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OKB Capital, an investment subsidiary of OKB Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, provides capital to startups addressing regional challenges and local businesses undergoing succession in Japan's Tokai 3 prefectures. It manages dedicated funds for startup open innovation, regional circulation, and a specific buy-out fund for business succession, strategically bolstering the local economy.
Established as a consolidated entity by OKB Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, with Koichi Okada as Representative Director, OKB Capital’s founding insight derived from the parent bank's commitment to regional economic development. This involved supporting new ventures and stabilizing established local enterprises through leadership transitions, leveraging community ties.
The firm serves early-stage companies focused on regional problem-solving and mature local businesses navigating generational shifts. OKB Capital aims to invigorate the regional economy and foster sustainable local creation. Its long-term vision cultivates a resilient ecosystem where local enterprises innovate and prosper, ensuring lasting Tokai prosperity.
OKB Capital has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $280K Seed in FiberCraze in August 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2023 | FiberCraze | $280K Seed | — | Longtiger Spinning, Kiyotaka Toge, Ribanes |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Origami | $66.6M Series C | — | Credit Saison, DG Daiwa Ventures, JCB, Nihon Unisys, SBI Investment, Shinkin Central Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company, Toyota Financial Services, Union PAY International |
