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Global Brain
Tokyo, Japan
Global Brain is an independent venture capital firm that backs innovative startups and corporate collaborations across a wide range of technology sectors, including AI, fintech, digital health, aerospace, and clean techn...
Portfolio
150+
Employees
100+
Founded
2008
AUM
≈ $2.6B
Investment focus
Stages
Stage agnostic
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceBiotechnologyClean TechnologyConsumer Goods
Geographic scope
Global
Fund details
Funds
Global Brain Flagship Fund IX
Vintage 2024
GB-VIII Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership
GB-VI & GB-VII Follow-on Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership
GB-VII Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership
GB-VI Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership
GB-V Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership
Corporate Venture Capital Fund
$40.0M
Sources
Global Brain
Global Brain is an independent venture capital firm that backs innovative startups and corporate collaborations across a wide range of technology sectors, including AI, fintech, digital health, aerospace, and clean technologies. The firm seeks companies that can create new industries or transform existing ones, leveraging its global network and hands‑on support to accelerate growth and scale worldwide.
Portfolio
150+
Employees
100+
Founded
2008
AUM
≈ $2.6B
Funds
Global Brain Flagship Fund IX · Vintage 2024
GB-VIII Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership
GB-VI & GB-VII Follow-on Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership
GB-VII Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership
GB-VI Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership
GB-V Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership
Corporate Venture Capital Fund · $40.0M
Stages
Stage agnostic
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceBiotechnologyClean TechnologyConsumer GoodsCybersecurity
Geographic scope
Global
Sources
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The startup offers an online application for creating customized shopping lists and menu proposals, enabling users to efficiently plan meals based on personal preferences. By facilitating no-code e-commerce integration, the platform streamlines the procurement process, enhancing operational efficiency for individuals and businesses alike.
Funding: $19.2M
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Funding: $19.2M
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AI Model develops AI-generated virtual models for e-commerce platforms, enabling businesses to create realistic product imagery without the need for physical models. This technology addresses model shortages and enhances online shopping experiences by providing customizable, high-quality visuals that improve customer engagement and conversion rates.
The startup offers an online platform that features a negotiation automation tool, which transcribes and analyzes sales conversations to extract actionable insights. This technology enables sales teams to enhance their performance through data-driven coaching and improved negotiation strategies.
Anyflow is a cloud-native integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that enables businesses to automate and optimize operations by connecting various software applications through APIs. It allows users to integrate their internal systems with third-party SaaS solutions in as little as one week, streamlining workflows without the need for coding.
The startup develops AI-driven climate monitoring technology that utilizes satellite data to assess forest carbon stock, tree species, and tree height while tracking deforestation. This technology provides clients with accurate project monitoring and baseline verification for nature credits, addressing the need for reliable forest resource data in carbon credit markets.
Funding: $380.0K
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Funding: $380.0K
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August offers a retrofit smart lock that attaches to the interior side of existing single‑cylinder deadbolts, enabling keyless entry without replacing hardware. The lock connects via Bluetooth LE and an optional Wi‑Fi bridge to provide remote lock/unlock, auto‑lock, virtual guest keys, activity monitoring, and integration with voice assistants and smart‑home platforms. It includes DoorSense sensors, AES‑128/TLS encryption, and two‑factor authentication for secure access.
50+
7K+Approximate amount of employees
Basetwo AI provides a low-code platform for manufacturing process optimization across industries like pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. The platform enables users to build explainable digital twins for faster process development and scale-up. This results in reduced experimentation time, lower manufacturing costs, and improved quality control through real-time soft sensing.
Funding: $17.4M
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Funding: $17.4M
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The startup offers a craft beer platform that integrates a barrel management system, barrel-sharing services, and a commercial ordering system tailored for breweries. This solution streamlines inventory management and reduces order processing time for retailers and restaurants, ultimately lowering operational costs.
Funding: $2.1M
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Funding: $2.1M
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bitBiome utilizes single-cell sequencing technology to catalog and evolve microbial genomes, creating a diverse database of over 2 billion sequences. This platform addresses the need for unique enzymes and proteins to enhance biomanufacturing processes across various industries, including drug production and sustainable materials development.
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Blank Beauty is a digital platform that allows customers to create custom nail polish shades by sampling colors from photos using precise color-matching technology. This made-to-order service addresses the lack of personalization in cosmetic products, offering a vast library of shades for just $9 per polish while ensuring a 100% color match guarantee.
Funding: $20.3M
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Funding: $20.3M
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Cognigy is an enterprise conversational AI platform that automates customer and employee support through AI agents capable of handling voice and chat interactions. By enabling real-time AI coaching and proactive service, Cognigy enhances customer experience and operational efficiency, achieving up to 70% automation in support processes.
Funding: $173.5M
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Eurazeo
Eurazeo
Funding: $173.5M
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Coins.ph is a cryptocurrency platform that enables users in the Philippines to buy, sell, and securely store various digital assets with minimal fees, starting from as low as ₱5. The platform also offers additional financial services, including bill payments and professional-grade trading tools, addressing the need for accessible and efficient cryptocurrency management in the region.
Funding: $30.0M
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Ribbit Capital
Ribbit Capital
Funding: $30.0M
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Commonwealth Fusion is developing smaller, cost-effective tokamak fusion systems using high-temperature superconducting magnets to produce net energy from fusion. The company aims to deliver clean, abundant energy through its SPARC machine, paving the way for the first commercial fusion power plant, ARC, to combat climate change.
Funding: $1.0M
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Funding: $1.0M
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This startup develops generative AI tools and services specifically for the anime production process, enabling creators to enhance their workflow and efficiency. By automating various creative tasks, the company helps clients achieve sustainable production timelines and reduce costs in anime creation.
Creatura generates and distributes carbon credits while promoting renewable energy adoption to help companies reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By leveraging expertise in carbon credit development and a global network, the startup supports businesses in achieving their decarbonization goals effectively.
Funding: $2.3M
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DBJ CapitalMITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC)
DBJ CapitalMITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC)
Funding: $2.3M
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Digantara is developing a Space Mission Assurance Platform Space MAP that utilizes sensor fusion and multimodal data to enhance space traffic monitoring and situational awareness. This technology addresses the increasing risk of collisions in crowded orbital environments by tracking 20 times more objects with 10 times higher resolution.
Funding: $14.5M
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Funding: $14.5M
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Enlighted offers an IoT platform that uses wireless sensors to collect real‑time data on occupancy, lighting, temperature, and air quality in commercial buildings. The cloud‑based analytics engine processes this data to provide dashboards, predictive maintenance alerts, and automated control of lighting and HVAC systems, helping owners and facility managers reduce energy use, improve occupant comfort, and extend equipment life.
Formic provides full-service automation solutions specializing in end-of-line case packing and palletizing systems. This Robots-as-a-Service model includes equipment deployment, 24/7 service and parts, and production intelligence software for a fixed monthly rate. The service aims to eliminate labor challenges and ergonomic risks while providing manufacturers with measurable productivity improvements.
Funding: $59.1M
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Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Fund
Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Fund
Funding: $59.1M
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The startup operates a crowdfunding platform that connects investors seeking middle-risk, middle-return alternative investments with businesses in need of financing. This platform enables companies to raise capital from the public for various operational purposes, addressing the gap between investment demand and funding availability.
Geniee, Inc. offers an integrated marketing technology platform that combines programmatic supply‑side and demand‑side services, a retail media solution, and a suite of SaaS tools for sales, CRM, marketing automation, chat, search, and data management. The unified platform provides real‑time ad inventory access, cross‑channel campaign execution, and centralized analytics, helping advertisers and publishers reduce operational complexity, lower costs, and improve campaign ROI across online and offline media.
Hacosco provides a lightweight, cardboard‑style VR headset that uses a standard smartphone, combined with a cloud‑based platform for creating, streaming, and distributing 360° immersive content. Their end‑to‑end service includes VR production, live 8K streaming, photogrammetry, and custom headset kits, enabling event organizers, marketers, educators, and enterprises to deliver high‑quality VR experiences without costly hardware or technical expertise.
Founded 20140+
This startup provides micro-financing services tailored for gig workers in Africa by implementing a credit scoring system that evaluates small businesses for short-term consumption loans. By partnering with microfinance institutions, it enables these businesses to access essential funding for operational needs, addressing the lack of credit options available to them.
Funding: $22.8M
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Funding: $22.8M
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The startup provides a digital platform that connects elderly individuals with caretakers for various support services, including household assistance, medical visits, and shopping help. This service addresses the challenge of finding reliable and suitable caretakers to meet the diverse needs of the aging population.
Founded 2011
Instalimb utilizes 3D printing and machine learning technology to produce affordable, high-quality prosthetic legs tailored to individual needs. The company addresses the lack of accessible prosthetics for over 90 million people worldwide, enhancing mobility and quality of life.
Funding: $10.1M
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Funding: $10.1M
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