Global Brain

Global Brain is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan founded in 1998. Global Brain is an independent venture capital firm, supporting startups on a global scale. Via thorough hands-on support, global ecosystem, and open innovation between startups and major corporations, we support startups with the aim to create new industries. The firm focuses on Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including AI, Enterprise, Deeptech, Digital Health. The firm manages $800M in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Preferred Networks, SmartNews, Spiber, FreakOut and Livesense. Connecting innovative startups with corporate partners to create synergistic value.