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Rakuten Ventures

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Setagaya

Description

Rakuten Ventures seeks to invest in IT startups that can lead the competitive digital age from early to growth stages.

Investor Profile

Rakuten Ventures has made 4 investments, with 0 in the past 12 months and 50% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (50%)
  • Series B (25%)
  • Seed (25%)

Country Focus

  • United States (75%)
  • Indonesia (25%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Consumer Goods
  • Internet
  • Lifestyle
  • Mobile Apps
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel
  • Beauty
  • Cosmetics
  • Wellness
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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 Rakuten Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Antler
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
LVMH
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Bossa Invest
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 1
GO Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Malta
Co-Investments: 1
LG Technology Ventures
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
I2BF Global Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Peak XV Partners
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Co-Investments: 1
Lightspeed Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Rakuten Ventures often collaborate with?

IK
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Rakuten Ventures?

Base

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Base offers the next beauty experience through technology-based, vegan beauty and wellness products for Indonesian consumers.

BeautyCosmeticsE-CommerceWellness
Series ANov 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Airalo

Delaware, Ohio, United States

Airalo is an eSIM store that gives travelers access to eSIMs globally at affordable rates.

Mobile AppsTelecommunicationsTravel
Series AOct 8, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,400,000
Verishop

Santa Monica, California, United States

Verishop is a premium lifestyle company that offers everyday luxury in fashion, beauty, home, and more.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceInternetLifestyle
Series BMar 16, 2020
Verishop

Santa Monica, California, United States

Verishop is a premium lifestyle company that offers everyday luxury in fashion, beauty, home, and more.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceInternetLifestyle
SeedNov 26, 2019