FINANCE
31VENTURES also support startups in terms of finance which is indispensable for their
growth by investing through funds. Furthermore, we make investment in startups in
various stages through business support and fund investment. Direct investment by
Mitsui Fudosan is also carried out for startups mainly in their later stage with stronger
business synergy to pursue co-creation of new businesses.
growth by investing through funds. Furthermore, we make investment in startups in
various stages through business support and fund investment. Direct investment by
Mitsui Fudosan is also carried out for startups mainly in their later stage with stronger
business synergy to pursue co-creation of new businesses.

31VENTURES Global
Innovation Fund
31VENTURES Global Innovation Fund is a corporate venture capital fund formed by Mitsui Fudosan and Global Brain Corporation (Global Brain) in order to realize effective use of Mitsui Fudosan Group’s assets and networks and speedy investments.
Based on Mitsui Fudosan’s broad trading sphere and diverse business fields as well as Global Brain’s abundant support experience, we aim for faster business expansion by supporting startups from the medium- to long-term by providing hands-on support that does not end with simple investment.
- Investment
Policy - Companies that satisfy the following conditions in terms of co-creation which includes creation of new businesses by fully utilizing Mitsui Fudosan Group’s assets:
(1) Marketability (2) Creativity (3) Profitability (4) Synergy (5) Credibility - Covered
- Japan, the United States, Europe, Israel, and Asian Countries
Fund Overview
Name | 31VENTURES Global Innovation Fund I |
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Fund Manager | Global Brain Corporation |
Fund Size | JPY5 billion |
Targeted stage |
From the seed stage to the mitdle stage centering on the early stage |
Name | 31VENTURES Global Innovation Fund Ⅱ |
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Fund Manager | Global Brain Corporation |
Fund Size | JPY8.5 billion |
Targeted stage |
From the early stage to the mitdle stage |
- Name
31VENTURES Global Innovation Fund I - Fund Manager
Global Brain Corporation - Fund Size
JPY5 billion - Fund Term
10 years - Targeted stage
From the seed stage to the middle stage centering on the early stage - Covered Regions
Japan, the United States, Europe, Israel, and Asian Countries
Focused investment sectors
- PropTech
- IoT
- Cyber Security
- Sharing Economy
- E-commerce
- FinTech
- Energy and GreenTech
- Robotics
- AI and Big Data
- Healthcare
31VENTURES
-Global Brain – Growth I Project
This corporate venture capital project is one-of-a-kind in that it focuses on growth-stage startups
The target verticals are PropTech, IoT, Cyber Security, E-commerce, FinTech, Robotics, and AI.
Mitsui Fudosan will offer hands-on supports to the invested startups such as supports of executive and key employee search,
adaptations to properties of Mitsui Fudosan’s under management, and connections with Japan’s leading companies.
Project Overview
Project name | 31VENTURES – Global Brain – Growth I Project |
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Operators | Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. and Global Brain Corporation |
Project size | JPY 30 billion |
Operation term | 10 years |
Investment target | Growth-stage startups, etc. |
Focused investment sectors
- PropTech
- IoT
- Cyber Security
- Sharing Economy
- E-commerce
- FinTech
- Energy and GreenTech
- Robotics
- AI and Big Data
- Healthcare
Direct Investment
With an aim for forming a business partnership, we also make direct investment in high potential startups mainly during their later stages to have strong synergy with Mitsui Fudosan’s business fields and to contribute to the co-creation of new industries.
Strategic investments in outside funds
We also make strategic investments in outside funds in Japan and abroad with strength in business fields that have high expertise and strong growth potential.
Companies We Have Supported
31VENTURES Global Innovation Fund (※ exited)
Synamon Inc.
GeoSpock
COGNITEE Inc.
SCADAfence, LTD.
Popshoot, Inc.
ARAYA Inc.
Loom Systems, Ltd.※
Peerspace,Inc
CrediFi Corp.※
NANOEGG® Research Laboratories,inc.
SiteAware※
Material Concept, Inc.※
LIFE Robotics, Inc※
LivingStyle, Inc.,※
Undo Ltd
Okan, Inc.
Enlighted Inc.※
Source Defense Ltd.
Seismic.
Omise Holdings Pte Ltd.
Immense Simulations
CREEMA LTD.
Humanising Autonomy Ltd
Connected Robotics Inc
Securitize Inc.
ViSENZE
Eden Technologies Inc.
Cluster, Inc.
Cozre Inc.
atta Inc.
Bitkey Inc.
Airporter
Knowledge Merchants Works Inc.
Photosynth Inc.
SpeakBUDDY Ltd.
Railsbank