Rakuten Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Rakuten Group, a global leader in internet services headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2014, Rakuten Capital provides investment funding, sector experience, and operational support to its portfolio companies worldwide. The firm has invested in over 70 companies globally, including Careem, Carousell, GoTo, Lyft, Pinterest, and Upstart.

Rakuten Group offers more than 70 services across various fields, including e-commerce, mobile services, travel, digital content, and FinTech services such as credit cards, banking, securities, e-money, and cashless payments, as well as professional sports. By seamlessly linking these services through Rakuten membership, the company has formed a unique "Rakuten Ecosystem."