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Rakuten Capital

Rakuten Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Rakuten Group. It invests in innovative startups worldwide and provides financial, operational, strategic, and ecosystem support to portfolio companies.

Tokyo, JP

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Launched in 2013, Rakuten Capital invests globally in startups, focusing especially on commerce, communications, marketing, financial services, mobility, healthcare, and transformative technologies. It supports founders through funding, operational and strategic assistance, access to Rakuten's global ecosystem, technology expertise, and data capabilities. The firm has invested in more than 90 companies across regions including Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia.