MAKOTO Capital
Overview
MAKOTO Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Sendai, Japan. It is part of the MAKOTO Group, a business creation corporation working to create strong businesses from the Tōhoku region. The firm primarily invests in seed and early-stage rounds in Japanese startups across a wide range of sectors, including Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences, and High Tech. It also engages in venture studio and management consulting activities.
Portfolio Companies
13
Website
mkto-capital.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONIRE Therapeutics Inc. | Jun 2021 | Series A | - |
| LX DESIGN | Feb 2026 | Strategic | - |
| Mechu | May 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Hynts Tech Corporation | Nov 2025 | Seed | - |
| Zip Infrastructure | Apr 2025 | Series A Extension | - |
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FAQ
Where is MAKOTO Capital based?
MAKOTO Capital is headquartered in Japan.
When was MAKOTO Capital founded?
Founding year information for MAKOTO Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does MAKOTO Capital have?
MAKOTO Capital has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in MAKOTO Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SONIRE Therapeutics Inc., LX DESIGN, Mechu, Hynts Tech Corporation, Zip Infrastructure.
What was MAKOTO Capital's most recent investment shown here?
MAKOTO Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in LX DESIGN in 2026.
What sectors does MAKOTO Capital focus on?
MAKOTO Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does MAKOTO Capital focus on?
MAKOTO Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is MAKOTO Capital's AUM?
MAKOTO Capital's assets under management are estimated between $16.4M and $16.4M.