About Beyond Next Ventures
Beyond Next Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of Tokyo, Japan. As of Sep 2026, Beyond Next Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 94 companies, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in Japan based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Life Sciences and HealthTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of ARK Overall, Beyond Next Ventures portfolio has seen 2 IPOs and 5 acquisitions including key companies like MediBuddy, Wellthy Therapeutics and QD Laser. A lot of funds co-invest with Beyond Next Ventures, with names like Mitsubishi UFJ Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Beyond Next Ventures has team of 35 people including 5 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 2 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Beyond Next Ventures' List of Top Investments
Beyond Next Ventures has a portfolio of 94 companies. Their most notable investments are in Olive Union and LIFESCAPES.Their portfolio spans across Japan, India, United States and 3 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Life Sciences, HealthTech and 21 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Beyond Next Ventures:
1. MediBuddy
Provider of health checks lab tests medicine and doctor consultations. This entity facilitates access to diagnostic laboratory testing and medical examinations. It enables the procurement of pharmaceutical products and provides digital platforms for remote medical professional consultations.
Key facts about MediBuddy
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹500 - ₹1,000 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $199M
- Employee Count: 1,783 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Quadria Capital, InvAscent and 70 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jan 05, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. BigHaat
Provider of a digital marketplace platform for agricultural inputs and technical guidance. The platform offers a wide range of agricultural solutions and services to help optimize farming practices and increase productivity. By integrating technology and data-driven insights, the service bridges the gap between technology and the agriculture sector to support the agricultural ecosystem.
Key facts about BigHaat
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $34.7M
- Employee Count: 207 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: BlackSoil, Lucky Investment Managers and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 04, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. ImpactGuru
Platform connecting individuals and organizations with fundraising tools for various causes. It offers resources for medical, personal, and nonprofit initiatives. The platform provides tools for creating campaigns, sharing stories, and collecting donations. It facilitates connections between those seeking funds and potential donors.
Key facts about ImpactGuru
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $21.2M
- Employee Count: 578 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: 360 One, Apis Partners and 75 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 15, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of a health monitoring app for chronic health patients and providers. The platform allows gets integrated into the smart devices for tracking and monitoring the health vitals of patients. The data can be remotely visualized by providers, and caregivers for tracking patients' diabetic health, hypertension, heart failure, and more. It provides a lifestyle management program for people with chronic diseases like chronic kidney disease (CKD). It also offers the provider dashboard to keep track of their patient's progress.
Key facts about Wellthy Therapeutics
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $8.91M
- Employee Count: 25 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Bayer, IIFL Finance and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 15, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. EF Polymer
Manufacturer of organic super-absorbent hydrogel for sustainable agriculture. This hydrogel, created from eco-waste, retains significant amounts of water, nourishes soil with micronutrients, and improves water retention capacity, boosting crop growth. The product is biodegradable and enhances fertilizer application, reducing water and fertilizer usage. It offers a sustainable solution for farmers seeking improved yields and resource conservation.
Key facts about EF Polymer
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Okinawa (Japan)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $28.9M
- Employee Count: 31 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: THRIVE, Beyond Next Ventures and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 29, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Beyond Next Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Beyond Next Ventures has invested in 94 companies over the last 11 years, with an average of 7 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 14 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 8 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in ARK and most recent follow-on round was in ElevationSpace.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 5 | 3 | 8 |
2025 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
2024 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
2023 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
2022 | 13 | 5 | 18 |
2021 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
2020 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2017 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Beyond Next Ventures' Investments by Stage
Beyond Next Ventures has made 44 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.27M, 15 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $6.67M, 11 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $13.9M and 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $26M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 44 |
Series A | 15 |
Series B | 11 |
Series D | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Beyond Next Ventures' Investments by Sector
Beyond Next Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, HealthTech, Life Sciences, Enterprise Applications and Food and Agriculture Tech. Notably, it has invested in 71 Tech companies, 58 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 29 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 27 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 24 |
HealthTech | 18 |
Life Sciences | 13 |
Enterprise Applications | 12 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 8 |
Others | 72 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Beyond Next Ventures' Investments by Geography
Beyond Next Ventures has made most investments in Japan (50), followed by India where it has made 15 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Japan | 50 |
India | 15 |
Singapore | 2 |
United States | 2 |
South Korea | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Beyond Next Ventures' recent investments
Beyond Next Ventures has made 8 investments in 2026 so far. ARK and ElevationSpace are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Beyond Next Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 17, 2026 | Japan | Series A | 3821 | [+9] | |
Jun 19, 2026 | Japan | Series B | 8605 | ||
May 29, 2026 | Japan | Series B | 5328 | [+7] | |
May 27, 2026 | Japan | Seed | 5713 | [+6] | |
May 13, 2026 | Japan | Series B | 7114 |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Beyond Next Ventures' Portfolio
2 of Beyond Next Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Susmed got listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), in Dec 2021 at marketcap of $191M and QD Laser got listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) at marketcap of $30.4M.Here are Beyond Next Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 24, 2021 | - | - | 6526 | |
Feb 05, 2021 | - | - | 8177 |
Acquired companies in Beyond Next Ventures' Portfolio
5 companies from Beyond Next Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Wellthy Therapeutics in Feb 2024 by TruDoc for $*****.Here are Beyond Next Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 12, 2024 | Jun 15, 2023 | Seed | 5991 | |
May 31, 2022 | Jul 27, 2016 | Series B | 3243 | |
Mar 21, 2022 | Jul 23, 2020 | Seed | 3442 | |
Jun 04, 2020 | May 16, 2020 | Series B | 3279 | |
Apr 04, 2019 | - | - | 4426 |
Team profile of Beyond Next Ventures
Beyond Next Ventures has a team of 35 members including 5 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 7 Principals located in Japan, India and 1 more location. Beyond Next Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Beyond Next Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Bengaluru | - | - | |
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Cambridge | - | ||
Venture Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | Japan | - |
Co-investors of Beyond Next Ventures
Over the past 11 years, 680 investors have co-invested in Beyond Next Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Beyond Next Ventures: Apoorva Ashok Kumar Patni, Saama and 247 others have invested in rounds before Beyond Next Ventures. There are 3 companies where Apoorva Ashok Kumar Patni has invested before Beyond Next Ventures and 2 companies where Saama has invested before Beyond Next Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Beyond Next Ventures: 175 investors entered a company along with Beyond Next Ventures. These include investors like Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (7 companies).
- Invested after Beyond Next Ventures: A total of 256 investors have invested in Beyond Next Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (10 companies), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (4 companies) and SMBC Venture Capital (4 companies).
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