Shizen Capital G.K.

Shizen Capital G.K.
  • Ecosystem Development
  • Fundraising
  • Pre-founding
  • Angel
  • Seed
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Overview

Shizen Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Tokyo and Paris, dedicated to supporting startups from Japan and around the world. In addition to capital investment, Shizen provides hands-on operational support and access to a strong global network from the earliest stages of company building. To date, the firm has launched seven funds backed by over 150 individual LPs (business angels), with approximately half being foreign nationals. Leveraging its unique LP community, Shizen actively supports startups in scaling globally. The firm is committed to a founder-first philosophy and aims to nurture innovation unconstrained by geography or background.

Initiative details

This initiative aims to strengthen the early-stage startup support infrastructure in Tokyo by launching an open angel investor community called Tokyo Angel Network (TAN). The program will expand the pool of angel investors—particularly those with operational and global experience—who can not only provide funding, but also offer hands-on support in areas such as idea validation, product feedback, and initial customer acquisition, especially during the pre-seed stage where venture capital is typically not yet involved. Through these efforts, the program aims to generate a new cohort of at least 10 active angels who either invest or support startups as advisors, and to foster early-stage success for Tokyo-based startups by improving both the quality and quantity of support available.

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