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Asahi Media Lab Ventures

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Asahi Media Lab Ventures is a Tokyo and Silicon Valley based Venture Capital arm of the Asahi Media Group.

Investor Profile

Asahi Media Lab Ventures has backed more than 8 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Digital Media, Messaging, Social Media.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series A (38%)
  • Convertible Note (13%)

Country Focus

  • United States (63%)
  • Japan (38%)

Industry Focus

  • Digital Media
  • Messaging
  • Social Media
  • Sports
  • Banking
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Gamification
  • Gaming
  • Internet
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Asahi Media Lab Ventures frequently co-invest with?

PC
Paxion Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Claytonia Capital
Claytonia Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Mirae Asset Venture Investment
Mirae Asset Venture Investment
Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam
Co-Investments: 1
Y Combinator
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
Citius
Citius
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 1
Bias Capital
Bias Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
1984 Ventures
1984 Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Quest Ventures
Quest Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
IG
Innovation Global Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Asahi Media Lab Ventures often collaborate with?

KN
Kenji Niwa
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
EZ
Shared Deals: 1
AD
Andrey Doronichev
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
PT
Peter Treadway
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
WH
William Hockey
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
LF
Larry Fitzgerald
North America, Arizona, United States
Shared Deals: 1
MB
Shared Deals: 1
AI
Andre Iguodala
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AN
Ankur Nagpal
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
FS
Frank Strauss
North America, Michigan, United States, Metropolitan
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Asahi Media Lab Ventures?

Waku

Takahashi, Okayama, Japan

Waku is a manufacturing company that specializes in the research and development of organic fertilizers for the agriculture industry.

AgTechChemicalManufacturing
SeedJul 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,209,993
Anaguma

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Anaguma is a software management company that develops and handles social networking app.

AdvertisingBusiness DevelopmentMarketingSustainability
Series AJul 8, 2025
Nagaku

Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Nagaku is a web magazine that publishes about culture along with web development, PR, marketing, and consulting services.

ConsultingMarketingPublic RelationsPublishingWeb Development
SeedFeb 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $934,202
Philduct

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Philduct is an oral tech company that provides a transparent mouthpiece orthodontic service DPERAL for dental care.

BeautyDentalHealth Care
Series AOct 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,046,685
Oxygen

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Financial platform for the 21st century - providing digital natives, creators & entrepreneurs consumer & business banking in a single app.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series ADec 21, 2020
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Legionfarm

San Francisco, California, United States

Legionfarm connects gamers with professional players for in-game training and companionship.

GamificationGamingInternet
SeedApr 9, 2020
Amount Raised: $4,020,000
ON

San Francisco, California, United States

ON is an enterprise AI platform trusted for consumer engagement by brands in retail and sports.

Digital MediaMessagingSocial MediaSports
Convertible NoteMar 3, 2020
Amount Raised: $10,500,000
Snaq me

Chuo, Hokkaido, Japan

Snaq me is a personalized subscription service for Guilt Free snacks that do not feel guilty when eaten.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood DeliveryManagement ConsultingSnack Food
SeedMay 28, 2019
Amount Raised: $1,828,872
Omniscience Corporation

Palo Alto, California, United States

Omniscience Corporation provides underwriting automation and risk intelligence.

ComputerEnterpriseHomeland SecurityInsurTechSoftware
Series AMay 22, 2019
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
ON

San Francisco, California, United States

ON is an enterprise AI platform trusted for consumer engagement by brands in retail and sports.

Digital MediaMessagingSocial MediaSports
SeedJun 12, 2018
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