Organization · Venture Capital
NVCC
Nippon Venture Capital Co., Ltd. (NVCC) is an independent venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on early-stage investments in Japanese startups. Established in 1996, it leverages a vast network of over 200 corporations to support entrepreneurs.
Overview
What NVCC does
What NVCC is
Nippon Venture Capital Co., Ltd. (NVCC) is an independent venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on early-stage investments in Japanese startups. Established in 1996, it leverages a vast network of over 200 corporations to support entrepreneurs.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 1996
- Approximate age
- About 30 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 26, 2026
Official channels
Find NVCC elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
NVCC as a funder
Investment thesis
NVCC aims to build companies with entrepreneurs by combining venture capital with access to large Japanese corporate shareholders and academic partners, focusing on early-stage Japanese companies.
Focus narrative
NVCC primarily invests in startup and early-stage companies, providing support from inception to public listing. The organization emphasizes a neutral stance and aims to contribute to the venture ecosystem in Japan.
Value beyond capital
NVCC adds value to portfolio companies by providing access to a vast network of corporate partners, strategic validation, and support from experienced business leaders, facilitating connections that can lead to successful commercialization and growth.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- 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
- HealthcareBiotech & Life SciencesDigital HealthFintechMobility & TransportationEnergyClimate & SustainabilityCybersecurityFrontier & Deep Tech
- Regions
- Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 1,000
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Hepalis Pharma Co., Ltd. (Medical), movus technologies Co., Ltd. (Services), RYDE Co., Ltd. (Information and Communication), MetaGene Therapeutics Co., Ltd. (Medical), and WHILL Co., Ltd. (Manufacturing). NVCC's portfolio spans various sectors including digital health, environmental energy, and construction.
Common questions
What to know about NVCC
Upseed classifies NVCC under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 26, 2026
Known limits
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