Kips

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Kips is a venture fund that focuses on investing in early-stage startups.

Investor Profile

Kips has backed more than 4 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in Japan.
Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Enterprise Software, Information Technology.

Stage Focus

Series A (50%)
Seed (25%)
Series Unknown (25%)

Country Focus

Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
Enterprise Software
Information Technology
Marketplace
Software
Web Development
Cloud Data Services
Crm
Data Center Automation
Mobile Apps

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Kips frequently co-invest with?

ANOBAKA

Asia, Kanagawa, Japan, Shibuya

Co-Investments: 1

QB Capital

Asia, Fukuoka, Japan, Fukuoka

Co-Investments: 1

Chubu Electric Power

Chubu Electric Power

Asia, Aichi, Japan, Nagoya

Co-Investments: 1

Deepcore

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Co-Investments: 1

Orient Corporation

Orient Corporation

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Co-Investments: 1

As One

Asia, Osaka, Japan, Osaka

Co-Investments: 1

Governance Partners

Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Kips often collaborate with?

North America, California, United States, Stanford

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Kips?

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

Ecommit is a trading company that provides data collection, sorting, redistribution, traceability, and recycling services.

Environmental ConsultingRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management

Series ANov 8, 2024

AVA Intelligence

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

AVA Intelligence is an application development company that developed travel planning app AVA Travel with AI functions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Mobile AppsTravel

Series UnknownOct 29, 2024

Amount Raised: $848,192

Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

Co-LABO MAKER is a sharing platform for experimental equipment, facilities, and technology.

Cloud Data ServicesCRMData Center Automation

Series AOct 11, 2023

Amount Raised: $1,274,834

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

One Act is a global startup that operates PieceX, the world's first AI-powered Source code Marketplace.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyMarketplaceSoftwareWeb Development

SeedJun 30, 2021

Amount Raised: $500,000