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Headline Asia (formerly Infinity Ventures)

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Headline Asia is a technology-focused VC headquartered in Tokyo, Japan with investment teams deployed in Beijing and Taipei.

Investor Profile

Headline Asia (formerly Infinity Ventures) has made 40 investments, with 8 in the past 12 months and 28% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (40%)
  • Seed (28%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)
  • Series E (3%)
  • Angel (3%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (50%)
  • United States (25%)
  • Singapore (8%)
  • China (8%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • Taiwan (3%)
  • Hong Kong (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Internet
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Finance
  • Information Technology
  • Analytics
  • E-commerce
  • Big Data
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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 Headline Asia (formerly Infinity Ventures) frequently co-invest with?

SMBC Venture Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Incubate Fund
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
W ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
ANRI
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Global Brain Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Headline
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
DCM Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Greycroft
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Coral Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Headline Asia (formerly Infinity Ventures) often collaborate with?

Yusuke Sato
Asia, Japan
Shared Deals: 2
SC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
FG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JM
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
RG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MU
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 2
Kotaro Chiba
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
ER
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Headline Asia (formerly Infinity Ventures)?

Driver Technologies

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Driver Technologies is an operating firm providing driver-specific matching solutions to boost truck utilization rates to logistics firm.

Business DevelopmentLogisticsTransportation
Series AMar 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,671,562
Ryulog

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Ryulog is a recruiting company that helps job seekers find international work opportunities and migrate abroad.

Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
SeedFeb 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $229,773
iMotorbike

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

iMotorbike.com: #1 Motorcycles Marketplace | Buy and Sell Motorcycles in a fast, safe and secure way.

AutomotiveE-CommerceInternetMarketplace
Series AJan 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
STRACT

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

STRACT is a web platform that provides online platform, dating app, knowledge sharing cloud platform, and casual entertainment services.

Cloud Data ServicesDatingE-Commerce PlatformsInformation TechnologySoftwareTelecommunications
Series ANov 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,632,979
Tradom

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Tradom is a company that offers the "Tradam Foreign Exchange Solution," an AI solution for managing foreign exchange risk.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ExchangesForeign Exchange Trading
Series ANov 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,675,996
Newmo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Newmo develops ride-sharing service platform designed to provide a means of transport to local communities and consumers.

Public TransportationService IndustryTransportation
Series AOct 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $41,466,192
GMI Cloud

San Jose, California, United States

GMI Cloud provides GPU cloud access for generative AI applications.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyService Industry
Series AOct 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
PICK

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

PICK is a startup that provides a digital transformation platform for the real estate and construction industries.

ConstructionMobile AppsReal Estate
Series AAug 26, 2024
newmo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

newmo delivers sustainable local public transportation.

Public TransportationService IndustryTransportation
SeedFeb 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,985,020
Infobox

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Infobox is a sales data platform that covers everything from conducting market research to compiling a list of firms.

Data ManagementInformation ServicesSales
SeedFeb 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,423,412