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 assets.（https://www.preqin.com/jp/data/preqin-awards）

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) – https://www.incj.co.jp/
• Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) – https://www.smrj.go.jp/
• Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) – https://www.smbc.co.jp/
• SMBC Venture Capital Co., Ltd. – https://www.smbc-vc.co.jp/
• Nissay Capital Co., Ltd. – https://www.nissay-cap.co.jp/
• Heiwa Real Estate Co., Ltd. – https://www.heiwa-net.co.jp/
• Uluru Co., Ltd. – https://www.uluru.biz/
• The Hokuriku Bank, Ltd. – https://www.hokugin.co.jp/
• SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. – https://www.smbcnikko.co.jp/
• Matsui Securities Co., Ltd. – https://www.matsui.co.jp/

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