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§ Venture Capital · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Venture capital firm investing in global speech AI, fintech, agrifintech, and e-mobility startups, with a focus on Africa.
Key people at Ikemori Ventures.
Ikemori Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in global early-stage startups across diverse sectors like speech AI, fintech, agrifintech, e-mobility, and green energy, with a particular focus on emerging markets such as Africa. The firm has globally invested in 30 companies to date, providing capital and strategic support, and its portfolio features notable companies including CAMB.AI, Mysa, and Degas. The firm recently co-led a $4 million seed round for CAMB.AI in February 2024 with Courtside Ventures and Eisaburo Maeda, and participated in a January 2026 funding round for Mysa, co-led by Blume and Piper Serica. Ikemori Ventures is also exploring a potential first investment in Ethiopia in 2026, focusing on e-mobility and green energy. Takaaki Nishino serves as the Managing Director, guiding the firm's investment strategy.
Key people at Ikemori Ventures.
Ikemori Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.3M Pre-Series A in Mysa in January 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Mysa | $3.3M Pre-Series A | Joseph Sebastian, Ajay Modi | Nitin Sharma, CIIE, Neon Fund, QED Innovation Labs, Raise Financial Services |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Camb.ai | $4.0M Seed | Vasu Kulkarni, Ikemori Ventures | Eisaburo Maeda, Blue Star Innovation Partners, Dubai Future District Fund, Trtl Ventures |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Owner's | $7.4M Series A | SMBC Venture Capital | DEEPCORE, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Mizuho Capital, SBI Investment |
