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The Hokkoku Bank

Asia, Ishikawa, Japan, Kanazawa

Description

The Hokkoku Bank provides banking and leasing services.

Investor Profile

The Hokkoku Bank has backed more than 18 startups, with 15 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Apps.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (83%)
  • Series C (11%)
  • Series A (6%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Apps
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Internet
  • Information Technology
  • Information Services
  • Real Estate
  • Small And Medium Businesses
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Who does The Hokkoku Bank frequently co-invest with?

Japan Finance Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Mizuho Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
The Kiyo Bank
Asia, Wakayama, Japan, Wakayama
Co-Investments: 2
Higashi-Nippon Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
MUFG Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Shizuoka Bank
Asia, Shizuoka, Japan, Shizuoka-shi
Co-Investments: 4
Bank of Fukuoka
Asia, Fukuoka, Japan, Fukuoka
Co-Investments: 2
Shoko Chukin Bank
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
JA Mitsui Leasing
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by The Hokkoku Bank?

Paytner

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Paytner is a finance firm that provides factoring services to support freelance people's funding.

AccountingFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsSoftware
Debt FinancingJul 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $36,897,243
Gourika Marketing

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Gourika Marketing is a marketing firm that provides data analysis support, DX promotion solutions, and hands-on consulting services.

AnalyticsCloud InfrastructureConsultingMarketing
Debt FinancingJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,606,024
YTGATE

Chuo, Hokkaido, Japan

YTGATE is a payment optimization support SaaS product that can be started by adding a single tag line to a website.

Financial ServicesPaymentsSaaS
Debt FinancingJun 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,086,220
FLUX

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

FLUX is a human resource company that provides solutions with AI and machine learning technology to improve operational efficiency.

AdvertisingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital MarketingHuman ResourcesMachine Learning
Debt FinancingJun 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $24,415,028
Hakki Africa

Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Hakki Africa provides microfinance services for small and medium-sized enterprises.

FinanceFinancial ServicesSmall and Medium Businesses
Debt FinancingApr 11, 2025
S-Mat

Higashi-shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan

S-Mat is an eco-friendly IoT purchase system for on-demand, no-hassle grocery with cost-effective shipping.

E-CommerceInternetInternet of Things
Debt FinancingApr 10, 2025
Levechy

Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan

Levechy a real estate crowdfunding service that enables anyone to easily build assets, and have transformed into a fintech company.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProperty ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Debt FinancingApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,103,717
BALLAS

Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

BALLAS is a manufacturer specializing in commercial facilities, hotels, stores, offices, and houses.

ArchitectureBuilding MaterialManufacturingProduct Design
Debt FinancingApr 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,540,568
CADDi

Kuramae, Tokyo, Japan

CADDi is an AI Data platform that offers drawings and supply chain data with a specialization in procurement intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information ServicesInformation TechnologyManufacturingSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Debt FinancingMar 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $33,965,129
Hakki Africa

Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Hakki Africa provides microfinance services for small and medium-sized enterprises.

FinanceFinancial ServicesSmall and Medium Businesses
Series CFeb 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,687,331