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GLIN Impact Capital

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

GLIN Impact Capital is an impact and ESG investment fund investing in startups in Japan and the U.S.

Investor Profile

GLIN Impact Capital has backed more than 6 startups, with 1 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 Series C, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Renewable Energy, Energy, Local.

Stage Focus

  • Series C (33%)
  • Series B (33%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Series D (17%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (67%)
  • United States (33%)

Industry Focus

  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy
  • Local
  • Children
  • Content
  • Publishing
  • Subscription Service
  • Battery
  • Electronics
  • Energy Storage
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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 GLIN Impact Capital frequently co-invest with?

SBI Investment
Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato
Co-Investments: 2
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 1
Development Bank of Japan
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Felicis
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
JAFCO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
INPEX Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Salesforce Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
JIC Venture Growth Investments
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Marunouchi
Co-Investments: 1
Founders Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Kamakura Investment Management
Asia, Fukushima, Japan, Kanagawa
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does GLIN Impact Capital often collaborate with?

MM
Asia, Japan
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by GLIN Impact Capital?

Yuime

Minato, Chiba, Japan

Yuime is an HR consulting firm that offers agricultural staffing, contract farming, and recruitment services.

Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Series BApr 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,235,675
Asuene

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Asuene provides renewable power retail services for local production and consumption.

EnergyLocalRenewable Energy
Series CJun 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $26,679,366
Literati

Austin, Texas, United States

Literati provides educational subscription book services.

ChildrenContentPublishingSubscription Service
Series UnknownMay 22, 2024
TeraWatt Technology

San Francisco, California, United States

TeraWatt Technology is a producer of lithium-ion batteries.

BatteryElectronicsEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Series CJun 5, 2023
Asuene

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Asuene provides renewable power retail services for local production and consumption.

EnergyLocalRenewable Energy
Series BSep 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $17,491,814
UniFa

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

UniFa is the developer of LookMee, an AI and IoT-powered healthcare solution for tracking kindergarteners' physical and mental growth.

Child CareHealth CareMedical
Series DJun 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $36,497,185