iSGS Investment Works

iSGS Investment Works is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm, founded in 2016 by Makiko Sato, who holds the distinction of being Japan's first female partner in an independent VC firm. The firm strategically invests in internet-related startups, primarily within Japan, but also extends its reach to promising ventures in the United States and Hong Kong. Its investment focus spans seed, funding rounds, and Series A stages, targeting key sectors such as software, e-commerce, and information technology. The firm's origins trace back to 2014 as iStyle Capital, the corporate venture capital arm of istyle Inc., before it successfully transitioned to an independent entity in 2016. Demonstrating significant scale, iSGS Investment Works manages assets under management (AUM) totaling ¥3,200,000,000 as of June 30, 2023, solidifying its impactful presence in the venture capital landscape.