focus on?
Stage focus information for directX Ventures is not publicly available.