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Aozora Bank Ltd.

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Aozora Bank is a full-service commercial bank that provides advisory and financial services to corporate and retail clients.

Investor Profile

Aozora Bank Ltd. has backed more than 15 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 20% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series Unknown, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical, Blockchain.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (40%)
  • Series Unknown (20%)
  • Series C (13%)
  • Private Equity (7%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Series B (7%)
  • Secondary Market (7%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (80%)
  • United States (20%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Blockchain
  • Energy
  • Biotechnology
  • Financial Services
  • Ad Network
  • Marketing
  • Content
  • Social Media
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Aozora Bank Ltd. frequently co-invest with?

Japan Finance Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
SBI Investment
Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato
Co-Investments: 2
Sprout Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
HealthCare Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Mizuho Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Rho Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Yasuda Enterprise Development
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Vertex Management
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Shoko Chukin Bank
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Aozora Bank Ltd. often collaborate with?

Water Cheung
Asia, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 1
ME
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 1
Varun Bery
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Aozora Bank Ltd.?

KAKEHASHI

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

KAKEHASHI is a technology company that specializes in the development and provision of medical-related services.

Health CareInternetMedical
Debt FinancingJun 10, 2025
YTGATE

Chuo, Hokkaido, Japan

YTGATE is a payment optimization support SaaS product that can be started by adding a single tag line to a website.

Financial ServicesPaymentsSaaS
Debt FinancingJun 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,086,220
Progmat

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Progmat develops high-secure web 3 technology networks to facilitate cryptocurrency operations for organizations.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyWeb3
Secondary MarketApr 11, 2025
NIHON AGRI

Higashi-shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan

NIHON AGRI is an agriculture company that offers the production, purchase, selection, and sale of sweet potatoes and other field crops.

AgricultureFarmingFood and BeverageLogistics
Debt FinancingFeb 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,052,673
SALOWIN

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

SALOWIN is a shared salon where freelance hairdressers can freely provide for customers.

BeautyCustomer ServiceService Industry
Debt FinancingFeb 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $17,725,378
Luup

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Luup is a micromobility company that provides shared e-scooters and e-bikes.

AppsE-CommerceElectric VehicleInternetMobile AppsTransportation
Debt FinancingOct 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $19,847,045
Enfinity

Miami, Florida, United States

Enfinity Global is a renewable energy company that focuses on developing, financing, and operating solar energy and energy storage projects.

EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingAug 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $242,000,000
Updater

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Updater is an Electricity retail service for corporations and individuals company.

BlockchainContentElectrical DistributionEnergyRetailSocial Media
Series CMay 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $10,590,292
WealthPark

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

WealthPark is a digital asset management platform that connects investors and managers of real estate.

BlockchainCrowdfundingFinancial ServicesInsuranceReal Estate
Series BAug 6, 2020
Amount Raised: $8,590,398
Caster

Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan

Caster is a provides various services for remote workers and those who are trying to change their working style.

Ad NetworkContentEmploymentHuman ResourcesMarketingSocial MediaTask Management
Series UnknownJun 3, 2020