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Money Forward Venture Partners

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Money Forward Venture Partners operates HIRAC FUND, a seed fund specializing in seed and early-stage startups.

Investor Profile

Money Forward Venture Partners has made 11 investments, with 9 in the past 12 months and 27% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (45%)
  • Series A (36%)
  • Series D (9%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (91%)
  • United States (9%)

Industry Focus

  • Service Industry
  • Public Transportation
  • Transportation
  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Beauty
  • Customer Service
  • Consulting
  • Data Storage
  • Advertising
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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 Money Forward Venture Partners frequently co-invest with?

SMBC Venture Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
W ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
ANRI
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Globis Capital Partners
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
JAFCO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
DCM Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Eight Roads Ventures Japan
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
B Dash Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
DIMENSION
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Coral Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Money Forward Venture Partners often collaborate with?

KP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
GC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
HP
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
CJ
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1
JH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CB
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Money Forward Venture Partners?

Clear

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Clear is an IT corporation that specializes in web media services and seeks to concentrate on information for purpose.

Information ServicesInternetWeb3
Series UnknownMar 3, 2025
SALOWIN

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

SALOWIN is a shared salon where freelance hairdressers can freely provide for customers.

BeautyCustomer ServiceService Industry
Series DFeb 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,412,387
Meson

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meson is an IT service company that provides spatial computing technology with augmented and virtual reality solutions.

AppsAugmented RealityInformation TechnologySoftwareVideo GamesVirtual Reality
SeedDec 10, 2024
Find

Nihombashi-hamacho, Tokyo, Japan

Find is a software company that provides cloud development and operation services.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCloud Management
Series ADec 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,681,679
Fondo

San Francisco, California, United States

Fondo helps with bookkeeping and beyond so founders can grow their businesses with more resources.

AccountingBusiness DevelopmentProductivity Tools
SeedNov 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
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
Crowd Chem

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Crowd Chem is an IT company that specializes in software development, data services, and consulting services.

ConsultingData StorageInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedSep 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,033,105
Earth Boat

Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Earth Boat is an accomodation company that specializes in manufacture, sales, and support services of trailer houses and portable saunas.

Facilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementManufacturingReservationsTravel Accommodations
SeedAug 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,727,227
THINKR

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

THINKR provides advertising, video production, content, UX design, and animation services.

AdvertisingArtDigital MediaUX DesignVideo
Series AJul 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $32,521,383
newmo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

newmo delivers sustainable local public transportation.

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