Organization · Venture Capital
STRIVE
STRIVE is a venture capital firm based in Japan that invests in seed to early-stage B2B and SaaS tech startups across Asia, including Japan, Southeast Asia, and India. The firm emphasizes hands-on operational support alongside capital investment.
Overview
What STRIVE does
What STRIVE is
STRIVE is a venture capital firm based in Japan that invests in seed to early-stage B2B and SaaS tech startups across Asia, including Japan, Southeast Asia, and India. The firm emphasizes hands-on operational support alongside capital investment.
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 2014
- Approximate age
- About 12 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 26, 2026
Official channels
Find STRIVE elsewhere
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Capability profile
STRIVE as a funder
Investment thesis
STRIVE's investment thesis focuses on providing proactive hands-on support to entrepreneurs from business launch through expansion, particularly in B2B technology sectors across Asia.
Focus narrative
STRIVE invests in seed to early-stage startups, specifically from seed to Series B funding rounds. The firm focuses on businesses in Japan, Southeast Asia, and India, providing necessary capital for business planning, establishment, and expansion. STRIVE is particularly interested in product-led B2B technology, including SaaS and SMB-enabling platforms.
Value beyond capital
STRIVE adds value to its portfolio companies by offering hands-on support in areas such as financing strategy, product development, business planning, and growth execution. The firm aims to help its companies successfully navigate their next funding rounds and scale effectively across markets.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $100,000–$1,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $500,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B
- Regions
- Southeast Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded notable exits
- Bukalapak and Raksul
Portfolio context
STRIVE's notable portfolio includes companies such as TalentX, a recruitment technology firm, Hasura, a developer infrastructure platform, Classplus, an edtech SaaS platform, and Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace that has achieved IPO status. Other portfolio companies include 100ms, Ayoconnect, Raena, Hypefast, and Crowde.
Common questions
What to know about STRIVE
Upseed classifies STRIVE 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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