Higin Capital
Overview
Higin Capital is a venture capital firm and the private capital arm of the Higo Bank Group, based in Kumamoto, Japan. Founded in 1996, the firm manages several funds to invest in and support local venture businesses, regional revitalization, and business succession, with a focus on startups and SMEs. Its investment activities aim to contribute to the local community of Kumamoto and create a sustainable future for the region by discovering and supporting companies with a significant social and environmental impact. The firm invests across various stages, primarily Seed and Series A, in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Food and Agriculture Tech, and Life Sciences.
Portfolio Companies
22
Website
higincapital.co.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| bellFace Inc. | Jan 2026 | Series E | Co-investor |
| Vivid Garden Inc. | Jan 2023 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
| Furusato Netsuden Co., Ltd. | Jun 2026 | Private Placement | Co-investor |
| BYWILL Inc. | May 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| SONIRE Therapeutics Inc. | Dec 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Higin Capital based?
Higin Capital is headquartered in Japan.
When was Higin Capital founded?
Founding year information for Higin Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Higin Capital have?
Higin Capital has 22 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Higin Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include bellFace Inc., Vivid Garden Inc., Furusato Netsuden Co., Ltd., BYWILL Inc., SONIRE Therapeutics Inc..
What was Higin Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Higin Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Furusato Netsuden Co., Ltd. in 2026.
What sectors does Higin Capital focus on?
Higin Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Higin Capital focus on?
Higin Capital typically invests at the Early stage.