W inc.
Venture capital · Tokyo, Japan · Asia Pacific
W inc. is a venture capital firm that invests in start-ups in the lifestyle, entertainment, and sports fields from early stages. It also runs incubation and community programs, including a consumer-focused bootcamp and a Southeast Asia support program.
Invests inEnterprise Software
In its own wordsconsumerlifestyleentertainmentsportssoutheast asiaincubation
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Or find every investor that fitsW inc. lists 90 checked portfolio companies on its own site. Its largest themes are Enterprise Software (21%), E-commerce & Marketplaces (13%) and Fintech (11%). 89% of its companies are based in Japan. It invests most often alongside Global Brain, ANOBAKA and CREST Skill Partners.
No funding round on record names W inc. yet, so the figures come from its portfolio page.
Round figures show recent activity, not W inc.'s whole history. Rounds on record name 0 companies; its own site lists 90. Funding rounds are complete from mid-2025, so counts and the yearly trend undercount a firm that invested before then. The portfolio, themes and places come from its own site and are not affected.
Investment themes
share of its checked companiesThis firmAll checked companies
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| This firm | All checked companies | |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Software | 21% | 8% |
| E-commerce & Marketplaces | 13% | 6% |
| Fintech | 11% | 12% |
| Healthcare & Biotech | 9% | 15% |
| Media & Entertainment | 9% | 4% |
| AI & Machine Learning | 7% | 18% |
| Food & Agriculture | 6% | 3% |
| Education | 6% | 7% |
Invests most often with
firms sharing its portfolio companiesShow as a table
| Share | |
|---|---|
| Global Brain | 10 |
| ANOBAKA | 6 |
| CREST Skill Partners | 5 |
| JAFCO | 5 |
| Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital | 5 |
| Globis Capital Partners | 4 |
| Incubate Fund | 4 |
| Mint | 4 |
Investor profile
percentile among all firmsShow as a table
| Measure | Percentile of all firms | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio size | 95th | 95 companies |
| Recent activity | 46th | 0 rounds in 12 months |
| Early stage | 54th | 0% of entries at pre-seed or seed |
| Evidence | 52th | 0% of companies confirmed by a round |
| Sector focus | 18th | 21% in its largest sector |
| Reach | 78th | 5 countries |
Its portfolio companies
where they are based, and what their own sites showSite status
- Site answers8999%
- No longer answers00%
- Points to another company11%
- Parked or sold domain00%
A site that stops answering three checks in a row is counted as no longer answering; that is not proof of closure. A site that points to another company is often an acquisition.
Co-investor network
who it backs companies with, and who they back togetherCompare W inc. head to head
portfolio size, rounds, entry stages, themes and the companies both backThree or more firms at once: portfolio overlap.
Portfolio
90 companies checked against their own sites| Company | What it does | Themes | First round with it | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The company operates a short film distribution service and produces original short films. | Enterprise SoftwareMedia & Entertainment | Portfolio page | ||
| Jiffcy develops a text-based communication app that allows users to experience a sense of talking in person through text, with features that convey emotions and create a sense of presence. | ConsumerMedia & Entertainment | Portfolio page | ||
| Anique supports the maximization of IP and brand value from both real and digital aspects. | Enterprise SoftwareEnterprise Software | Portfolio page | ||
| The company provides digital marketing services, including app development and operation, to support business growth. | Media & EntertainmentE-commerce & Marketplaces | Portfolio page | ||
| Archers provides matching and partnership support services to help individuals find their desired future and partners. | Human Resources | Portfolio page | ||
| The company researches, develops, and manufactures land-based aquaculture systems, including module-type and closed-loop systems | AI & Machine LearningAI & Machine Learning | Portfolio page | ||
| Ascenders provides specialized personnel solutions for the sports industry | Enterprise SoftwareHealthcare & Biotech | Portfolio page | ||
| BroilerX provides integrated and modern poultry farming solutions, including funding, technology, and supplies to increase efficiency and productivity | AI & Machine LearningAI & Machine Learning | Portfolio page | ||
| Carstay is a company that offers camping car rentals and car sharing services. | Legal & ComplianceReal Estate & Construction | Portfolio page | ||
| The company produces and manages voice actor artists | Enterprise SoftwareEnterprise Software | Portfolio page | ||
| Chompy provides technology services to food retailers and restaurants, including a free service to create official apps and websites. | Food & AgricultureE-commerce & Marketplaces | Portfolio page | ||
| The company operates a travel reservation platform for domestic and international travel, offering various options for hotels, flights, and packages. | Legal & ComplianceE-commerce & Marketplaces | Portfolio page | ||
| CRASTONIC creates innovative products using web3 and AI technologies, focusing on digital assets, blockchain, and generative AI. | AI & Machine LearningFintech | Portfolio page | ||
| The company operates an online marketplace for handmade and craft products. | E-commerce & MarketplacesConsumer | Portfolio page | ||
| The company provides total solutions for frozen food distribution, including machine selection, delivery, and quality maximization. | Food & Agriculture | Portfolio page | ||
| Dagangan operates an online wholesale shopping service for small and medium-sized enterprises in rural areas of Indonesia. | E-commerce & MarketplacesFood & Agriculture | Portfolio page | ||
| Edukita provides English and mathematics courses for children, among other programs. | Education | Portfolio page | ||
| The company provides IT services and products for families, including banking, payment, and account services. | Fintech | Portfolio page | ||
| FiNANCiE operates a token-based social networking service where users can support and engage with projects and influencers | FintechEnterprise Software | Portfolio page | ||
| FiT operates a fitness gym business | Healthcare & Biotech | Portfolio page |
About this data
site last read 5 Nov 2026- Site
- w-inc.vc
- Last read
- 5 Nov 2026
- Watching since
- 5 Nov 2026
- Companies checked
- 90
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