At a Glance
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.
“Connecting innovative startups with corporate partners to create synergistic value.”
Global Brain primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Global Brain is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Global Brain focuses on investments in AI, Enterprise, Deeptech, Digital Health. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Global Brain's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $20M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Global Brain manages approximately $800M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
