MARUI GROUP

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

MARUI GROUP web-site provides company information such as Group companies, as well as IR and Sustainability information.

Investor Profile

MARUI GROUP has backed more than 6 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in Japan, India.
Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Finance, Content.

Stage Focus

Series Unknown (33%)
Series C (33%)
Series B (17%)
Series F (17%)

Country Focus

Japan (83%)
India (17%)

Industry Focus

Financial Services
Finance
Content
Management Information Systems
Blockchain
Electrical Distribution
Energy
Retail
Social Media
Credit

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does MARUI GROUP frequently co-invest with?

Fukuoka Financial Group

Fukuoka Financial Group

Asia, Fukuoka, Japan, Fukuoka

Co-Investments: 1

SMBC Venture Capital

SMBC Venture Capital

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Co-Investments: 1

Thirdstream Partners

Thirdstream Partners

North America, California, United States, San Mateo

Co-Investments: 1

Aozora Bank Ltd.

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

Chibagin Capital

Chibagin Capital

Asia, Chiba, Japan, Chiba

Co-Investments: 1

GMO VenturePartners

GMO VenturePartners

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Co-Investments: 2

Elevar Equity

North America, Washington, United States, Seattle

Co-Investments: 1

Tokyo Tanshi

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Co-Investments: 1

Benefit One

Asia, Osaka, Japan, Osaka-shi

Co-Investments: 1

Shizuoka Bank

Asia, Shizuoka, Japan, Shizuoka-shi

Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by MARUI GROUP?

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

SHE is a life coaching agency that offers content, training, and job acquisition support, empowering individuals to develop creative skills.

Career PlanningContentTraining

Series CFeb 17, 2025

Amount Raised: $11,533,493

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Gojo extends financial inclusion to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.

FinanceFinancial ServicesMicro Lending

Series FOct 24, 2024

Amount Raised: $115,292,002

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Niro is a fintech startup providing an embedded lending platform tailored for customizing credit products to suit consumer needs.

CreditFinancial ServicesFinTechLending

Series BMay 10, 2024

Amount Raised: $4,300,000

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Updater is an Electricity retail service for corporations and individuals company.

BlockchainContentElectrical DistributionEnergyRetailSocial Media

Series CMay 7, 2021

Amount Raised: $10,590,292

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

giftee empowers brands to create and distribute versatile eGifts to businesses and consumers

Enterprise SoftwareGift CardInformation Technology

Series UnknownApr 4, 2018

Amount Raised: $5,468,803

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

MONEY DESIGN offers automated investment management and advisory services.

FinanceFinancial ServicesManagement Information Systems

Series UnknownSep 15, 2016

Amount Raised: $5,679,512