🚀 Discover DEEPCORE – Empowering AI Founders from the Ground Up

DEEPCORE Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is an AI-focused incubator and venture capital firm committed to building the future through deep tech innovation. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp., DEEPCORE supports early-stage startups through capital investment, technical mentoring, and community building.

With its flagship startup community KERNEL, DEEPCORE empowers aspiring founders and engineers to launch transformative technologies by providing a collaborative ecosystem and operational resources. The company’s primary investment focus lies in seed to early Series A rounds, especially in sectors where AI, robotics, or deep tech can create meaningful social and economic impact.

Investment Portfolio

• Total Investments: 142
• Portfolio Companies: 96
• Total Exits: 11

Target Investment Stage

• Seed
• Series A

Target Investment Areas

• Artificial Intelligence
• Health Tech
• FinTech
• Retail Technology
• Robotics
• Sustainability
• Lifestyle
• Others

Target Geographies

• Primarily Japan
• Selective investments in overseas markets

Portfolio Companies

DEEPCORE has invested in numerous companies, including:

• ChillStack
• immedio
• Aokumo
• Diver-X
• Magic Shields
• Resilire
• GenerateX
• Qibitech
• HarvestX
• Malme

Exits

Notable exits include:

• Liberaware (IPO)
• MFS (Consumer Finance)
• Navier
• AQUONIA
• Fast Accounting
• Smile Robotics
• Cocon
• GMO Cyber Security
• Syla Brain (Merger/Acquisition)
• UsideU (Merger/Acquisition)

Why DEEPCORE?

• AI-first approach: DEEPCORE's entire strategy is focused on fostering deep tech and artificial intelligence startups with scalable global potential.
• Global mindset, local impact: While headquartered in Japan, DEEPCORE's network and community aim for global innovation.
• KERNEL Community: A unique co-working and support space for entrepreneurs, engineers, and researchers to co-create AI ventures.
• Track Record: Since its founding in 2017, DEEPCORE has made strategic early-stage investments and continues to lead Japan’s AI innovation ecosystem.
• Backed by SoftBank Group: With a strong parent company and access to deep networks and funding, DEEPCORE offers founders an unmatched growth advantage.

What's in it for you?

1. DEEPCORE TOKYO I Investment Limited Partnership
Fund Size: JPY 5.6 Billion
This flagship fund invests in startups across seed to Series A stages, focusing on AI and deep tech, and offers hands-on support in recruitment, sales, global expansion, and more.

2. DEEPCORE TOKYO II Investment Limited Partnership
Fund Size: JPY 11.7 Billion
The second fund continues the mission of supporting early-stage AI and deep tech startups with expanded capital and stronger operational backing.

3. STATION Ai Central Japan I Investment Limited Partnership (Planned)
Fund Size: JPY 1 Billion
A new initiative focused on startups in Japan’s Central region, aimed at building a startup ecosystem around STATION Ai with targeted investment and support.

Why should you collaborate with DEEPCORE?

DEEPCORE is one of Japan’s leading AI-focused venture capital firms, founded by SoftBank Group in 2018. With over JPY 18.3 billion in total funds under management, it supports startups across advanced technologies such as generative AI, robotics, and deep tech. Backed by hands-on mentorship and strategic connections, DEEPCORE accelerates early-stage startups from Japan and abroad, making it an ideal co-creation partner for mission-driven founders in the AI space.

Ready to Collaborate?

Looking to scale your AI or deep tech startup with strategic funding and deep operational support? Whether you’re seed-stage or Series A, DEEPCORE offers the right mix of capital, mentorship, and networks to get you there.

Interested? Explore DEEPCORE’s Partner Programs here!