Coral Capital
We’re Not Just A VC. We’re an Ecosystem.
Person's name
Coral Capital
Founding Partner & CEO
11-50
Japan
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Partnership Programs :
Target Location :
South East Asia
Open Ecosystem for Founder-Centric Innovation
Coral Capital is a Japan-based venture capital firm dedicated to building the country’s next legendary companies. With a broad investment scope—from SaaS to fusion energy—they have backed over 100 startups, including SmartHR, KAKEHASHI, Kyoto Fusioneering, and GITAI. Originally launched in partnership with Silicon Valley’s 500 Startups, Coral introduced innovative tools to Japan’s startup ecosystem, such as J-KISS convertible equity and SPVs.
Beyond funding, Coral supports Japan’s startup scene through a highly engaged founder community, the most-read VC blog in the country, and Japan’s largest startup career fair—helping thousands of talents connect with portfolio companies. They take a “hands-if” approach to investing: providing strategic support when needed, while empowering founders to lead as they see fit.
Investment Portfolio
Total Investments: 172
Portfolio Companies: 101
Total Exits: 7
Target Investment Stage
Pre-Seed to Series C: Coral Capital invests in startups from the earliest stages up to Series C, providing initial investments ranging from JPY 50 million to JPY 3 billion.
Target Investment Areas
Coral Capital maintains an industry-agnostic approach, investing in sectors such as:
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Clean Technology
- Consumer Goods
- Agribusiness
- Manufacturing
- Financial Services
- Biotechnology
- Information Technology
Target Geographies
- Japan: Primary focus on Japanese startups.
- Global: Selective investments and partnerships to support international expansion of portfolio companies.
Portfolio Companies
Coral Capital has backed over 100 startups including:
SaaS / B2B Tech
Health & Life Sciences SaaS / B2B Tech
CleanTech & Robotics
Consumer & Marketplaces
…and many more across fintech, agritech, logistics, and government tech.
Exits
Coral Capital has achieved several notable exits, including:
What's in it for you?
For Entrenepreneurs
Coral Capital is a sector-agnostic venture capital firm investing in bold ideas—from SaaS to fusion energy. We back companies at all stages, with check sizes from $1M to $30M. While we invest globally, we’re especially interested in startups gaining traction in Japan or looking to enter the Japanese market.
Characteristics of Coral Capital
- Ecosystem Approach: Beyond funding, Coral Capital offers a comprehensive support system, including talent acquisition, fundraising assistance, and access to a broad network.
- Silicon Valley Roots: Originating from a partnership with 500 Startups, Coral Capital introduced concepts like convertible equity (J-KISS) and special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to the Japanese market.
- Hands-If Support: Adopting a "hands-if" philosophy, Coral Capital provides support when requested, allowing founders autonomy while being available as needed.
- Long-Term Commitment: With a long-term investment horizon, Coral Capital partners with startups to support sustained growth without the pressure of short-term exits.
- Community Engagement: Coral Capital runs Japan's most widely read VC blog and the largest startup career fair, fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem.
Why Collaborate with Coral Capital?
- Founder-Centric Philosophy: Coral Capital believes in empowering founders, offering support tailored to their specific needs.
- Comprehensive Support: From capital to community engagement, Coral Capital provides resources to help startups scale effectively.
- Global Perspective: Leveraging international networks to assist startups in expanding beyond Japan.
Ready to Collaborate?
Join Coral Capital’s growing ecosystem and be part of Japan’s boldest startup movement.
Whether you're an entrepreneur with global ambitions or a founder ready to reshape an industry, Coral Capital is here to back you.
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