About Yellow
Yellow is a venture capital firm located in Japan. As of Feb 2026, Yellow is an active investor, having invested in 3 companies, with 3 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 Enterprise Applications to High Tech and FinTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of MusoAction A lot of funds co-invest with Yellow, with names like MTG Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Yellow has team of 14 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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Yellow's List of All Investments
Yellow has a portfolio of 3 companies. Their most notable investments include Dwilar and MusoAction.Their portfolio spans across Japan and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, FinTech and 2 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of all investments by Yellow:
1. Dwilar
Provider of AI-driven global credit evaluation for individuals and investors. The service creates a unified credit profile, enabling access to financial services across borders. It allows individuals to maintain their existing credit history when relocating. The platform facilitates applications for loans and credit cards. It also helps secure financing for properties and investments.
Key facts about Dwilar
- Founded Year: 2024
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.64M
- Employee Count: 5 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Z Venture Capital, East Ventures and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Dec 31, 2025, $*****
2. MusoAction
Developer of robot software using platform models and force control. The software combines robot platform models with force control technology. It automates monotonous tasks in manufacturing, logistics, and retail. The software uses imitation learning, enabling robots to memorize tasks. Instructions are given via text or voice. The company also offers collaborative development with customers.
Key facts about MusoAction
- Founded Year: 2025
- Location: Japan
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.03M
- Investors: JFC, East Ventures and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Feb 04, 2026, $*****
3. Hynts Tech
Hynts Tech Corporation is a biotechnology company that leverages nanotechnology and iontronics to develop innovative tools for efficient substance delivery and extraction within cells. Their technology has the potential to reshape the future of regenerative medicine and various cell-related fields. The company aims to contribute to the advancement of life sciences and has received several grant awards and recognition for its achievements.
Key facts about Hynts Tech
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Fukuoka (Japan)
- Stage: Seed
- Investors: JFC, GxPartners and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 18, 2025, $*****
Yellow's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
In 2025, it made 2 investments, while as of Feb 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in MusoAction.Yellow's Investments by Stage
Yellow has made 3 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $673K.Yellow's Investments by Sector
Yellow has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Healthcare, High Tech and Industrial Goods and Manufacturing. Notably, it has invested in 3 Software companies, 3 Tech companies, 2 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 2 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
FinTech | 1 |
Healthcare | 1 |
High Tech | 1 |
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Yellow's Investments by Geography
Yellow has made most investments in Japan (2), followed by United States where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Japan | 2 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Yellow's recent investments
Yellow has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - MusoAction.Here are the most recent investments by Yellow:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 04, 2026 | Japan | Seed | 8074 | ||
Dec 31, 2025 | United States | Seed | 5668 | [+1] | |
Nov 18, 2025 | Japan | Seed | 9356 | [+3] |
Team profile of Yellow
Yellow has a team of 14 members including 1 Partner and 3 Principals located in United States. Yellow's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Yellow:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | Cambridge | - | - | |
Principal | Boston | - | - | |
Principal | Boston | - | - |
Co-investors of Yellow
Over the past year, 14 investors have co-invested in Yellow's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Yellow: East Ventures, Z Venture Capital and 3 others have invested in rounds before Yellow. There are 2 companies where East Ventures has invested before Yellow and 1 company where Z Venture Capital has invested before Yellow.
- Top Co-investors of Yellow: 9 investors entered a company along with Yellow. These include investors like MTG Ventures (1 company).
