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About Cool Japan Fund
Cool Japan Fund is a private equity firm founded in 2013. It is primarily based in Minato City, Japan. As of Jun 2026, Cool Japan Fund is an active investor with a portfolio of 47 companies, comprising 47 funding rounds and 3 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 8 funding rounds. The firm primarily invests in companies based in Japan and United States. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer to Retail. Its latest investment was a $***** Series B round in Konvy on May 12, 2026 along with Insignia Ventures Partners.
A lot of funds co-invest with Cool Japan Fund, with names like Living Lab Venture sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Cool Japan Fund has a team of 41 people, including 16 partners.
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Founded Year
2013
Location
Minato City, Japan
Portfolio Companies
Portfolio Locations
Acquisition Deals
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Cool Japan Fund's Portfolio
Cool Japan Fund has a portfolio of 47 companies. They have invested in a total of 47 companies. Their most recent investment was in Konvy (Series B round) on May 12, 2026. Here are the most recent investments by Cool Japan Fund:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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May 12, 2026 | Series B | 5112 | ||
May 03, 2026 | Series C | 9923 | - | |
Apr 22, 2026 | Series E | 9376 | ||
Apr 01, 2026 | Series C | 5704 |
Cool Japan Fund has acquired 3 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Insidetravelgroup on Nov 04, 2024. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Cool Japan Fund:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Nov 04, 2024 | Provider of curated cultural adventure tours in Asia and Japan. It designs and delivers trips that combine classic sightseeing with unique local experiences. The company focuses on creating outstanding customer experiences, working collaboratively with clients and partners to ensure every trip meets high standards. Its expertise in these regions allows for the creation of immersive and enriching travel itineraries. The business model emphasizes sustainability, aiming to have a positive impact on local communities and the environment. | - | - | |
Feb 29, 2016 | Manufacturer of parts & accessories for automobile industries | - | 2006 | |
Jan 22, 2021 | Manufacturer of valves, fittings, and radiant hydronic systems | - | 1965 |
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Here is the portfolio snapshot of Cool Japan Fund:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2019
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2024
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in Japan and United States
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Consumer
Team profile of Cool Japan Fund
Cool Japan Fund has a team of 41 members including 16 Partners and 10 Principals located in Japan and Singapore. Cool Japan Fund's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Cool Japan Fund:
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Co-investors of Cool Japan Fund
Over the past 13 years, 29 investors have co-invested in Cool Japan Fund's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of Cool Japan Fund: 29 investors entered a company along with Cool Japan Fund. These include investors like Living Lab Venture (2 companies).
Cool Japan Fund News
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Malaysian insurtech firm PolicyStreet raises $21m series CTech in Asia•Apr 01, 2026•Gobi Partners, Altara Ventures, Cool Japan Fund, Policy Street and 2 others
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Vietnam’s D2C fashion brand Coolmate closes series C fundingTech in Asia•Nov 03, 2025•Youngone Corporation, CoolMate, Vertex Growth, Kairous Capital and 3 others
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Carro raises $60m to boost Japanese car demand in APACTech in Asia•Sep 17, 2025•Carro, Cool Japan Fund, GetCarro
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Funding Societies raises $25M to boost capital for SMEs in Southeast AsiaTechCrunch+•Dec 19, 2024•Funding Societies, Cool Japan Fund, SoftBank Vision Fund, Khazanah Nasional Berhad and 2 others
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Taiwan travel platform KKday secures $70mTech in Asia•Dec 05, 2024•KKday, Cool Japan Fund, National Development Council, Darwin Ventures and 2 others
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Aiello completes latest funding round for its Asian expansionTravel Daily Media•Oct 02, 2024•Aiello, Cool Japan Fund, Yushan Bank, B Current
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Xidong Intelligence completed a new round of fundraising to expand its market blueprint in Japan and Southeast AsiaTechNews•Oct 01, 2024•Aiello, , Cool Japan Fund, Yushan Bank and 5 others
