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Mitsubishi UFJ

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

They have the largest domestic and global customer base of any Japanese bank, consisting of a network of 500 offices in Japan and 40 other.

Investor Profile

Mitsubishi UFJ has backed more than 11 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 18% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series D, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan, United States, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Apps, Consumer Electronics.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (73%)
  • Series D (9%)
  • Series A (9%)
  • Series C (9%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (55%)
  • United States (27%)
  • India (9%)
  • China (9%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Apps
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Information Services
  • Internet
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Fintech
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Manufacturing
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Mitsubishi UFJ frequently co-invest with?

Eli Lilly & Company Foundation
North America, Indiana, United States, Indianapolis
Co-Investments: 1
Japan Finance Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
North America, California, United States, Pasadena
Co-Investments: 1
Nextech Venture
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 1
InterWest Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
CIDC Consultants
Asia, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Taipei
Co-Investments: 1
Arcus Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Alta Partners
North America, Mississippi, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 1
II
North America, California, United States, Irvine
Co-Investments: 1
Shoko Chukin Bank
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Mitsubishi UFJ often collaborate with?

ED
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Mitsubishi UFJ?

Tryeting

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Tryeting provides an AI platform that integrates various types of software.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Product ResearchRecruitingSoftware
Debt FinancingJan 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $840,635
HelloWorld

Okinawa, Okinawa, Japan

EdTech, International Exchange between Schools

EdTechEducation
Debt FinancingAug 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,258,507
Japan Culture and Technology

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Japan Culture and Technology assists artists and craftspeople in expanding their activities by providing IT support.

Event ManagementInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyIT ManagementWeb Development
Debt FinancingJun 13, 2024
Openrec

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Openrec is a live-streaming platform that focuses on game commentary and online event business.

Digital EntertainmentMusic StreamingVideo Streaming
Debt FinancingMay 8, 2024
Smart Bank

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Smart Bank is a softawre firm that has developed an application for money spending management.

AppsInformation Technology
Debt FinancingApr 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,406,358
AlpacaJapan

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Building cutting-edge capital markets AI technology working with number of financial institutions

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesFinTechMachine Learning
Series ASep 21, 2018
Amount Raised: $5,747,819
Coinbase

San Francisco, California, United States

Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange and cryptocurrency wallet platform that allows users to buy, sell, and store various cryptocurrencies.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTechTrading Platform
Series CJul 7, 2016
Amount Raised: $10,500,000
Reliance Jio

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Reliance Jio is a telecommunications company that offers mobile internet access to customers and businesses.

AppsConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInternetTelecommunications
Debt FinancingNov 17, 2014
Amount Raised: $1,500,000,000
Xiaomi

Beijing, Beijing, China

Xiaomi is an electronics and software company that focuses on mobile devices and technology.

Consumer ElectronicsInternetMobile
Debt FinancingOct 29, 2014
Amount Raised: $1,000,000,000
Cape Wind

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Cape Wind develops energy conservation and pollution control projects for institutional and industrial facilities.

EnergyRenewable EnergyWind Energy
Debt FinancingMar 26, 2014
Amount Raised: $400,000,000