North Pacific Bank
Overview
North Pacific Bank (Hokuyo Bank) is a regional bank in Hokkaido, Japan, that also functions as an active investor in startups. It provides venture debt and makes equity investments through various funds it manages, such as the "North Pacific Innovation Fund", "Hokuyo SDGs Promotion Fund" series, and the "Hokuyo Life Science Support Fund". The bank's investment activities are a key part of its strategy to support new businesses and contribute to the regional economy. It also has a venture capital subsidiary, Hokuyo Capital Co., Ltd., which was established in 2013.
Portfolio Companies
12
Website
hokuyobank.co.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovative Space Carrier Inc. | Mar 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| 株式会社VETELL | Jul 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Interstellar Technologies | Jul 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Hamposaki inc. | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Letara株式会社 | Nov 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is North Pacific Bank based?
North Pacific Bank is headquartered in Japan.
When was North Pacific Bank founded?
Founding year information for North Pacific Bank is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does North Pacific Bank have?
North Pacific Bank has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in North Pacific Bank's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Innovative Space Carrier Inc., 株式会社VETELL, Interstellar Technologies, Hamposaki inc., Letara株式会社.
What was North Pacific Bank's most recent investment shown here?
North Pacific Bank's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Innovative Space Carrier Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does North Pacific Bank focus on?
North Pacific Bank focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does North Pacific Bank focus on?
North Pacific Bank typically invests at the MultiStage stage.