JR East Startup Program: Tokyo-based venture capital firm incubating and accelerating Japanese startups since 2018.
30
Operating
2018
Tokyo, JP
JR East Start Up focuses on investing in and nurturing Japanese startups through its incubator and accelerator programs. Based in Tokyo, the firm primarily targets early-stage companies, offering support and resources to help them grow and innovate within the Japanese market.
As a subsidiary of East Japan Railway Company, JR East Start Up leverages its parent company's extensive network and infrastructure to provide unique value to its portfolio companies. The firm's investment philosophy centers on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Japan, with a particular interest in technologies and solutions that can benefit the transportation and urban development sectors.
Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies3
Current Portfolio Count3
Top Investment Stages
Series A1 (50.0%)
Series B1 (50.0%)
Stage Mix
Series A 50%Series B 50%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
