Mint

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Investor type

VC

Founded

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AUM

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Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Investment Ticket

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Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Mint is an independent venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups. Based in Japan, Mint focuses on dissolving the boundaries between finance and business, and between investors and entrepreneurs, to create a nurturing environment for startup growth. The firm is composed of a diverse team with various backgrounds, all dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs with the utmost respect.

Mint invests primarily in sectors such as SaaS, fintech, consumer, proptech, and media. They offer hands-on support through a six-month office program and in-house design services, and they have strategic connections with companies like Seven Bank and POLA ORBIS. Mint's investments are focused on pre-seed and seed stages, providing startups with the resources they need to take their first steps.

Notable investments by Mint include xCARE, a pharmaceutical and medical device development platform, and YellowBlue, a company offering industry-expert level AI translation technology. These investments highlight Mint's commitment to supporting innovative startups in their early stages.

Industry

Consumer Products Fintech Media and Entertainment SaaS PropTech / ConTech

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FAQs about Mint

Mint is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed.
Mint is located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Mint was founded in .
Mint invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Fintech, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, PropTech / ConTech.
Mint invests in companies and startups in North America.
Mint invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
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