Kamakura Investment Management
Overview
Kamakura Investment Management is an independent asset management company based in Kamakura, Japan, founded in 2008. The firm operates with a philosophy of investing in "good companies" that contribute to a sustainable society. It manages two main funds: "Yui 2101" (結い 2101), a public investment trust for individual investors, and "Souhatsu no Tsubomi" (創発の莟), a private venture capital fund for institutional investors that supports startups. The investment in YUIME Inc. was made through the "Souhatsu no Tsubomi" fund. The company's business includes investment trust management and direct sales of its funds.
Portfolio Companies
13
Website
kamakuraim.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoo | Aug 2021 | Series D | Co-investor |
| HERALBONY Co., Ltd. | Dec 2023 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| YUIME Inc. | Apr 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| VALT JAPAN株式会社 | Oct 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| JOYCLE | Sep 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Kamakura Investment Management based?
Kamakura Investment Management is headquartered in Japan.
When was Kamakura Investment Management founded?
Founding year information for Kamakura Investment Management is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Kamakura Investment Management have?
Kamakura Investment Management has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Kamakura Investment Management's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Schoo, HERALBONY Co., Ltd., YUIME Inc., VALT JAPAN株式会社, JOYCLE.
What was Kamakura Investment Management's most recent investment shown here?
Kamakura Investment Management's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in YUIME Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Kamakura Investment Management focus on?
Kamakura Investment Management focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Kamakura Investment Management focus on?
Kamakura Investment Management typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Kamakura Investment Management's AUM?
Kamakura Investment Management's assets under management are estimated between $350.3M and $350.3M.