Fund Profile

Rakuten Capital

Focus on transformative products and technologies especially in the fields of Commerce, Communications, Marketing, Financial Services, Mobility and Healthcare. With access to Rakuten’s ecosystem of more than 70 services, global businesses and technology expertise across Asia, Europe and the Americas, Rakuten Capital provides financial, operational and strategic support for founders and entrepreneurs. Utilizing consumer and industry data extensively accumulated within Rakuten’s ecosystem, Rakuten Capital explores a truly unique investment strategy with exceptional support to all of its portfolio companies.

Seed Series A Agnostic High-Tech

Quick facts

Tokyo, Japan

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Investment thesis

Focus and thesis

Profile links

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Partners and team

People behind the fund

Saemin Ahn
Seiichiro Sonoda
Shoichiro Suzuki

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Portfolio companies

Selected portfolio

Careem
Carousell
GoTo
Lyft
Pinterest
Upstart

Investor FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What stages does Rakuten Capital invest in?

Rakuten Capital is currently tagged on IsraelVC as investing at the Seed, Series A stages.

What sectors does Rakuten Capital focus on?

Public profile data points to Rakuten Capital focusing on Agnostic, High-Tech.

Where is Rakuten Capital based?

Rakuten Capital is listed on IsraelVC as based in Tokyo, Japan.

Who are the partners at Rakuten Capital?

The public team details currently include Saemin Ahn, Seiichiro Sonoda, Shoichiro Suzuki.

Which portfolio companies are shown for Rakuten Capital?

The current IsraelVC profile lists Careem, Carousell, GoTo, Lyft, Pinterest, Upstart.

Where can founders learn more about Rakuten Capital?

IsraelVC links to the main website, the team page for Rakuten Capital.