Open Ecosystem for Start-Up Co-Creation

Golden Egg Ventures is the venture capital arm of EggFORWARD, Inc., a premier Japanese boutique consulting firm founded by Satoshi Tokuya in 2012. With a rich history of providing consulting services to over 1,000 companies — from major corporations to dynamic startups — EggFORWARD is renowned for driving management and organizational transformation.

At Golden Egg Ventures, we believe that fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem requires more than traditional consulting. Our mission is to nurture and empower startups that are committed to solving societal challenges. Golden Egg Ventures is dedicated to creating and sharing value in collaboration with our partners, driven by a shared vision of making a positive impact on society.

Investment Portfolio

Golden Egg Ventures invests in startups across a wide range of industries that aim to solve social issues (as of the end of February 2025, it has invested in 27 companies).

Target Investment Stage

• Seed Stage
• Early Stage

Target Investment Areas

• Food Products
• Information Services (B2C & B2B)
• Real Estate Services (B2C)
• Consumer Durables
• Media and Information Services (B2B)
• Consulting Services (B2B)
• Other Financial Services
• Business/Productivity Software
• Health Tech

Target Geographies

• Primarily Japan, with selective investments in overseas

Portfolio Companies

• Oryzae
• IRIS Data Lab
• Anyplace
• Mirror Fit
• TalentBook
• Galapagos
• C2C Platform
• Flier
• Fundinno
• KENZO
• Ubie
• PROTOCOL
• Coconara VC Fund
• ONLYSTORY
• WAKAZE
• Canly
• VACAN
• REASE

Exits

• Flier

About GOLDEN EGG No. 1 Fund

GOLDEN EGG Ventures serve as the general partner of EggFORWARD for GOLDEN EGG Investment Limited Partnership No. 1. Our aim is to build an ecosystem in which ambitious startups aiming to solve social issues can be born and nurtured by utilizing the knowledge we have cultivated through our experience in management/organization consulting with a track record of serving over 1,000 companies and our overseas network of over 300 companies to serve as a bridge between domestic and international startups and large corporations.

We have 11 financial institutions, 11 business companies, and 8 other individual investors participating, and have already begun investing in a number of startups both in Japan and overseas.

🔑 Three Pillars of Support

1. Capital Participation through Investment
They invest directly in startups to enable long-term value creation, especially for those traditionally underserved by standard consulting models due to limited capital.

2. Strategic and Organizational Transformation (Consulting)
Backed by EggFORWARD’s extensive experience, they help startups overcome strategic misalignments and implement MVV/Purpose Management systems for consistent growth support.

3. Professional Network & Ecosystem Engagement
They offer access to a diverse network of professionals and encourage horizontal collaboration, peer learning, and co-creation across their startup ecosystem.

What's in it for you?

1. Funding Opportunity for Impact-Driven Japanese & Foreign Startups

Golden Egg invests directly in startups tackling social challenges. Beyond just funding, this program combines strategic investment with ongoing support in management and organizational development to increase long-term value.

2. Incubation & Community Space Partner
Utilize our prime-location base in Shibuya, Tokyo. As a partner, you'll gain entry to a dynamic co-creation space used by startups, corporates, investors, and government stakeholders—plus opportunities to participate in exclusive events and meetups.

3. Co-Events Partner
We invite partners to collaborate on hosting high-impact events, from executive networking to pitch sessions with investors, connecting startups, government bodies, business leaders, and VCs from around the world.

Partners

Why should you collaborate with Golden Egg?

Because Golden Egg doesn’t just invest in your business—they invest in your purpose.

Their approach is hands-on, human, and holistic. From pre-IPO to post-IPO stages, from internal team building to external scaling, startups in the Golden Egg ecosystem will grow with confidence. When you partner with Golden Egg, you're backed by a team that brings not just knowledge but also commitment to shared values.

• Investing in long-term potential, not just quick returns
• Offering deep organizational and leadership transformation support
• Facilitating connections that open new doors
• Backed by strong testimonials from startups like Ubie, PROTOCOL, TSUKURUBA, and PR Table

When you work with Golden Egg, you're gaining a partner who believes in your mission as much as you do—and is ready to help you deliver on it.

Ready to Collaborate?

If you're building something that matters, Golden Egg is here to grow with you.
Interested? Visit Golden Egg’s Partner Programs Here!