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Light Up Ventures
Light Up Ventures is a Japan-based investment firm that focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage startups in the IT and services sectors across Western Japan.
Light Up Ventures
Light Up Ventures is a Japan-based investment firm that focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage startups in the IT and services sectors across Western Japan.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Light Up Ventures invest outside of Japan?
Yes, the firm maintains a deliberate bilateral focus between Japan and the United States. Approximately 60% of its capital is deployed in Japanese startups, with 30% directed to US-based companies, and the remainder covering other Asia-Pacific markets. This dual-market strategy is central to its identity as a bridge between Japanese LPs and global entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Which sectors does Light Up Ventures focus on?
The firm concentrates on deep technology and enterprise-facing verticals: applied AI and machine learning, industrial automation and robotics, enterprise SaaS, digital health, and fintech. Fukunaga's engineering background at Sony informs a thesis that prioritizes technical defensibility and hard-to-replicate engineering moats.
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