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Coral Capital is a Tokyo-based ecosystem venture capital firm, investing globally across diverse sectors. It offers strategic capital, network access, and operational insights to ambitious founders. Its portfolio spans fintech to deep tech, semiconductors and aerospace, reflecting a technically informed investment approach.
The firm was co-founded by James Riney, CEO Founding Partner, and Yohei Sawayama. Riney launched Japan's first 500 Startups fund; Sawayama co-founded 500 Startups Japan, bringing expertise from Nomura Securities and J.P. Morgan. Their collective early-stage investment experience established Coral Capital's ecosystem model.
Coral Capital targets visionary founders building significant companies, primarily in Japan, with a global outlook. The firm aims to be a vital partner, empowering entrepreneurs through all growth phases. It translates concepts into impactful businesses, driving technological and economic progress.
Coral Capital Management has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $9.0M Series C in Fon in April 2008.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2008 | Fon | $9.0M Series C | Coral Capital Management | Angelic Ventures, Animoca Brands, Greylock, Index Ventures, Azeem Azhar, Esther Dyson, JOI ITO, Joshua Schachter, Allen & CO., British Telecom, Joichi ITO, Google, Martin Varsavsky |
