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Gazelle Capital

Gazelle Capital is a Tokyo-based early-stage venture firm targeting seed investments in Japan's startup ecosystem.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

Asia

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

Corporate office

Tokyo, Japan

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Gazelle Capital?

Gazelle Capital does not publicly disclose the names of its investment committee members or managing partners. For allocators conducting due-diligence, direct outreach through the firm's website is the only available channel.

How does Gazelle Capital source proprietary deal flow?

Without published portfolio companies or a known track record, sourcing channels cannot be independently verified. Tokyo-based seed managers of comparable size typically rely on founder referrals, university networks, and relationships with local accelerators such as Moves or Open Network for Digital Innovation.

Is Gazelle Capital structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?

Altss classifies Gazelle Capital as an asset manager with a private equity strategy, indicating it functions as a venture firm rather than a family office. No public filings suggest it manages single-family capital.

Does Gazelle Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

Its stated strategy points to direct early-stage equity investments. There is no public evidence of fund-of-funds activity or LP commitments to external managers.

What investment stages does Gazelle Capital typically target?

The firm targets early-stage and seed rounds, consistent with the venture generalist model prevalent among Tokyo's smaller independent fund managers. Later-stage or growth-equity mandates are not indicated.

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