Samurai Incubate
Bridging emerging markets with global venture capital networks.
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Overview
Samurai Incubate is a Tokyo-based venture capital and startup acceleration firm founded in 2008 that focuses on early-stage investments across Asia-Pacific and Africa. The organization combines investment activities with active startup support and ecosystem development, positioning itself as a bridge between emerging markets and global venture capital networks. Samurai Incubate operates multiple investment vehicles, including a dedicated fund for African startups, and emphasizes hands-on support beyond capital deployment.
Investment focus
Samurai Incubate focuses on early-stage investments in the Asia-Pacific and Africa regions, emphasizing hands-on support for startups. The firm aims to connect emerging market founders with global venture capital networks, leveraging its deep market expertise and strong founder relationships to foster long-term company growth.
Program details
Designed for Founders. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally direct vc investment, hands on founder support, portfolio matching with lp networks, investment readiness advice.
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The program states micro fund. Get the amount, who qualifies, when it pays and any carry conditions in writing before you join.
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The program is hybrid. Participation is generally direct vc investment, hands on founder support, portfolio matching with lp networks, investment readiness advice.
About SAMURAI INCUBATE
SAMURAI INCUBATE
Venture Capital
Investing in Africa's early-stage startups.
From public sources
What the sources say about Samurai Incubate
A 2020 Techpoint interview listed this email for founder inquiries; current validity is unverified.
Source: An insight into how Tokyo-based VC, Samurai Incubate Africa, invests in African startupsIn 2020, Samurai Incubate Africa reported follow-on Series A tickets of $200,000 to $500,000.
Source: An insight into how Tokyo-based VC, Samurai Incubate Africa, invests in African startupsIn 2020, Samurai Incubate Africa reported initial tickets of $50,000 to $200,000.
Source: An insight into how Tokyo-based VC, Samurai Incubate Africa, invests in African startupsThe official page lists African countries as the fund's target region.
Source: Samurai Incubate fundThe official page describes the fund as seed to early stage.
Source: Samurai Incubate fundThe official page lists Samurai Africa Fund 2 as operating.
Source: Samurai Incubate fund
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