Incubate Fund

2010

Founded

276

Investments

Japan

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Incubate Fund is a leading early-stage venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in seed-stage investments across various sectors. Since its inception in 2010, the firm has built a portfolio of over 300 companies, with assets under management exceeding 125 billion yen (approximately $1 billion). Incubate Fund is known for its hands-on approach, providing comprehensive support to entrepreneurs from the early stages of their ventures.

This support includes assistance with management, business development, and navigating the challenges of scaling a startup. The firm's motto, "Relentless support of visionary entrepreneurs," reflects its commitment to partnering closely with founders to build new industries and have a positive impact on the world. ( In addition to its flagship fund, Incubate Fund has expanded its reach through regional funds, including Incubate Fund Asia, which focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage startups in India, and Incubate Fund US, targeting B2B tech startups in the United States.

The firm also runs "Incubate Camp," an annual two-day, one-night joint entrepreneur/investor management camp designed to support seed and early-stage entrepreneurs serious about raising capital. This program has been instrumental in helping numerous startups secure significant funding and achieve rapid growth. ( Incubate Fund's global presence, with offices in Tokyo, Singapore, Bangalore, São Paulo, and Mountain View, enables it to leverage a vast network of industry partners and investors, providing a robust support ecosystem for its portfolio companies.

Portfolio Companies

Resight, NewRocket, ScoutX Agro Technologies, ALGOLiON, Super Polymer, EyeLight, Flō Optics, FlyWorks, GreenVibe, VocaSee

Gepgraphic Focus

Japan, India, United States, Southeast Asia, Brazil

Key Differentiators

Hands-on support for entrepreneurs, Global network across Asia, the US, and Brazil, Annual "Incubate Camp" accelerator program

Thypical Investment Size

$100K to $1M

Total Funds Raised

125 billion yen (approximately $1 billion)

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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Cybersecurity

SaaS

E-Commerce

Enterprise

RetailTech

Seed

Series A

Series B

Japan