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Lotte Ventures Japan

Lotte Ventures Japan is a corporate venture capital firm based in Tokyo, focusing on investments that enhance customer experiences across various sectors. Established in 2022, it operates with a broad investment thesis that prioritizes entrepreneur growth without strict corporate synergy constraints.

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Overview

What Lotte Ventures Japan does

What Lotte Ventures Japan is

Lotte Ventures Japan is a corporate venture capital firm based in Tokyo, focusing on investments that enhance customer experiences across various sectors. Established in 2022, it operates with a broad investment thesis that prioritizes entrepreneur growth without strict corporate synergy constraints.

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Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Corporate Venture Capital
Founded
Founded in 2022
Approximate age
About 4 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
May 5, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Lotte Ventures Japan as a funder

Investment thesis

Lotte Ventures Japan focuses on investing in services, products, and technologies that deliver exceptional customer experiences, emphasizing a customer-centric approach and potential for financial returns.

Focus narrative

The firm invests in a diverse range of products, services, and technologies that enhance customer experiences. Lotte Ventures Japan seeks to build businesses from a customer perspective, ensuring potential for financial returns while growing alongside entrepreneurs.

Value beyond capital

Lotte Ventures Japan adds value to its portfolio companies by providing strategic support and fostering growth through a customer-centric approach. The firm emphasizes quick due diligence and a collaborative relationship with entrepreneurs, ensuring that investments align with both financial goals and exceptional customer experiences.

Focus and fit

Stages
Friends and Family · Angel · Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series A+ · Series B · Series B+ · Series C · Series C+ · Series D · Series E · Series F · Growth Equity
Sectors
Consumer · Edtech · Gaming · Healthcare · Fintech · Web3 · Food and AgTech · Hrtech · SaaS · Commerce
Regions
Global · Asia

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
20

Portfolio context

Lotte Ventures Japan's portfolio includes notable companies such as: 株式会社みんなの社食: Corporate meal solutions provider. 株式会社AGILE STUDY: EdTech platform for personalized tutoring. AndGAMER株式会社: Developer of gaming devices. 株式会社dreamstock: Platform for soccer player transfers and data analysis. 株式会社CRISP: Custom salad restaurant chain. Adora株式会社: AI app for parental monitoring of children's smartphone use. 株式会社ワークサイド: Recruitment CRM and onboarding cloud service. 株式会社Tailor App: Marketing services based on live commerce.

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Upseed classifies Lotte Ventures Japan under the Corporate Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.

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Last reviewed

May 5, 2026

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