Firstlight Capital
Overview
Firstlight Capital is a Japanese venture capital firm that invests in early-stage (seed to Series A) startups in the SaaS, AI, automation, and digital solutions sectors, with a focus on addressing challenges related to Japan's declining population.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genba Hub Inc. | Aug 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Beijing Qianhe Yibang Cloud Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Aug 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Zen Intelligence Inc. | May 2026 | Debt | Co-investor |
| LobbyAI株式会社 | Mar 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Opt Fit | Nov 2025 | Series B | Lead |
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Key People
Osamu Iwasawa
Founder, General Partner, Founder, General Partner
Riho Majima
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Firstlight Capital based?
Firstlight Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
When was Firstlight Capital founded?
Firstlight Capital was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Firstlight Capital have?
Firstlight Capital has 31 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Firstlight Capital's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Genba Hub Inc., Beijing Qianhe Yibang Cloud Information Technology Co., Ltd., Zen Intelligence Inc., LobbyAI株式会社, Opt Fit.
What was Firstlight Capital's most recent investment?
Firstlight Capital's most recent investment on Caplight was in Genba Hub Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Firstlight Capital focus on?
Firstlight Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Firstlight Capital focus on?
Firstlight Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Firstlight Capital's AUM?
Firstlight Capital's assets under management are estimated between $89.7M and $90.3M.