Samurai Incubate

Samurai Incubate is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, providing capital and strategic support to startups from their foundational phase through Series A. The firm targets problem-solvers and builders across sectors like financial services, industrial technology, healthcare, and retail, fostering robust businesses for market impact.

Kentaro Sakakibara founded the firm in 2008, leveraging prior experience with notable internet startups in Japan. Sakakibara’s core insight was a conviction to contribute meaningfully to society, believing job creation through nurturing young startups offered an effective means of societal invigoration. He commenced the venture with singular dedication to empowering new enterprises.

The firm supports ambitious founders and early-stage companies as a dedicated partner from inception. Samurai Incubate's mission is to remain a persistent challenger within the venture investing ecosystem, striving to catalyze global transformation by backing innovative startups that drive societal advancement. They envision a future shaped by the ventures they champion.