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15th Rock
15th Rock is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm focused on human augmentation technologies at seed and pre-IPO stages.
15th Rock
15th Rock operates as a venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo. It backs startups that develop technologies to expand human abilities such as mind-controlled operations, flight, or invisibility. The firm concentrates on early-stage and late-stage investments. Confirmed focuses include Digital Health, Robotics & Automation, FinTech, and Energy Transition & Renewables. It also tracks AI/ML, AR/VR/XR, and Edge & IoT. Geographic reach covers Asia, Europe, and North America. Support for portfolio companies runs through affiliate Spirete, which handles business matching, talent recruitment, advisors, and international expansion. No additional offices, team size, or recent operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. Adjacent vehicles or philanthropic structures are not disclosed. The firm maintains a direct investment posture toward hardware and software startups rather than fund commitments or secondaries.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at 15th Rock?
No named principals or investment committee members are disclosed in available records.
How does 15th Rock source proprietary deal flow?
The firm does not publish sourcing methods or networks.
Does 15th Rock participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Available information indicates a focus on direct investments in startups.
What investment stages does 15th Rock typically target?
The firm targets seed, early stage, late stage, and pre-IPO opportunities.
Which sectors does 15th Rock explicitly avoid?
No explicit avoidance list is published.
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