ANRI

Investor type

VC

Founded

2012

AUM

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Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Investment Ticket

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Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

ANRI is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2012. The firm is led by a team of 15 professionals, including 5 partners, and is known for its focus on early-stage investments. ANRI differentiates itself by investing across a wide range of sectors, including business products, energy, information technology, blockchain, life sciences, media, and robotics.

The firm primarily invests in seed and early-stage startups, with a focus on the Japanese market. ANRI's typical investment size is not explicitly stated, but it is known to participate in various funding rounds, including Seed and Series A. The firm has a diverse portfolio, having invested in over 210 companies, with notable co-investors like Mitsubishi UFJ Capital.

Notable investments by ANRI include companies such as Noahlogy - business productivity software, Arrowsmith - drug discovery, HANAMII - IT consulting and outsourcing, Dioseve - biotechnology, and Yaqumo - computers, parts, and peripherals. The firm has also seen successful exits, including IPOs and acquisitions, with companies like UPSIDER and Coincheck.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) IT Services Media and Entertainment Robotics Blockchain/Crypto Life Sciences Energy

Contacts

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Yumi Egami Venture Partner
Venture Partner
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Miki Nonaka-Kinoshita, Ph.D. Venture Partner
Venture Partner
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FAQs about ANRI

ANRI is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A.
ANRI is located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
ANRI was founded in 2012.
ANRI invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), IT Services, Media and Entertainment, Robotics, Blockchain/Crypto, Life Sciences, Energy.
ANRI invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.
ANRI invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
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