THE SEED
Overview
THE SEED is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage IT startups. Founded in 2018 by Taiki Hirosawa, the firm's concept is to "support young entrepreneurs," with a focus on investing in founders in their 20s. The firm has broad investment areas, including e-commerce, C2C, blockchain, AR/VR, and gaming. As of March 2024, the firm manages approximately 3.4 billion JPY across multiple funds. It is known for its speedy investment decisions and provides close support to early-stage founders. The firm's portfolio includes companies like New Innovations, which operates the "root C" smart coffee stand.
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
theseed.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Innovations Inc. | Apr 2023 | Debt | Co-investor |
| AGRI SMILE Inc. | Sep 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| CharacterBank Inc. | Nov 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is THE SEED based?
THE SEED is headquartered in Tokyo.
When was THE SEED founded?
Founding year information for THE SEED is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does THE SEED have?
THE SEED has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in THE SEED's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include New Innovations Inc., AGRI SMILE Inc., CharacterBank Inc..
What was THE SEED's most recent investment shown here?
THE SEED's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in New Innovations Inc. in 2023.
What sectors does THE SEED focus on?
THE SEED focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does THE SEED focus on?
THE SEED typically invests at the Early stage.