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Dentsu Ventures

Seed to Growth venture capital firm · Tokyo

Dentsu Ventures is a Seed to Growth venture capital firm based in Tokyo that invests in AI/ML, SaaS and Media & Entertainment. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Dentsu Ventures as of June 3, 2026. Partners at Dentsu Ventures include 笹本康太郎 (マネージングパートナー (Managing Partner)).

Updated · Sources: fund website

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Stages
Seed–Growth
Headquarters
Tokyo

Overview

Dentsu Ventures at a glance

Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth
Sectors
AI/ML, SaaS, Media & Entertainment, Biotech, Healthtech, Creator Economy, Gaming, Alternative Proteins, MarTech
Headquarters
Tokyo
Cold inbound
Warm intro preferred
Website
dentsu-v.com

Investment thesis

Support domestic and international startups through capital provision and business collaboration, leveraging Dentsu Group's creative and strategic resources alongside global VC networks to drive co-creation between startups and large enterprises.

Stated on dentsu-v.comWEBSITE

What sets Dentsu Ventures apart

  • Dentsu Group marketing/creative resource integration (UI/UX, creative production, martech capabilities)
  • Large corporate customer network for partnership/alliance creation
  • Global business development support leveraging Dentsu's international operations
  • Hybrid portfolio combining content/media synergies with deep tech infrastructure plays

Recent investments

DryPowder has tracked these recent investments from Dentsu Ventures: Astrocade, CULTA and Fiddler.

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Partners

1 partner at Dentsu Ventures

  • 笹本康太郎

    マネージングパートナー (Managing Partner)

From the fund's website. Contact details not yet verified.

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FAQ

Questions about Dentsu Ventures

What does Dentsu Ventures invest in?

Dentsu Ventures is a Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stage AI/ML, SaaS, Media & Entertainment, Biotech, HealthTech, Creator Economy, Gaming, Alternative Proteins, MarTech investor, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Support domestic and international startups through capital provision and business collaboration, leveraging Dentsu Group's creative and strategic resources alongside global VC networks to drive co-creation between startups and large enterprises.

What makes Dentsu Ventures different from other funds?

Dentsu Ventures stands out on 4 points: Dentsu Group marketing/creative resource integration (UI/UX, creative production, martech capabilities); Large corporate customer network for partnership/alliance creation; Global business development support leveraging Dentsu's international operations; Hybrid portfolio combining content/media synergies with deep tech infrastructure plays.

What has Dentsu Ventures invested in recently?

Recent investments DryPowder has tracked from Dentsu Ventures include Astrocade, CULTA, Fiddler.

What other funds are similar to Dentsu Ventures?

Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include True Ventures, NFX, Charge Ventures.

How do I reach Dentsu Ventures?

Dentsu Ventures does not generally take cold inbound; a warm introduction from a founder or investor the firm knows is the usual path.