Kusabi

KUSABI is a Japan-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups with the potential to redefine industries. Our limited partners are mainly Japan’s leading institutional investors, and we focus primarily on lead investments while maintaining a sector-agnostic approach. In 2024, KUSABI was recognized by Preqin as the APAC winner of “Largest First-time Venture Capital Fund” in the Private Capital Fundraising 2024 report — a data-driven recognition by one of the most trusted global sources in alternative Founded in 2021, KUSABI continues to support visionary founders from the seed to growth stage, combining strategic guidance, hands-on support, and a growing community of investors and entrepreneurs. ※Limited Partners (partial list): • Japan Investment Corporation (INCJ) – • Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) – • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) – • SMBC Venture Capital Co, Ltd. – • Nissay Capital Co, Ltd. – • Heiwa Real Estate Co, Ltd. – • Uluru Co, Ltd. – • The Hokuriku Bank, Ltd. – • SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. – • Matsui Securities Co, Ltd. –