Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Corporate VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • Robotics • Aerospace (& Defense) • Online Social |
Investing | United States • Japan |
Investment Range | $250,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
LINE Ventures is a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) firm based in Tokyo, Japan, with a focus on nurturing and investing in innovative startups that are driving transformative changes in society. Their investment strategy hinges on leveraging their proprietary resources, expertise, and assets from LY Corporation Group, aiming to add VALUE BEYOND CAPITAL to the founders of the future. They are keen on supporting companies that align with their investment philosophy across a diverse range of industries including Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), FinTech (& Financial Services), Retail (& E-Commerce), A.I. (& Big Data), Future of Work, Food & Beverage, Robotics, Aerospace (& Defense), and Online Social. With a minimum investment threshold of $250,000 and a maximum cap of $5,000,000, their sweet spot for investments is typically around $1,000,000 per company. Their approach is not merely financial but is enriched by a commitment to follow-on investments and support leading up to potential IPOs and M&As, as indicated by their portfolio performance. LINE Ventures stands out in the CVC landscape not only for its extensive portfolio and the industries it targets but also through its contributions to the ecosystem, with news and informational columns available on their platform, providing insight and market analysis relevant to startups, innovators, and investors alike.