Monozukuri Ventures
Overview
Monozukuri Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Japan and North America specializing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage hard-tech startups. The firm invests in companies in the US, Canada, and Japan across various sectors including healthcare, industrial IoT, climate tech, AI, robotics, and space tech. In addition to financial investment, Monozukuri Ventures provides dedicated support for hardware prototyping, mass production, and business development. The firm was established through the merger of Kyoto-based Darma Tech Labs and New York-based FabFoundry. It launched its first hardware-focused VC fund in 2017 and a second fund in 2021 to expand its focus to manufacturing tech companies.
Portfolio Companies
31
Website
monozukuri.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| EarthGrid | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Proteus Motion | Jul 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| ugo, Inc. | Oct 2022 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Magic Shields | Nov 2021 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Atmoph Inc. | Nov 2020 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Monozukuri Ventures based?
Monozukuri Ventures is headquartered in Kyoto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan.
When was Monozukuri Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Monozukuri Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Monozukuri Ventures have?
Monozukuri Ventures has 31 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Monozukuri Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include EarthGrid, Proteus Motion, ugo, Inc., Magic Shields, Atmoph Inc..
What was Monozukuri Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Monozukuri Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in EarthGrid in 2023.
What sectors does Monozukuri Ventures focus on?
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What company stages does Monozukuri Ventures focus on?
Monozukuri Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.