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D4V

Operating Status: Operating

D4V: Tokyo-based VC firm investing in tech startups, offering global design assistance and coaching.

Location
Minato, Chiba Prefecture, JP
Founded
2016
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D4V is a Tokyo-based early-stage venture capital firm focusing on disruptive consumer and enterprise technology startups. The firm typically invests in seed-stage rounds, supporting innovative companies across various sectors. D4V's global perspective and focus on technology-driven ventures position it as a valuable partner for emerging startups.

Partnering with global design company IDEO, D4V offers unique value-add services including hands-on assistance and coaching to help startups create value through human-centered customer experiences. Notable portfolio companies include Alpaca, General Prognostics, and Sun Metalon. D4V's approach combines financial investment with design expertise, providing a comprehensive support system for portfolio companies.

D4V - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Portfolio Companies2
Follow-on Investments2
Current Portfolio Count2

Top Investment Stages

Seed4 (100.0%)

Stage Mix

Seed 100%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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Sun Metalon

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Alpaca

D4V - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 7300Business Services
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified

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