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Saison Ventures
Saison Ventures was founded in 2015 in Tokyo as the dedicated venture unit of Credit Saison Co., Ltd. Kosuke Mori serves as managing partner and also heads...
Saison Ventures
Saison Ventures was founded in 2015 in Tokyo as the dedicated venture unit of Credit Saison Co., Ltd. Kosuke Mori serves as managing partner and also heads Saison International in Singapore. Capital originates entirely from the parent consumer-credit group. The firm targets early-stage venture and seed rounds in FinTech, blockchain and related software. It executes direct equity investments and maintains a ticket range of $0.1–3 million. Geographic coverage centers on Japan, Singapore, Indonesia and India. Confirmed holdings include Pintu, CoinDCX, Kredivo, ShopBack, Ula, Stashfin, Julo, Glints and Habitto. Onigiri Capital, an affiliated vehicle, adds blockchain and real-world-asset exposure. Saison Ventures reports no public AUM figure. The parent maintains Saison Realty and a long-term sponsorship of the José Carreras Leukaemia Foundation. November 2024: Sponsored DevCon Bangkok Pitch Cruise Night. Additional offices are limited to the Singapore base of Saison International. The structure functions as an internal innovation pipeline rather than an independent asset manager. Investment decisions remain tied to Credit Saison's strategic needs in payments, credit and embedded finance, creating a closed loop between portfolio companies and the parent's operating businesses.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2015
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
3-1-1 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku Sunshine 60 / 52F
Principals
Kosuke Mori
Managing Partner
Qin En Looi
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Saison Ventures?
Kosuke Mori serves as managing partner and oversees the Tokyo and Singapore teams. Qin En Looi acts as partner and manages Onigiri Capital.
How does Saison Ventures source proprietary deal flow?
The firm leverages Credit Saison's existing merchant and cardholder network in Japan and Southeast Asia. It also participates in regional events such as the Singapore Fintech Festival and Tech in Asia Conference.
Is Saison Ventures structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It operates as a corporate venture arm wholly funded by Credit Saison Co., Ltd. The mandate prioritizes strategic fit with the parent's credit-card and payments businesses over pure financial returns.
Does Saison Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes only direct equity investments and co-investments. No fund-of-funds commitments appear in its disclosed activity.
What investment stages does Saison Ventures typically target?
Activity concentrates on seed and early-stage rounds. Ticket sizes range from $0.1 million to $3 million per investment.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
All capital is provided by Credit Saison Co., Ltd., a listed Japanese consumer-credit company.
What is Saison Ventures' known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm takes board seats in several portfolio companies and has invested alongside other venture funds in Southeast Asian startups such as Kredivo and ShopBack.
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