NANKAI NEXT Ventures
Overview
NANKAI NEXT Ventures is the corporate venture capital (CVC) subsidiary of Nankai Electric Railway, established to invest in startups with innovative technologies and solutions to create new long-term revenue streams beyond the Nankai Group's core business areas.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| KaKa Creation | Oct 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| ATOMica Inc. | Mar 2026 | Series B | - |
| The Chain Museum | Oct 2025 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| 株式会社MOOV | Jun 2025 | Series A | Lead |
| Hamposaki inc. | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is NANKAI NEXT Ventures based?
NANKAI NEXT Ventures is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
When was NANKAI NEXT Ventures founded?
NANKAI NEXT Ventures was founded in 2025.
How many portfolio companies does NANKAI NEXT Ventures have?
NANKAI NEXT Ventures has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in NANKAI NEXT Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include KaKa Creation, ATOMica Inc., The Chain Museum, 株式会社MOOV, Hamposaki inc..
What was NANKAI NEXT Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
NANKAI NEXT Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ATOMica Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does NANKAI NEXT Ventures focus on?
NANKAI NEXT Ventures focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does NANKAI NEXT Ventures focus on?
Stage focus information for NANKAI NEXT Ventures is not publicly available.
What is NANKAI NEXT Ventures's AUM?
NANKAI NEXT Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $12.8M and $12.8M.