Global Brain
¥30M–¥5B published investment range; this is not represented as a guaranteed first check. · seed, series-a, series-b, growth · Japan, US, Europe and Asia
Japan-based global investor with $2.7B+ AUM, 1,300+ deals, a ¥32.48B 2024 flagship, published ¥30M–¥5B investment range and a process that can reach a decision in one month at the earliest.
Tier 2 · ranked #63japan
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Key facts
| Fund size | ¥32.48B Fund IX (2024); $2.7B+ AUM |
| Stage | seed, series-a, series-b, growth |
| Typical first check | ¥30M–¥5B published investment range; this is not represented as a guaranteed first check. |
| Sectors | enterprise, consumer, ai, deep-tech, healthcare, climate |
| Geography | Japan, US, Europe and Asia |
| Status | unknown |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
Global Brain publishes unusually comparable operating data: fund size, check range, regional allocation, outcome counts, lead behavior in Japan and an investment process. That makes it one of the most ranking-ready profiles in the directory even though it does not expose a simple public founder pitch channel.
How the application really works
Use a targeted introduction to the relevant sector partner. The public investment-process page is valuable preparation, but no general founder form was confirmed.
Tips
- Map the company to the published investment domains and regional mandate.
- Prepare for the published interview, due-diligence and committee sequence.
Watch out for
- Ignoring the firm's explicit process steps.
- Assuming the ¥30M–¥5B range is a guaranteed first check.
Track record
- 45 IPOs and 92 M&A outcomes are reported on the investment page.
- The firm reports 1,300+ cumulative deals and 450+ active portfolio companies.
The firm reports 100+ investments per year, but does not publish a denominator suitable for an acceptance rate.
Investment thesis
Lead and support globally ambitious technology companies while connecting them to corporate and operational resources.
How to reach them
- Target the partner aligned to sector and region.
Notable portfolio
450+ active portfolio companies; see official investment page
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does the firm invest at?
- Seed through later stage; Fund IX targets digital transformation, generative AI and deep tech in Japan and overseas.
- What is the latest disclosed fund or capital base?
- Flagship Fund IX closed at ¥32.48B in December 2024; the firm reports $2.7B+ AUM.
- What check size does it write?
- ¥30M–¥5B published investment range; this is not represented as a guaranteed first check.
- Where does it invest?
- Japan, US, Europe and Asia
- How can a founder approach the firm?
- Use a targeted introduction to the relevant sector partner. The public investment-process page is valuable preparation, but no general founder form was confirmed.
- What remains undisclosed?
- Ownership targets, founder intake route and a universal board policy remain undisclosed.
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Sources
- globalbrains.com/en — Current firm positioning. (checked 2026-08-10)
- globalbrains.com/en/funds — $2.7B+ AUM, $1.4B+ invested, deal and active-portfolio counts. (checked 2026-08-10)
- globalbrains.com/en/funds/global-brain — Fund IX mandate, size and Japan lead behavior. (checked 2026-08-10)
- globalbrains.com/en/posts/global-brain-announces-the-final-closing-of-global-brain-flagship-fund-ix — Official December 2024 final close. (checked 2026-08-10)
- globalbrains.com/en/investment — Stage, check, process, speed, regional allocation and outcome data. (checked 2026-08-10)
- globalbrains.com/en/posts/newly-creating-mps — Current 2026 investment leadership structure. (checked 2026-08-10)