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Animal Spirits
Animal Spirits is a venture capital firm that operates the Animal Spirits No. 1 Fund, investing mainly in seed- and early-stage startups. Its purpose is social...
Animal Spirits
Animal Spirits is a venture capital firm that operates the Animal Spirits No. 1 Fund, investing mainly in seed- and early-stage startups. Its purpose is social transformation for future generations, providing risk capital and management support to startups that can drive that change. The firm aims to inject animal spirits into Japanese society so such startups can grow.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2022
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Principals
朝倉 祐介 (Yusuke Asakura)
代表パートナー
荒木 翔太 (Shota Araki)
ジェネラルパートナー
川原 あやか (Ayaka Kawahara)
ベンチャーパートナー
星野 怜生 (Reo Hoshino)
ベンチャーキャピタリスト
藤本 ほむら (Homura Fujimoto)
ベンチャーキャピタリスト
石川 凜 (Lynn Ishikawa)
ベンチャーキャピタリスト
荒川 あゆみ (Ayumi Arakawa)
コーポレートマネージャー
Frequently asked questions
What is Animal Spirits?
Animal Spirits is a private equity headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
When was Animal Spirits founded?
Animal Spirits was founded in 2022.
Where is Animal Spirits headquartered?
Animal Spirits is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
What does Altss track for Animal Spirits?
Altss maintains an OSINT-verified profile of Animal Spirits covering investment focus (ESG policy, ticket size, target IRR, currency preference, regional focuses, industry focuses, technological focuses), team (service providers and advisors), deals (company deals and fund commitments), and network (associations and event participation). Detailed values are available to Altss subscribers.
What is Animal Spirits's website?
Animal Spirits's public website is animalspirits.jp. Verified contact details for principals and decision-makers are available to Altss subscribers.
What type of firm is Animal Spirits?
Animal Spirits is classified by Altss as a Private Equity, operating from Japan within the Asia region.
How does Altss source intelligence on Animal Spirits?
Altss combines OSINT (open-source intelligence) with regulatory filings, public disclosures, and licensed data partners. Source provenance is tracked to support compliance-ready research workflows.
When was Animal Spirits's Altss profile last updated?
Animal Spirits's profile on Altss was last refreshed on August 11, 2026. Continuous updates are applied as new public information is verified.
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