Globis Capital Partners
Up to ¥10B per company; the minimum and standard first check are undisclosed. · seed, series-a, series-b, growth · Japan, with US and global expansion support
Japanese venture firm whose ¥72.7B Fund VII closed in 2023, can invest up to ¥10B per company, and combines growth capital with hands-on organizational and global-expansion support.
Tier 2 · ranked #131japan
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Key facts
| Fund size | ¥72.7B Fund VII (2023) |
| Stage | seed, series-a, series-b, growth |
| Typical first check | Up to ¥10B per company; the minimum and standard first check are undisclosed. |
| Sectors | enterprise, consumer, fintech, deep-tech, healthcare |
| Geography | Japan, with US and global expansion support |
| Status | unknown |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
Globis publishes current fund economics, leadership, company-level capacity and a structured hands-on support model. Its materials support seed-to-growth coverage and a Japan-first mandate with global ambition, while first-check minimums and a uniform lead policy remain private.
How the application really works
No dedicated public founder intake route was confirmed; approach the partner whose official profile best matches the company.
Tips
- Explain how the company can update a major Japanese industry.
- Show how capital, hiring and international network support will change the trajectory.
Watch out for
- Treating the ¥10B company maximum as a first check.
- Assuming a standardized lead or ownership policy.
Track record
- The official history traces seven main funds and portfolio support across multiple Japanese technology cycles.
No application or investment acceptance rate is published.
Investment thesis
Build leading Japanese technology companies through concentrated capital and hands-on organizational, network and globalization support.
How to reach them
- Target a current sector-relevant partner through a trusted introduction.
Notable portfolio
MercariSmartNewscurrent official portfolio
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does the firm invest at?
- Seed and early-stage through growth, including additional growth capital.
- What is the latest disclosed fund or capital base?
- ¥72.7B Fund VII, final closed March 2023.
- What check size does it write?
- Up to ¥10B per company; the minimum and standard first check are undisclosed.
- Where does it invest?
- Japan, with US and global expansion support
- How can a founder approach the firm?
- No dedicated public founder intake route was confirmed; approach the partner whose official profile best matches the company.
- What remains undisclosed?
- Minimum check, lead policy, ownership target, decision timing and founder intake remain undisclosed.
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Sources
- www.globiscapital.co.jp/en — Current strategy, portfolio and activity. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.globiscapital.co.jp/en/team — Current investment leadership. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.globiscapital.co.jp/en/about/history — Fund history, company maximum and strategy evolution. (checked 2026-08-10)
- globis.com/news/venture-capital/gcp_fund_seven-2023-04-25 — Official corporate announcement of the ¥72.7B final close. (checked 2026-08-10)