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Development Bank of Japan

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Development Bank of Japan provides investment banking and loan services to domestic and international clients.

Investor Profile

Development Bank of Japan has backed more than 18 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series Unknown, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, United States, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Media and Entertainment, Biotechnology, Health Care.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (33%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series D (11%)
  • Private Equity (6%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (6%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Corporate Round (6%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (61%)
  • United States (28%)
  • Singapore (6%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Media And Entertainment
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Aerospace
  • Drones
  • Renewable Energy
  • E-commerce
  • Electronics
  • Information Technology
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FAQ

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

Who does Development Bank of Japan frequently co-invest with?

Dentsu Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Global Brain Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Globis Capital Partners
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
JIC Venture Growth Investments
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Marunouchi
Co-Investments: 2
DIMENSION
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Mitsubishi Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Japan Post Investment
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Eight Roads Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment (021 Fund)
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Development Bank of Japan?

BW LPG

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

BW LPG is an owner and operator of LPG carriers.

Oil and GasShippingTransportation
Post Ipo DebtJul 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $595,000,000
Utaite

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Utaite is an operator of an entertainment platform that focuses on planning, production, and development of entertainment content.

Content CreatorsMedia and EntertainmentMusicVideo
Series BMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $51,885,744
AMI

Minamata, Kumamoto, Japan

AMI specializes in the manufactuing, rental service, and sales of medical devices.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series CMar 24, 2025
Alloyed

Yarnton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Alloyed develops, licenses, and manufactures proprietary alloys, alloy powders and alloy components.

3D PrintingAerospaceAutomotiveElectronicsManufacturing
Series BMar 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $47,925,909
Cellid

Minato, Chiba, Japan

Cellid develops and sells displays and spatial detection software for augmented reality glasses.

Nanotechnology
Series UnknownFeb 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,229,788
Infinium

Sacramento, California, United States

Infinium produces synthetic electrofuels to decarbonize transportation and chemical processes.

ConsumerFuelTransportation
Series CJan 16, 2025
Preferred Networks

Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan

Preferred Networks develops real-world applications of deep learning, robotics and other latest technologies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyInternet of ThingsMachine LearningRoboticsSoftware
Corporate RoundDec 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $120,923,987
Qolab

Los Angeles, California, United States

Qolab is a technology company that engaged in research and development of superconducting quantum computers.

Information TechnologySaaSSoftware
Series ADec 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Maxell

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Maxell Computer tapes, Broadcasting video tapes, Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, CDs, Audio tapes, Video tapes

ComputerDigital MediaMedia and Entertainment
Post Ipo DebtOct 10, 2024
Estie

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Estie is a real estate tech company that offers algorithms for rent estimation and quantitative indicators.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningPropTechReal Estate
Series BOct 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $18,771,159