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Coral Capital

Coral Capital is a venture capital firm based in Japan that invests in startups across various sectors and stages, from seed to Series D funding.

Venture CapitalFunderEvent hostPublisher

Overview

What Coral Capital does

What Coral Capital is

Coral Capital is a venture capital firm based in Japan that invests in startups across various sectors and stages, from seed to Series D funding.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and event host and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Structured capabilities
Funder · Event host · Publisher
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Coral Capital as a funder

Investment thesis

Coral Capital aims to support entrepreneurs in building significant companies across various sectors, focusing on Japan's startup ecosystem and fostering the next generation of global tech companies.

Focus narrative

Coral Capital invests in a wide array of sectors, including SaaS, fintech, healthtech, consumer services, robotics, and deep tech such as fusion technology. The firm offers investments ranging from 50 million yen to 3 billion yen, providing startups with access to global capital and networking opportunities. Coral Capital is open to startups targeting markets beyond Japan, including North America, Asia, and Europe.

Value beyond capital

Coral Capital adds value to its portfolio companies by providing access to global capital, extensive networking opportunities, and insights into the Japanese market. The firm actively engages in thought leadership within Japan's startup ecosystem, helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges and seize opportunities for growth.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$500,000–$5,000,000

Focus and fit

Stages
Seed · Series A · Series B · Series C · Series D

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Portfolio context

Coral Capital has invested in notable companies such as SmartHR, a human resource management platform; KAKEHASHI, which streamlines business processes; Kyoto Fusion, focused on fusion technology; hacomono, a SaaS service provider; and MarqVision, dedicated to protecting intellectual property and brands.

Capability profile

Coral Capital as an event host

Event focus

Coral Capital invests in a diverse range of sectors, including SaaS, fintech, healthtech, consumer services, robotics, and deep tech such as fusion technology. The firm offers investments ranging from 50 million yen to 3 billion yen and supports startups with access to global capital and networking opportunities. Coral Capital is not limited to specific industries and is open to startups targeting markets outside Japan, including North America, Asia, and Europe.

Format narrative

The Startup Aquarium is an annual career fair designed for individuals interested in startup careers, featuring discussions and presentations from industry leaders and startup founders.

Participant value

Coral Capital provides funding and resources to startups at different stages, from seed to Series D, helping them access global capital and networking opportunities.

Format and cadence

Event types
meetup
Recurrence
annual
Modality
in-person
Typical attendance
3,300
Startups can present
Yes

Availability

Registration state
Not currently accepting

Audience and fit

Stages
Seed · Series A · Series B · Series C · Series D
Audience
Founders · Investors

Speakers and past editions

Speakers

The event features over 100 speakers, including industry leaders and startup founders.

Past editions

The Startup Aquarium attracts over 3,300 participants and showcases more than 50 selected startups.

Capability profile

Coral Capital as a publisher

Editorial focus

Coral Capital is a venture capital firm based in Japan, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in building significant companies across various sectors. The firm manages over 60 billion yen in assets and focuses on providing funding and resources to startups at different stages, from seed to Series D. Coral Capital invests in a diverse range of sectors, including SaaS, fintech, healthtech, consumer services, robotics, and deep tech such as fusion technology.

Audience value

Coral Capital offers investments ranging from 50 million yen to 3 billion yen and supports startups with access to global capital and networking opportunities. The firm is open to startups targeting markets outside Japan, including North America, Asia, and Europe.

Format and cadence

Content formats
blog and podcast
Primary platform
Spotify

Availability

Guest pitch state
Not currently accepting

Flagship work and coverage

Flagship properties

Coral Capital publishes insights and articles on entrepreneurship and investment topics and hosts a podcast available on platforms like Spotify. They also organize the Startup Aquarium, an annual career fair for startup careers.

Common questions

What to know about Coral Capital

Upseed classifies Coral Capital under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, event host, and publisher capabilities.

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Source basis

Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.

Last reviewed

March 16, 2026

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