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Coral Capital is a venture capital firm based in Japan, founded in 2019 by James Riney and Yohei Sawayama after spinning out from 500 Startups Japan. The firm is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in building impactful companies across diverse sectors. With a strong focus on the Japanese startup ecosystem, Coral Capital manages approximately 60 billion yen (around $400 million) in assets and is committed to providing funding and resources to startups at various stages of development, from seed to Series D.
Coral Capital invests in a wide array of sectors, including SaaS, fintech, healthtech, consumer services, robotics, and deep tech such as fusion technology. The firm offers investments ranging from 50 million yen to 3 billion yen, providing startups with access to global capital and networking opportunities. Coral Capital is open to startups targeting markets beyond Japan, including North America, Asia, and Europe.
Coral Capital has invested in notable companies such as SmartHR, a human resource management platform; KAKEHASHI, which streamlines business processes; Kyoto Fusion, focused on fusion technology; hacomono, a SaaS service provider; and MarqVision, dedicated to protecting intellectual property and brands.
To approach Coral Capital, founders should visit their contact page at coralcap.co/contact/ for pitching details. The firm is open to pitches from startups at various stages, particularly those targeting the Japanese market.
Coral Capital recently announced the upcoming 'Startup Aquarium 2026,' a major startup career fair aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Japan. The firm continues to engage with the startup ecosystem through blog posts and research on topics relevant to the Japanese market.
Coral Capital invests in startups at various stages, including Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, and Series D.
Founders can pitch Coral Capital by visiting their contact page at coralcap.co/contact/.
Coral Capital invests in sectors such as SaaS, fintech, healthcare, consumer services, robotics, and deep tech, including fusion technology.
The firm typically invests between $500K and $5M in startups.
Coral Capital primarily focuses on the Japanese market but is also open to startups targeting North America, Asia, and Europe.
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