iSGS Investment Works
Overview
iSGS Investment Works is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm targeting internet-related start-ups primarily in Japan. Formerly known as iStyle Capital, the firm was originally founded in 2014 as a corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of istyle Inc., a Tokyo-based marketing service provider specializing in beauty products. It was spun off from istyle in 2016 and currently operates as an independent venture capital firm managing third-party capital from external investors. iSGS Investment Works focuses on the areas where the internet is transforming or expected to transform the existing businesses and industries. It remains sector agnostic and invests in startups across all stages of development. It may also consider direct secondary investments, acquiring stakes from other venture capital firms or shareholders.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Place Co., Ltd. | Jul 2024 | Series C | Co-investor |
| 株式会社インターホールディングス | May 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| SOUNDRAW | Mar 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Fermat Co.,Ltd. | Apr 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is iSGS Investment Works based?
iSGS Investment Works is headquartered in Tokyo.
When was iSGS Investment Works founded?
iSGS Investment Works was founded in 2014.
How many portfolio companies does iSGS Investment Works have?
iSGS Investment Works has 33 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in iSGS Investment Works's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Better Place Co., Ltd., 株式会社インターホールディングス, SOUNDRAW, SOUNDRAW, Fermat Co.,Ltd..
What was iSGS Investment Works's most recent investment?
iSGS Investment Works's most recent investment on Caplight was in Better Place Co., Ltd. in 2024.
What sectors does iSGS Investment Works focus on?
iSGS Investment Works focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does iSGS Investment Works focus on?
iSGS Investment Works typically invests at the Early stage.
What is iSGS Investment Works's AUM?
iSGS Investment Works's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.