Nextblue

Q: When was Nextblue last fund created?

Nextblue last fund was created/launched in 2021-03-10.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2020

AUM

$15 M

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

ESG Focus

Women

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Nextblue is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020. The firm is led by Kanako Inoue, a distinguished General Partner, along with partners Vincent Tan, Yuichi Kori, and Saki Oshima. Nextblue is dedicated to empowering female founders, particularly in the realm of women's wellbeing, and supports startups entering the Japanese market. The team is known for its rapid investment execution and deep understanding of the companies they invest in.

Nextblue focuses on sectors such as health, education, and women's wellbeing, investing primarily in seed to pre-Series A stages. The firm has a global investment reach, with a particular focus on startups from Europe, the US, and Japan. Nextblue's funds include the Women's Wellbeing Fund and Nextblue Fund II, with a total AUM of $40 million. The firm collaborates with corporate businesses and has a strong network of LP investors.

Notable investments by Nextblue include companies like iiba - information services, YStory - healthcare technology, and Elektra Health - clinics/outpatient services. The firm has seen successful exits, including IPOs and acquisitions, and continues to actively seek new investment opportunities.

Industry

Education Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) Fashion/Beauty Fintech Healthcare Services HealthTech Femtech Aerospace Food and Beverage Foodtech Music

Nextblue Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Nextblue Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Aerospace Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$13 M	March 2021
Women's Wellbeing Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Business Services (B2B) HealthTech Femtech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe Asia	$0-1 m	—	September 2026
Nextblue Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Femtech HealthTech Music Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Fashion/Beauty Business Services (B2B)	Pre-seed Seed	Europe North America Asia	$1-5 m	$40 M	September 2026

Contacts

Name

Title

Social Networks

Kanako Inoue General Partner

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Saki Oshima Partner

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FAQs about Nextblue

Is Nextblue a venture capital or private equity firm?

Nextblue is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Nextblue located?

Nextblue is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

When was Nextblue founded?

Nextblue was founded in 2020.

What sectors and industries does Nextblue invest in?

Nextblue invests in companies and startups in Education, Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), Fashion/Beauty, Fintech, Healthcare Services, HealthTech, Femtech, Aerospace, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Music.

What is Nextblue geographical focus of investments?

Nextblue invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Nextblue typically invest in?

Nextblue invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Nextblue investment?

Nextblue usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Nextblue?

Nextblue has around $15m assets under management.

When was Nextblue last fund created?

Nextblue last fund was created/launched in 2021-03-10

Does Nextblue invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

Nextblue invests and supports Women startups and founders.

What are the contacts of Nextblue?

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