31Ventures

What is 31Ventures?

31Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Mitsui Fudosan, situated in Tokyo, Japan. They specialize in fueling the growth of startups by providing both financial and managerial support while fostering community development to create thriving environments. Their primary investment vehicle is the 31 VENTURES Global Innovation Fund, a collaborative venture between Mitsui Fudosan and Global Brain Corporation.

This corporate venture capital fund is dedicated to supporting innovative startups in a wide array of sectors, including real estate, internet of things (IoT), security, green-tech and energy, sharing economy, e-commerce, fintech, robotics, and life science. They strive to build a world enriched by creativity where individuals are empowered to play leading roles.

31Ventures is actively working to revolutionize the real estate industry by leveraging Mitsui Fudosan's global assets to innovate and develop new businesses beyond traditional boundaries.

Their approach encompasses three solutions to achieve open innovation: investment activities that provide solid support and accelerate startup growth, exclusive workspaces for startups to advance their businesses, and community building designed to unearth new knowledge and promote mutual advancement.

With the aim of co-creating amazing businesses with top-tier startups, 31Ventures pushes the envelope in various sectors, including biotech, fintech and financial services, energy, retail and e-commerce, IoT and wearables, cleantech, A.I. and big data, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, web security and privacy, and robotics.