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D4V

Venture capital firm focusing on Japanese startups

D4V

Japan

D4V is an institutional investor (Conventional VCs) founded in 2016 and headquartered in Minato City, Japan. D4V (Design for Ventures) is a venture capital firm in partnership with IDEO. It focuses on early-stage and sector agnostic Japanese startups. It provides capital, mentorship, design, and networking to startups. As an institutional investor, the firm manages capital on behalf of institutional limited partners, deploying capital across selected investment opportunities with strong growth potential.

Stage: seed, Series A, early-stage (some Series B follow-ons), seed, Series A, early-stage (some Series B follow-ons)
Check size: $1M-$5M
HQ: Minato City, Japan
Founded: 2016
Website: https://d4v.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/18166185
Twitter: https://twitter.com/d4v_vc

Institutional InvestorAI/MLenterprise SaaSfintechhealthtechcybersecurityedtechgaming/esportsfashiontechmobilitybiotech

What they look for

Japan-based or launching in Japan; disruptive consumer/enterprise tech startups with human-centered design and positive societal impact focus

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