Mobile Internet Capital

Mobile Internet Capital, Inc. (MIC) is a venture capital firm established in Tokyo, Japan, in November 1999. The firm specializes in investing in technology companies, with a particular focus on the mobile, internet, information and communication technologies, and other innovative IT-related sectors. MIC provides funding and strategic support to startups across various stages, from their early founding stages through to pre-IPO, aiming to foster the creation of new industries within Japan.

Since its inception, Mobile Internet Capital has maintained a stable performance, having formed and managed a total of seven funds amounting to JPY 39 billion. The firm's investment philosophy centers on backing startups that possess strong core values and demonstrate the potential for a positive societal impact, rather than being swayed by short-term market trends.

The firm's diverse portfolio includes notable investments such as SecureNavi, which offers SOC 2 compliance solutions; Daybreak, a company innovating in food preparation with special freezing technology; Agatha, a DX service for clinical trials and research; Oishii Farm, a foodtech enterprise; and CLUE, known for its DroneCloud platform enhancing legal compliance. Other portfolio companies include Patentix, specializing in application-specific semiconductors, and Katagrma, focused on human capital services.

Mobile Internet Capital's team brings a wealth of expertise, including members with backgrounds in the intellectual property industry. This allows the firm to offer comprehensive support to its portfolio companies, encompassing IP strategy, business strategy, cash management, and preparations for initial public offerings. Key fund managers include Kan Ebisawa, Arata Motoki, Kenzo Kimura, Yosuke Yamanaka, Daiki Tsuno, Yasuhito Inagaki, Takashi Fujiwara, Kyosuke Kimoto, and Chunting Miao.