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Global Brain

Pre-Seed to Series A venture capital firm · Tokyo

Global Brain is a Pre-Seed to Series A venture capital firm based in Tokyo that typically writes $380K checks in AI, Enterprise Software and HR Tech. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Global Brain as of June 4, 2026. Partners at Global Brain include YingQi Liang (Joy) (Director, Investment Group) and Tasuke Nakagawa (Partner, Investment Group).

Updated · Sources: fund website

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Typical check
$380K
Stages
Pre-Seed–Series A
Headquarters
Tokyo

Overview

Global Brain at a glance

Stage
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Check size
$380K
Sectors
AI, Enterprise Software, HR Tech, Education, Life Science, Gaming, Space Tech, Manufacturing, Robotics
Headquarters
Tokyo
Cold inbound
Accepted
Website
globalbrains.com

Investment thesis

Global Brain brings new industries to society through extensive hands-on support for startups and open innovation with large corporations, helping them scale globally.

Stated on globalbrains.comWEBSITE

What sets Global Brain apart

  • Massive CVC ecosystem with 20+ major Japanese corporate LPs providing portfolio company B2B opportunities
  • Strong exit track record: 42 IPOs, 89 M&As from 1,300+ deals
  • GB Xlimit structured accelerator with JPY 10M checks, 16-week mentoring, and Demo Day
  • Corporate open innovation platform (GB Universe) connecting startups to enterprise

Recent investments

DryPowder has tracked these recent investments from Global Brain: Phoxter Inc., Recho Inc. and Mirrativ (IPO Dec 2025).

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Partners

5 partners at Global Brain

  • YingQi Liang (Joy)

    Director, Investment Group

  • Tasuke Nakagawa

    Partner, Investment Group

  • Ying Jian Ng

    Partner, Investment Group

  • Atsushi Tsuji

    Director, Investment Group

  • Risa Sato

    Principal, Investment Group

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

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FAQ

Questions about Global Brain

What does Global Brain invest in?

Global Brain is a Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stage AI, Enterprise Software, HR Tech, Education, Life Science, Gaming, Space Tech, Manufacturing, Robotics investor, typically writing $380K checks, primarily investing in Japan. Their thesis: Global Brain brings new industries to society through extensive hands-on support for startups and open innovation with large corporations, helping them scale globally.

What check size does Global Brain write?

Global Brain typically writes $380K checks at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stage in AI, Enterprise Software, HR Tech, Education, Life Science, Gaming, Space Tech, Manufacturing, Robotics.

What makes Global Brain different from other funds?

Global Brain stands out on 4 points: Massive CVC ecosystem with 20+ major Japanese corporate LPs providing portfolio company B2B opportunities; Strong exit track record: 42 IPOs, 89 M&As from 1,300+ deals; GB Xlimit structured accelerator with JPY 10M checks, 16-week mentoring, and Demo Day; Corporate open innovation platform (GB Universe) connecting startups to enterprise.

What has Global Brain invested in recently?

Recent investments DryPowder has tracked from Global Brain include Phoxter Inc., Recho Inc., Mirrativ (IPO Dec 2025).

What other funds are similar to Global Brain?

Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Concept Ventures, Baukunst, Scribble Ventures.

How do I reach Global Brain?

Global Brain accepts cold inbound, so a warm introduction is not required. Global Brain publishes an application route at https://globalbrains.com/en/xlimit/apply.